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LDS Republicans Attend Pence’s “General Conference” in Arizona

Earlier this week, Vice President Mike Pence held a series of speeches in Arizona seeking to rally the support of the LDS community. These events were well attended by many Latter-Day Saints seeking words of counsel and comfort from their trusted religious leaders. “Hearing the words that Elder Pence…. I mean Vice President Pence spoke was such a witness to me that he really is … Continue reading LDS Republicans Attend Pence’s “General Conference” in Arizona

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“Be Thankful, At Least Tik Tok Is Still Here,” says Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in New Statement

As part of a series on messages of faith during COVID-19, Jeffrey R. Holland, a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, released a statement this morning. The statement reminds Church members to have hope and faith in unprecedented times. The central message of the thought was on gratitude, noting that the Saints should focus on the things they are grateful … Continue reading “Be Thankful, At Least Tik Tok Is Still Here,” says Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in New Statement

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Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

The Saratoga Springs 116th ward was “devasted” when they realized they would have to cancel Trek 2020. Fortunately, ward leadership was able to convert the entire 2-day, 20-mile handcart trek into a digital event that the whole ward could participate in from the comfort of their own homes. “Everyone seemed so upset when we announced on the ward Facebook page that trek would be cancelled. … Continue reading Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

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New Taylor Swift Album Allegedly Written, Photographed in LDS Sacred Grove

With the surprise release of Taylor Swift’s “Folklore”, many critics and theorists have speculated about the circumstances in which Swift wrote the songs. Most guessed that the hit record was a result of Swift’s quarantine due to COVID-19. However, as time has gone on, new details have come to light. A source close to Taylor Swift suggests that the entire album was written in the … Continue reading New Taylor Swift Album Allegedly Written, Photographed in LDS Sacred Grove

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Provo Young Single Adult Wards Begin Extending COVID-19 Related Callings

With wards in Provo meeting in person again, the members of the YSA 183 ward’s “callings committee” have seen an opportunity to create several new positions in the ward. “I’ve invented a lot of new callings in my time,” said Holly Barnett, co-chair of the callings committee and creator of the “ward events coordinator” position, “but we really struck gold with the pandemic.” This new … Continue reading Provo Young Single Adult Wards Begin Extending COVID-19 Related Callings

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