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Ward Mission Leader’s Out-of-this-World Idea- Mars Drone Missionary Effort

On Monday, NASA made history with its Ingenuity Mars Helicopter (that is definitely a legitimate helicopter, not a silly drone like you kids are all playing with). This drone became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. Local Ward Mission Leader, Brother Braxton Johnson, reported receiving divine inspiration when he heard this news. “I saw the video of … Continue reading Ward Mission Leader’s Out-of-this-World Idea- Mars Drone Missionary Effort

Carmen Sandeigo
Life, News

Hold the Phone: There Was a Mask Mandate?

Last Wednesday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill approved by the Utah Legislature to make Utah the latest state to lift their mask mandate. But that doesn’t mean citizens can get away mask-free.  Many state leaders are still encouraging mask-wearing. Even Governor Cox himself said businesses can- and should- continue to require their workers and patrons to wear a mask. But considering Utahns treat … Continue reading Hold the Phone: There Was a Mask Mandate?

Sue Sylvester
General Conference, News

General Authorities Break for Easter Festivities Between Conference Sessions

General conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints take place every six months, on the first Sunday of October and April. This year, the 2021 April General Conference happened to overlap and occur on Easter Sunday. As a result, members of the church had the unique pleasure of celebrating two highly religious events on the same day.  Between the 10 a.m. and … Continue reading General Authorities Break for Easter Festivities Between Conference Sessions

Sue Sylvester
Featured, News

Conference Highlight: 9% Tithing for the Rest of 2021

President Russell M. Nelson’s opening remarks brought hope and comfort by inspiring confidence in the gospel’s progress and announcing a surprising new policy. Highlights from the session include a surprising announcement relating to tithing. President Nelson said, “During the past… months, a global pandemic, raging wildfires, and other natural disasters have turned our world upside down… I pray for all who are currently suffering”, before … Continue reading Conference Highlight: 9% Tithing for the Rest of 2021

Carmen Sandeigo
Featured, General Conference, News

Church Announces Saturday Session of Conference will be Casual Dress

The Rumors are true: the Quorum of the Twelve and the First Presidency are dressing down for Saturday’s sessions of General Conference. “Casual Saturday”, something that hasn’t happened in 95 years, will allow for a more relaxed dress code than the regular suit and tie apparel.  Stories have been circulating about what inspired the change in attire. Apparently, in the Brethren’s heated game of Sunday … Continue reading Church Announces Saturday Session of Conference will be Casual Dress

Lisa Simpson