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Here's what to expect at 2025's RootsTech
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
A gold medal couple, Nelson Mandela's grandson, Elder Neil L. Andersen and others will share messages at the 2025 RootsTech family history conference in March.
Humanitarian collaboration celebrated between Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists have worked together on 330 separate projects in 85 countries, and representatives from each church met to celebrate.
Nothing Bundt Cakes now requires stores to open on Sundays. Some franchisees are furious
Ramishah Maruf, CNN | Updated Jan. 20 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery chain is now requiring that all stores be open a minimum of five hours on Sundays.
What the judge did in Friday's federal court hearing about Latter-day Saint tithing
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 18 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge blitzed lawyers on both sides with questions Friday during a three-hour hearing in a lawsuit brought by 13 people asking for the return of tithing they donated to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman And Sam Mednick, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 18 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday morning. Families of hostages held in Gaza are bracing for news of loved ones, while Palestinians prepare to receive freed detainees.
Bill would prevent some Utah franchise locations from being forced to open on Sundays
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
State Rep. Ken Ivory has proposed a bill that would add protections for some Utah franchise owners who want to close their stores on Sundays.
Church of Jesus Christ partners with Silicon Slopes to package 1 million meals for food bank
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partnered with Silicon Slopes through JustServe to host a unique service project of packing 1 million meals to be given to the Utah Food Bank.
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform at second Trump inauguration
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony next week, Choir president Mike Leavitt confirmed.
Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
Andrea Shalal, Reuters | Updated Jan. 12 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honor, the White House said.
2 new billboards in Utah call for support of Jewish Americans, end to antisemitism
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
As you drive north on I-15 into Salt Lake City it is likely that you will see the words "Standing against antisemitism is standing with America," popping off of a bright pink background.
Church of Jesus Christ asks local children's Primary groups to plan yearly service projects
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has invited its Primary organizations around the world to plan yearly service projects, expanding a history of children's service in the church.
Gov. Cox: Utahns can give hope to the nation
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
On the eve of his second inauguration, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood at a church pulpit to deliver a sermon on the spiritual foundation of good governance.
Fewer Christians, more 'nones': Congress' new religious breakdown
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Updated Jan. 6 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
As a growing share of U.S. adults turns away from religion, Christianity still thrives in one American institution: the U.S. Congress.
Salt Lake City church asks public's help to restore stained glass windows
Karah Brackin, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
The historic First United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City is asking for the public's help in raising money to restore its stained glass windows.
Family remembers Latter-day Saint mission president who died in France
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Family members of a Latter-day Saint mission president from Utah are in shock after he unexpectedly passed away in his sleep over the weekend.
'A man of faith': Utah leaders react to death of Jimmy Carter
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated Dec. 29 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders took to social media to remember former President Jimmy Carter for his faith and service after his death was announced at age 100 on Sunday.
What Luke Dimyan said about playing Judas on 'The Chosen'
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Luke Dimyan plays a controversial character on "The Chosen" — Judas, the disciple who betrays Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie. If it could be said the series was inching toward the betrayal the last four seasons, it's now hurling toward it in Season 5.
Latter-Day Saint mission president, 54, dies in France after unknown illness
Collin Leonard, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
A Latter-Day Saint mission president, Jason Michael Soulier, died in his sleep Saturday while serving in Lyon, France, according to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Jewish community welcomes all to celebrate, learn about Hanukkah at menorah car parade
Ivy Farguheson, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Chabad Lubavitch of Utah is pleased to welcome the wider community for the annual downtown car menorah parade on Saturday. The parade departs from 1760 S. 1100 East at 7:30 p.m., and concludes at the Downtown Menorah at Abravanel Hall Plaza at 8 p.m. for the lighting of the fourth candle of Hanukkah.
