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1. Who Are the Mormons? - News Release

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2. Understanding the Process of Publishing the Book of Mormon - News Release

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3. Latter-day Saint Youth Celebrate “A Brand New Year” - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 31 December 2008 The onset of 2009 brings an opportunity for young people of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to renew their commitment to their faith while participating in a program of instruction, song and dance that reviews the activities of 2008.Full Story

4. News Article Highlights Church's Preparedness for Hard Economic Times - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 29 December 2008 An Associated Press article that ran this past week highlighted the Church’s system for taking care of its poor and needy. The Church’s welfare operations are well equipped to help those who are unable to meet their basic needs due to lost employment and other challenges. The topic is particularly timely during the current economic downturn.Full Story

5. 2008: A Historic Year for the Church - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 24 December 2008 Significant events during 2008 made for an historic year for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The following are some of the more noteworthy events that transpired during the year:Full Story

6. Temple Square Welcomes Christmas Holiday Visitors - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 24 December 2008 The cold winter nights of the Christmas season come alive at Temple Square in Salt Lake City with concerts, cultural events, Nativity scenes and the famed Christmas lights that adorn the trees and other greenery.Full Story

7. Aid Organizations Winning Measles Battle: Deaths Drop Dramatically - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 15 December 2008 Recently health and relief organizations announced that measles deaths decreased by 74 percent worldwide from 2000 to 2007. The number of deaths dropped from 750,000 in 2000 to 197,000 in 2008. The significant decrease in measles deaths was due to extensive vaccination efforts.Full Story

8. First Presidency Announces New Temple in Peru - News Release

TRUJILLO, Peru 13 December 2008 Plans to build a new temple in Trujillo, Peru, were announced today by the First Presidency — the highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This will bring the total number of temples worldwide to 146 already in operation or in the planning and construction phases. Full Story

9. Tens of Thousands to Attend Christmas Concerts - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 12 December 2008 Over 20,000 concertgoers are expected to attend each of the four performances of the annual Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square Christmas concert in the Conference Center. This season’s concerts, titled Ring Christmas Bells, feature Tony Award-winning singer/actor Brian Stokes Mitchell and acclaimed actor Edward Herrmann.Full Story

10. Festival Lights Up the D.C. Sky - News Release

WASHINGTON, D.C 9 December 2008 Thousands of visitors stroll among more than 450,000 Christmas lights at the 31st annual Festival of Lights on the grounds of the Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Full Story

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1. Who Are the Mormons?

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2. Understanding the Process of Publishing the Book of Mormon

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3. Latter-day Saint Youth Celebrate “A Brand New Year”

4. News Article Highlights Church's Preparedness for Hard Economic Times

5. 2008: A Historic Year for the Church

6. Temple Square Welcomes Christmas Holiday Visitors

7. Aid Organizations Winning Measles Battle: Deaths Drop Dramatically

8. First Presidency Announces New Temple in Peru

9. Tens of Thousands to Attend Christmas Concerts

10. Festival Lights Up the D.C. Sky

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1. President Monson Travels to Mexico City for Temple Rededication

MEXICO CITY 17 November 2008 At a cultural celebration held the night before the Mexico City temple rededication, President Thomas S. Monson told nearly 100,000 Latter-day Saints in Mexico: "You will never forget this evening. It will remain in your hearts and in your souls forever."Full Story

2. Mormon Canneries Preserve the Spirit of Self-Reliance

SEATTLE 6 November 2008 Canneries run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are busier than ever. The Seattle Times reports that cannery usage in Washington has doubled over the past year.Full Story

3. News Media Cover First Chapel in Slovenia

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia 28 October 2008 The Church recently dedicated its first chapel in Slovenia, in the city of Ljubljana. Groundbreaking ceremonies were previously held for this building on 14 October 2006. Since then, the Church in Slovenia has received an increase in media attention, including this video from RTV Slovenia.Full Story

4. Young Women Leader Focusing on Temple Ideals

SALT LAKE CITY 3 October 2008 As reported in the Deseret News, Young Women general president Elaine S. Dalton hopes to help young girls worldwide reach their highest potential in spite of challenges they face.Full Story

5. Church Members Serve Communities in Continental Service Project

LAGOS, Nigeria 1 October 2008 Dressed in yellow aprons and "Mormon Helping Hands" vests, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and friends of other faiths participated in an "All Africa Service Project" to render service in their communities.Full Story

6. New Chapel Reflects Church Growth in Cities

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. 15 September 2008 Michael Paulson of the Boston Globe recently wrote about a new chapel the Church is building Cambridge, Massachusetts. As Paulson’s article explains, to accommodate growth in membership, the Church has recently built many other chapels in urban areas.Full Story

7. Book Re-examines Mountain Meadows

PROVO, Utah 22 August 2008 An article by the Daily Herald examines Massacre at Mountain Meadows, a book written by historians Ron Walker, Richard Turley and Glen Leonard. Scholars have called the book the most thorough publication on the subject of Mountain Meadows written to date.Full Story

8. Times Are Tough, but Utahns Are Still Giving

SALT LAKE CITY 19 August 2008 A story in the Deseret News reports Utahns are pinching their own pennies while pouring them into the hands of others. Despite dinged wallets due to high gas and food prices, Utah residents are still giving. Boston College's philanthropy center ranked Utah third in the nation in charitable giving two years ago. Half of donations here were classified as religious giving.Full Story

9. Retired Doctor on Mission to End Measles

SAN FRANCISCO 7 August 2008 Retired head of cardiology at UC San Francisco, Dr. William Parmley, is now serving as a Church leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Africa. He is working with other volunteers and organizations, including the Red Cross and the World Health Organization, to eradicate measles. To read the full report, go to InsideBayArea.com.Full Story

10. We’re Here to Serve

HARTFORD, Connecticut 30 July 2008 Over the last few weeks, The Hartford Courant newspaper has profiled young adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including a 17-year-old boxer and an 18-year-old piano virtuoso. This week the newspaper features Pedro Laraia, a young man currently serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Full Story

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