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Landmark Publication Launches: Inaugural Volume of Joseph Smith Papers Now Available - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 1 December 2008 The inaugural volume of the much-anticipated Joseph Smith Papers , released today, brings to light a project that has been under way for many years. Full Story

Church Releases Report on 2008 Hurricane Relief - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 26 November 2008 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today released a report of its hurricane relief efforts during the 2008 hurricane season.  Since late August, the Church has sent dozens of semi-truck loads of supplies to the Gulf Coast to aid those affected by Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike . Full Story

Measured Voices Provide Reason, Support Amidst Proposition 8 Reaction - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 21 November 2008 Following the passing of Proposition 8 in California, the Church released statements urging civility and reaffirming its position on the issue. The Church also noted that two Roman Catholic bishops released statements decrying religious bigotry against Mormons. The Church today points to additional third-party voices that provide useful insights into the reaction following the vote.  Some of these individuals supported Proposition 8, and some were against it. Full Story

Church Donates Fruit to U.S. Food Pantries - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 19 November 2008 Peaches and apricots from Utah’s 2008 abundant crop have been delivered to people in need throughout the United States. Full Story

President Monson Travels to Mexico City for Temple Rededication - News Story

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

First Presidency Urges Respect, Civility in Public Discourse - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 14 November 2008 Five months ago, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a letter to members of the Church in California, encouraging them to join the millions of other Californians from many religious denominations, ethnic groups and political persuasions in a broad coalition to defend marriage as it has been defined for millennia. Full Story

Catholic Bishops Decry Religious Bigotry Against Mormons - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 11 November 2008 This past weekend, two Roman Catholic bishops released statements in support of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ stance on Proposition 8 in California Full Story

Church Issues Statement on Proposition 8 Protest - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 7 November 2008 The Church issued the following statement today: It is disturbing that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is being singled out for speaking up as part of its democratic right in a free election. Full Story

Mormon Canneries Preserve the Spirit of Self-Reliance - News Story

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

Church Responds to Same-Sex Marriage Votes - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 5 November 2008 COMMENTARY
Since Proposition 8 was placed on the ballot in June of this year, the citizens of California have considered the arguments for and against same-sex marriage. After extensive debate between those of different persuasions, voters have chosen to amend the California State Constitution to state that marriage should be between a man and a woman. Full Story

Church Leader Counsels Aviators, Then Pilots Flight - News Release

PROVO, Utah 30 October 2008 President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church, recently addressed a group of Utah Valley University aviation students assembled in an airplane hangar at the Provo Municipal Airport in Provo, Utah. Full Story

News Media Cover First Chapel in Slovenia - News Story

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

The Economist Reports on “The Mormon Work Ethic” - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 27 October 2008 This week’s edition of The Economist contrasted Utah’s healthy economy with economies in other areas and attributed Utah’s success, in part, to the hidden economic strength of a large population of Latter-day Saint families in Utah. Full Story

“Mormon Helping Hands” Program — A Decade of Service - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 27 October 2008 Armed with extensive resources from the Church’s welfare program and a strong desire to help, “Mormon Helping Hands” volunteers have been major contributors in relief efforts to help people whose lives have been devastated by natural disasters. Full Story

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Edward Herrmann Join Mormon Tabernacle Choir for Annual Christmas Concerts - News Release

SALT LAKE CITY 21 October 2008 Singer Brian Stokes Mitchell and actor Edward Herrmann will be the featured guest artists for Ring, Christmas Bells, this year’s Christmas concerts by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Full Story

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Same-Sex Marriage and Proposition 8

SALT LAKE CITY 16 October 2008
These pages will help the news media, the public and Church members better understand The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ involvement in supporting Proposition 8. Full Story

Pure Religion

SALT LAKE CITY 17 September 2008
For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and many others, the biblical apostle James’ definition of pure religion is more than a platitude. It is an extremely practical way to approach personal, family and community challenges Full Story

Alcohol: A Focus on Health and Safety

SALT LAKE CITY 15 September 2008
While The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches its members to avoid alcohol altogether, it acknowledges that alcoholic beverages are available to the public. The Church has always called for reasonable regulations to (1) limit overconsumption, (2) reduce impaired driving and (3) work to eliminate underage drinking. The Church will continue to focus on these public health and safety requirements. Full Story

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Q&A With Times and Seasons

Newsroom.lds.org recently answered 12 questions asked by timesandseasons.org. All 12 questions and answers have been posted. Full Story