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VIDEO: On Australia's Gold Coast, Neighbours and Friends Remember Birth of Jesus Christ

Over 3,000 members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Australia's Gold Coast, south-east of Brisbane, enjoyed "A Night in Bethlehem" at the Church's Mudgeeraba meetinghouse on December 7-8, 2024.

‘Night in Bethlehem’ Event Inspires Visitors

In a heart-warming “Light the World” celebration of the Christmas season, a ‘Night in Bethlehem’ event in Adelaide, Australia brought together families and friends for an evening of joy, reflection, and giving. 

Summary of 2024 Light the World News

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) This page provides a summary of the news and information about the 2024 Light the World Giving Machines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Christmas Brings People Together in Sydney to Light the World

Each year during the Christmas season, many families, businesses and churches display Christmas lights on their buildings and properties.  The lights represent hope, joy, and the birth of Jesus Christ - the Light of the World.

Church Members Embrace History to Build Faith

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across Australia and New Zealand recently had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Keith Erekson and Dr. Melanie Riwai-Couch, both from the Church History Department, to better understand Church history and how to answer gospel questions.

A Worldwide Invitation to Light the World This Christmas Season

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Wherever you are this Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages everyone to echo that message by bringing light and hope to those in need.

The First Presidency’s 2024 Christmas Message 

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring — released its annual Christmas message on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Riverina Conference Strengthens Christ-like Love

Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered last weekend for a conference in Finley, NSW, Australia.  Leading the meeting was Elder Peter F. Meurs, General Authority Seventy and Pacific Area President of the Church of Jesus Christ, Elder Damon Page, Area Seventy, and President Craig Williams,...

Congregations in Newcastle Participate in Interfaith Tours of Houses of Worship

Recently, the Maitland congregation, in Newcastle, Australia of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened its doors to guests of various faiths in order to foster religious unity in the local community.

At ‘Be One’ Celebration, a Call for Optimism and Overcoming Prejudice

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The "Be One" event celebrated, through song, dance and the spoken word, the Church’s June 1978 revelation that extended the blessings of the priesthood and the temple to all of God's children everywhere in the world.