News Releases

The First Presidency’s 2025 Easter 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 an Easter message on March 18, 2025.

Australian Couple to Serve as Directors of Matthew Cowley Pacific Church History Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand
Every year thousands of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints decide to serve missions. The decision to serve a mission is made through prayer, discussion and counsel about when is the right time to serve.

Finding ‘Greater Love’ Through Jesus Christ This Easter Season
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is focusing on the "greater love" of Christ this Easter season, a phrase from John 15:13 in the New Testament, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” This article provides a summary of published content by date throughout the Easter...

Elder Soares Encourages Australian Saints: 'Reinforce Your Spiritual Foundations'
On Sunday, 16 March 2025, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke to members and friends of the Church in Brisbane, Australia.

How the Church Manages Material Waste
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is accelerating efforts to limit material waste as part of a larger mission to be wise stewards of the earth.

Women ‘Can and Should Change the World,’ Says Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) “As sisters we can and should change the world,” Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson told members of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Australian Charities Benefit from Christmas ‘Light the World Giving Machines’
The “Light the World Giving Machines”, an initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers a unique and engaging way for people to contribute to charitable causes.

From Big Cities to Small Towns, Faith in Jesus Christ Blesses Lives
On Sunday, the 2nd of February, 2025, Elder Peter F. Meurs, President of the Pacific Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, officially established the Warrnambool Branch (congregation).

President Oaks’ Easter Reflection on Christ’s Sacrifice and Resurrection
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) In a new video message, President Dallin H. Oaks urges Church members and friends of the faith to study Christ’s teachings and establish Christ-centered Easter traditions.

February Friend to Friend Teaches Children About Sharing Jesus’ Love Through Service
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) “The whole point of service is to help us bless other people because that is what Jesus did,” Elder David A. Bednar taught children during a Friend to Friend episode from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints streamed on Saturday, February 15, 2025