News Releases

2025 Mission Leadership Assignments

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new mission leaders for 164 missions worldwide. They will begin their service in July.

Primary Children Invited to Serve Other Children in 2025

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which serves children ages 3 to 11, has a rich legacy of children serving other children since the Primary was organized on August 25, 1878. 

Elder and Sister Andersen to Keynote RootsTech Family Discovery Day

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Kathy, will be the keynote speakers for RootsTech Family Discovery Day on Saturday, March 8.

Elder and Sister Uchtdorf to Address Young Adults at February Worldwide Devotional

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Harriet, will speak at the February Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults broadcast.

Youth Worldwide Learn Ways They Can ‘Look Unto Christ’ in 2025

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Roughly a million young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ages 11 to 18 worldwide are meeting beginning Sunday, January 5, 2025, to learn more about the 2025 youth theme, “Look Unto Christ.”

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.