Q&A with LDS Film Festival Owner Kels Goodman
By Jayna Smith Kels Goodman is a producer, director and cinematographer in Utah Valley known for his work on “Hidden in the Heartland,” “The Last Eagle Scout” and “Handcart.” He produced the infamous Blendtec “Will It Blend?” videos. This creative mind also owns the LDS Film Festival hosted each year in Orem. Utah Valley Magazine: […]
Inspirational Video Platform Lifey Publishes 10,000th Video
By JT Lamoreaux Lifey, a video platform of people sharing their experiences and stories, published its 10,000th video last week. The videos cover a variety of topics including missions, Christian topics, religions and culture. Although this is a great milestone, founder Alex Balinski has a much higher goal for the app’s world-impact. “The vision of […]
Actor Rick Macy Shares Memories of the Silver Screen and Christmas Silver Linings
Rick Macy acts deliberately. While attending BYU in the 1970s, he committed to pursuing a career on the silver screen only if he received an answer to prayer that this was the right decision. He received an affirmative heavenly feeling after committing to use his talents as a missionary tool. “For me, it is […]
Artist J. Kirk Richards Paints Themes of Faith and Christmas
Artist J. Kirk Richards has always been drawn to spiritual subjects. In fact, a quick review of his work shows numerous Christ-themed works illustrating the Nativity, including one called “Nativity in Reds.” Reds aren’t his only chosen hue (or even his favorite), but the spirit of Christmas is found in every color and almost […]
Latter-day Saints shift #LightTheWorld campaign for 2018 holiday season
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it is once again inviting everyone to “Light the World” this holiday season through service, but this year the program is organized a little differently. Instead of following a 25-day advent calendar throughout December, the 2018 “Light the World” campaign breaks December into four weeks and suggests focusing […]
Utah-Tube: Jon Schmidt showcases his childhood dream in ‘Million Dreams’ music video
A young pianist had “a million dreams” that became a reality — and not just in this music video. The Piano Guys pianist, Jon Schmidt, shared his dreams of becoming a professional pianist in a new music video. Covering “A Million Dreams” from “The Greatest Showman,” a young Schmidt, played by 14-year-old pianist Milo Allman, sweeps […]
Latter-day Saints adjusting missionary recommendation process beginning in January
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is changing the recommendation process for young missionary applicants, the Church announced Friday morning. Beginning Jan. 2, 2019, all young men and women in the United States and Canada will use the same online application form to apply for missionary service, whether it be a proselyting […]
Latter-day Saints adjust dedication dates for Rome Italy Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adjusted the dedication dates for the Rome Italy Temple, the First Presidency announced in a letter Wednesday. Instead of the dedication taking place from March 10, 2019 through March 17, 2019, the Rome Italy Temple will be formally dedicated March 10, 2019 through March 12, 2019. The […]
Latter-day Saint father-daughter duo performs ‘Meant to Be’ on ‘Ellen’
Claire and Dave Crosby are meant to be on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The father-daughter duo have frequented “Ellen” since 2017, and this time the duo harmonized to the Bebe Rexha/Florida Georgia Line hit “Meant to Be.” Claire and her father, who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, first appeared on […]
Operation save the bishop: Getout Games owner designs escape scenario for youth activities
The escape room trend has puzzled its way around the nation, through Utah and into the weekly mutual night for youth groups. Dallin Henrie and Robert Strain opened Getout Games, one of the first escape room venues in Utah, on University Avenue in Provo. Earlier this year, leaders from Henrie’s local congregation for The Church of […]
Utah-Tube: Disney villains take center stage in Orem couple’s Halloween mashup
“It’s a scary world out there” — including in Disney music mashups. Just in time for Halloween, Orem’s Scott and Ryceejo Shattuck transform into two Disney villains for their most recent music video. Ryceejo stands in for Mother Gothel, the villain in “Tangled,” to sing “Mother Knows Best” while Scott takes on the role of Frollo, […]
BYU increasing tuition by 3 percent for 2019-20 academic year
PROVO, UTAH — Brigham Young University, the private university for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is raising its tuition by 3 percent for the 2019–20 academic year, according to an announcement on its site. The 3 percent increase — which applies to both undergraduate and graduate students — will help cover costs for […]
Coverage for the 188th Semiannual General Conference
From temple announcements to talk summaries, a lot happened during the 188th Semiannual General Conference over the weekend. General conference closed Sunday evening after five sessions and nearly 10 hours of talks from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Click on the images below to learn more about what was said, […]
Temple update: 12 new temples announced, update on 201 current temples
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 12 new temples to be constructed around the world in the coming years. In 188th Semiannual General Conference, Church President Russell M. Nelson shared locations for 12 new temples: Mendoza, Argentina Salvador, Brazil Yuba City, California Phnom Penh, Cambodia Praia, Cape Verde Yigo, Guam Puebla, Mexico Auckland, […]
Inspiring memes from October 2018 general conference
The 188th Semiannual General Conference closed Sunday evening after five sessions and nearly 10 hours of talks from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many topics were covered, but here are some of the most memorable quotes from the talks: Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Quorum of the Twelve Elder Ulisses Soares, Quorum of […]
Resources to help you accomplish President Nelson’s challenges from the women’s session of general conference
During the women’s session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church President Russell M. Nelson challenged the women of the Church to shape the future and help gather scattered Israel. “My dear sisters, we need you! We ‘need your strength, your conversion, your conviction, your ability […]
Utah-Tube: Cosmo and Cougarettes create hype yet again with dance routine
Abbott had Costello, Ayo has Teo and Cosmo the Cougar has the Cougarettes. During the BYU football game against in-state rival Utah State on Friday night, Cosmo and the Cougarettes joined forces once again for a dance routine. This time the routine was a to a mashup of songs. Cosmo is no stranger to being […]
LDS Church members respond to 2-hour church announcement on social media
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will move to a two-hour Sunday church block beginning in January 2019, the Church announced during the 188th Semiannual General Conference on Saturday morning. And many members are excited about the change. Using the new hashtag, #GeneralConference, members of the Church shared their opinions online with a […]
LDS general conference: one-sentence summaries of October 2018 talks
The 188th Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began Saturday morning with three sessions of conference and finished on Sunday with two more sessions. For the second time, the Church held its shortened general conference, which is now only five sessions. In October 2017, the First Presidency announced it […]
LDS Church announces 2-hour Sunday church block
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will move to a two-hour Sunday church block beginning in January 2019, the Church announced during the 188th Semiannual General Conference on Saturday morning. Church President Russell M. Nelson announced the meeting changes are part of the “new balance between and connection gospel instruction in the home and […]
LDS Church introduces new hashtag for general conference
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints introduced a new hashtag for the 188th Semiannual General Conference. Replacing #ldsconf, the Church is encouraging members to use #generalconference across social media platforms, the Church announced on social media Thursday. Join us to hear messages of light, hope, comfort, and truth. Share what you’re learning using #GeneralConference. […]
LDS Church updates website for overcoming pornography addiction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updates to its website that helps Latter-day Saints overcome and heal from pornography use. In addition to the updates, the web address also changed. Overcomingpornography.org is now addressingpornography.lds.org. “We are mortals; we all make mistakes. But God wants us to become more like His Beloved Son,” President Russell […]
Church to continue boys, girls camps with new Latter-day Saint youth programs in 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will continue with camping and other outdoor activities even after it officially breaks ties with the Boy Scouts of America in 2020, the Church announced Friday morning. In May, the Church announced it would discontinue its 105-year relationship with the Boys Scouts of America on December 31, […]
Schedule to review all the April 2018 conference talks before October 2018 General Conference
The 188th Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins on Saturday, Oct. 6. During the two-day worldwide conference, which ends on Oct. 7 after five two-hour sessions, Church leaders will share messages over the pulpit. This conference includes the General Women’s Session on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. MDT. […]
‘Studio C’ original cast announces next venture — online digital network
The original cast of “Studio C” may be leaving the BYUtv show they helped start, but their announcement Wednesday morning promised they aren’t leaving laugher behind. On Wednesday morning, the group of 10 friends announced they are launching an “exclusively digital, family-friendly comedy network” — JK! Studios — in January. “Since we’re all best friends, we do […]
Latter-day Saints move missionaries out of Hurricane Florence’s path
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is moving missionaries who are serving on the East Coast out of the path of Hurricane Florence. “Missionaries in the path of Hurricane Florence are taking necessary precautions to remain safe as the storm prepares to make landfall,” the Church said in a statement. “Missionaries serving in […]
Utah-Tube: Alex Boye teams up with Randy Jackson for suicide prevention song
Utah singer Alex Boyé partnered with former “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson to write and produce a song on suicide prevention for National Suicide Prevention Week. “My purpose for this video is to help save lives. Even if it can save just one, then we have done something great,” Boyé wrote on the YouTube video description. […]
Elder Cook and Church historians address polygamy, Book of Mormon translation in Face to Face devotional
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints along with two Church historians answered questions about the restoration of the Church at a worldwide devotional with young adults in Nauvoo, Illinois on Sunday night. Prior to the question and answer segment of the […]
Latter-day Saint leaders release Pocatello Idaho Temple rendering; announce open house dates for Concepción Chile Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released information on two of its temples that are currently under development. On Thursday, the Church shared the rendering for the Pocatello Idaho Temple. Then on Friday the Church announced the open house dates for the Concepción Chile Temple. Pocatello Idaho Temple The Pocatello Idaho Temple rendering features […]
President Nelson shares 9 things parents should teach their children
From Aug. 17–19, 2018, President Russell M. Nelson traveled to three provinces in Central and Eastern Canada to address members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church’s prophet was accompanied by Wendy Nelson, his wife; Elder Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; and Elder Andersen’s wife, […]