The Salt Lake Temple Celebration marks the reopening of the Salt Lake Temple and the whole of Temple Square after years of construction and renovation. From April 5 to October 1, 2027, you will find events, experiences, and exhibits to explore on Temple Square and from home. All are invited to come closer to Jesus Christ and learn about His holy houses. The celebration is unlike any other temple open house you've seen. Don't miss this historic experience! To learn more, click

A new “Friend to Friend” video for children from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titled “The Family Is of God” will be released on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The video includes messages from Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, his wife, Valérie, and the new Primary General Presidency, who were sustained during April general conference. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-friend-to-friend-video-for-children-teaches-the-fa

Dear members of the Vernon BC Stake, Please mark your calendars and prepare to cheer for your family members and friends and they take on the stage to battle it out in the Vernon Stake Lip Sync Battle!! The date: November 14, 2026 6:30pm at the Vernon Stake Centre. We encourage all wards and branches to form a group, consisting, if possible, of members from all auxilliaries (Primary, Youth, Relief Society and Elders Quorum). Who will earn the bragging rights and be crowned Li

As devastating wildfires swept across British Columbia last month, forcing more than 20,000 people from their homes and prompting a provincial state of emergency, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $225,000 in emergency assistance to local organizations providing frontline services to affected individuals and families. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the wildfires,” said Elder M. Shayne Olsen, Area Seventy for the Church. “We are gratefu

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The 2026 World Religions Conference will be held on September 27th from 4:30 to 6:45 pm at the Central Okanagan United Church - 721 Bernard Avenue in Kelowna. Speakers from various faith and religious traditions, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will present the topic "Love Thy Neighbour." This event was held in Vernon for the last few years and now comes to the Central Okanagan for its 15th anniversary. Following the prese

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries serving than at any other time in its history. Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous high of just over 88,000 in 2014. This historic missionary force comprises young teaching and service missionaries and senior missionaries. The increase is due to the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries beginning their service. For more information