You’ve likely heard about the Book of Mormon musical on Broadway, but have you heard about the largest outdoor theatrical event in the United States? It’s a Book of Mormon musical all its own. Every year, the Hill Cumorah Pageant is presented free of charge for several nights (even parking is free!). The all-volunteer cast [...]
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~by Valerie Fulmer My husband and I have been blessed with three amazing children. Adam, Ben and Brooke (names have been changed) are teenagers now. Like others, we have had our share of trials. Tribulation in life can tear families apart, but with the gospel of Jesus Christ, they can bring families closer together. Among [...]
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~by Michelle I’m very anxious to receive and review my copy of Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society, which will soon be given to female members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (“Mormons“) around the world. The Relief Society is the organization for Mormon women, and [...]
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There are a few more transcripts of talks available on the BYU Women’s Conference website, as follows: Virginia Pearce “Prayer: A Small and Simple Thing” President Cecil O. Samuelson “Our Goals and Our Weaknesses” Susan K. Bednar “By Small and Simple Things” These transcripts are in addition to the two we had shared previously. Julie [...]
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President Henry B. Eyring was present for the dedication of the El Salvador temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in San Salvador. The Latter-day Saints in that area presented a cultural celebration, commonly held at times of temple dedications. Read more about what happens at a temple dedication. You can [...]
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~by Michelle Several weeks ago, we linked to a variety of “Mormon pioneer” stories, both of early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as modern Mormon pioneers. Bindu Sabbavarapu’s story was one to which we linked. She has given us permission to share some of her story (and photos) [...]
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The book about the ancient and latter-day history of the Relief Society — the women’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — will be sent out soon. We’ll be sharing more about this shortly, but at least wanted to get the word out.
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We recently received a question which may reflect others’ questions as well, so we are posting the answer here. I am having problems listening and watching any of the BYU Womens Conference talks, from 2011 and 2010. Is there a way I can access them? If you have been trying to access the talks from [...]
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Can science and religion co-exist? Dr. John Lewis, a planetary scientist — interested in the “chemistry of the universe” –shares some thoughts on the “who” and the “why” of the divinity of creation: on God’s plan, on Jesus Christ‘s role as “builder” of Heavenly Father’s plan for creation, of the reality that we lived with [...]
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We’ve been anxiously awaiting the transcript of Sister Julie B. Beck’s 2011 BYU Women’s Conference talk. It’s finally available! You can find the transcript here. You can read a summary of her talk at the LDS Church News website. And read what others had to say about her talk here, here, and here. Do you have any thoughts on [...]
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