January 16, 2007
Foundation Makes Progress in African American Genealogy (BYU NewsNet) (January 16, 2007)A foundation, whose idea came out of BYU, made progress to trace African Americans' ancestry back farther than was before thought possible at the African American Historical Genealogical Society's conference in October 2006.
BYU Actors Maintain LDS Standards (BYU NewsNet) (January 16, 2007)Actor and BYU alumnus Jon Heder had to draw the line. He was simply uncomfortable with the scene and so he gave the filmmakers an ultimatum.
Legislature begins general session (Deseret News - Utah) (January 16, 2007)Elder David A. Bednar, a member of The Quorum of the Twelve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in his opening prayer asked that lawmakers remembers that they are all brothers and sisters in humanity, adding that they should use "judgment and wisdom" and cooperate with each other while preserving their own principles.
The New New Bigotry (Human Events) (January 16, 2007)On February 12, 2002, Denver Post columnist Woody Paige unleashed one of the most controversial columns in the history of his paper. His article blasted the Winter Olympics then underway as a "massive Mormon marketing scheme," and went on to lampoon the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a gusto that shocked—and not just Mormons....”[I]f he gets anywhere in the primaries,” Weisberg declared, “Romney's religion will become an issue with moderate and secular voters—and rightly so.”
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 15, 2007
January 15, 2007
'The Mormons' on PBS takes aim at stereotypes (Deseret News - Utah) (January 15, 2007)Award-winning filmmaker Helen Whitney has one over-arching goal for her four-hour production "The Mormons," which airs this spring on PBS.
A Mormon for president (Star-Telegram - Texas) (January 15, 2007)Is America ready for a Mormon president?
Letter: Cartoon insults Mormons (Metro West Daily News - Massachusetts) (January 15, 2007)To portray Mormons in general, but Mormons for Romney in particular, as bigamous hayseeds is untrue, egregiously so. Worse, it is a uncalled for insult. Mormons are almost universally courteous.
Take a deep breath and relax (Times Colonist - Canada) (January 15, 2007)It has no worship services, no rituals, no congregations, no temples, no churches and no formal statement of belief. If yoga is a religion, it seems to be missing some of the basics.
'The Mormons' on PBS takes aim at stereotypes (Deseret News - Utah) (January 15, 2007)Award-winning filmmaker Helen Whitney has one over-arching goal for her four-hour production "The Mormons," which airs this spring on PBS.
A Mormon for president (Star-Telegram - Texas) (January 15, 2007)Is America ready for a Mormon president?
Letter: Cartoon insults Mormons (Metro West Daily News - Massachusetts) (January 15, 2007)To portray Mormons in general, but Mormons for Romney in particular, as bigamous hayseeds is untrue, egregiously so. Worse, it is a uncalled for insult. Mormons are almost universally courteous.
Take a deep breath and relax (Times Colonist - Canada) (January 15, 2007)It has no worship services, no rituals, no congregations, no temples, no churches and no formal statement of belief. If yoga is a religion, it seems to be missing some of the basics.
LDS Today Articles for January 13, 2007
January 13, 2007
President Boyd K. Packer to speak at Jan. 16 BYU devotional (BYU News Release) (January 13, 2007)President Boyd K. Packer, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is scheduled to speak at Brigham Young University's weekly devotional Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.
To welcome the world ...sister missionaries stroll Temple Square (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 13, 2007)Because of its unique setting, The Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission might be considered the LDS Church's most isolated mission. But since its missionaries hail from 42 countries and collectively speak 33 languages, the reality is quite the opposite.
Romney's religious rights (LA Times - California) (January 13, 2007)Still, it's been nearly half a century since our political journalism has witnessed anything quite as breathtakingly noxious and offensive as the current attempt to discredit Mitt Romney, a potential Republican presidential candidate, because the Massachusetts governor is a Mormon.
Romney's record on gay rights, social issues in cross-hairs (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 13, 2007)Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's political record is relatively brief - four years as Massachusetts governor and a failed campaign for the U.S. Senate.
General Authority Turns 100 (KSL.com - Utah) (January 13, 2007)At age 100, Eldred Smith is the oldest and longest-serving general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Why the Mormons are going global (Hamilton Spectator - Canada) (January 13, 2007)But now, after a century of spectacular growth, the Mormon movement is flowing in the other direction: while it continues to be centrally directed from its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, the faith has gained a foothold in virtually every country in the world -- and the American share of church membership has fallen.
Kirby: It's time for a new bishop to bring order to chaos (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 13, 2007)My LDS ward gets a new bishop tomorrow. Our old bishop, Ray Simon, was released last Sunday through no fault of his own. It was just his time. We'd driven him as nuts as the law allowed.
Uniting as one (Deseret News - Utah) (January 13, 2007)Several teens have a "freakin' sweet" secret percolating on Wednesday nights in Davis County, where they gather by choice to hang out, chill out and — yes — to learn about Jesus, no strings attached.
LDS Church News (Deseret News - Utah) (January 13, 2007)LDS Church news for the week ending January 13, 2007.
President Boyd K. Packer to speak at Jan. 16 BYU devotional (BYU News Release) (January 13, 2007)President Boyd K. Packer, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is scheduled to speak at Brigham Young University's weekly devotional Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.
To welcome the world ...sister missionaries stroll Temple Square (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 13, 2007)Because of its unique setting, The Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission might be considered the LDS Church's most isolated mission. But since its missionaries hail from 42 countries and collectively speak 33 languages, the reality is quite the opposite.
Romney's religious rights (LA Times - California) (January 13, 2007)Still, it's been nearly half a century since our political journalism has witnessed anything quite as breathtakingly noxious and offensive as the current attempt to discredit Mitt Romney, a potential Republican presidential candidate, because the Massachusetts governor is a Mormon.
Romney's record on gay rights, social issues in cross-hairs (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 13, 2007)Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's political record is relatively brief - four years as Massachusetts governor and a failed campaign for the U.S. Senate.
General Authority Turns 100 (KSL.com - Utah) (January 13, 2007)At age 100, Eldred Smith is the oldest and longest-serving general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Why the Mormons are going global (Hamilton Spectator - Canada) (January 13, 2007)But now, after a century of spectacular growth, the Mormon movement is flowing in the other direction: while it continues to be centrally directed from its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, the faith has gained a foothold in virtually every country in the world -- and the American share of church membership has fallen.
Kirby: It's time for a new bishop to bring order to chaos (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 13, 2007)My LDS ward gets a new bishop tomorrow. Our old bishop, Ray Simon, was released last Sunday through no fault of his own. It was just his time. We'd driven him as nuts as the law allowed.
Uniting as one (Deseret News - Utah) (January 13, 2007)Several teens have a "freakin' sweet" secret percolating on Wednesday nights in Davis County, where they gather by choice to hang out, chill out and — yes — to learn about Jesus, no strings attached.
LDS Church News (Deseret News - Utah) (January 13, 2007)LDS Church news for the week ending January 13, 2007.
Friday, January 12, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 12, 2007
January 12, 2007
Salt Lake City, with its Mormon history, a mixture of contrasts (Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia) (January 12, 2007)Brigham Young, by his own admission, was looking for a desolate place. In July 1847, after a grueling trek west, he led his band of 143 men, three women and two children over the Wasatch Mountains and saw the Salt Lake Valley spread out before them. "This is the right place!" he exclaimed.
Y. students return to Jerusalem for studies (Deseret News - Utah) (January 12, 2007)A group of 44 Brigham Young University students arrived in Israel on Wednesday ready to become the first to study at the university's Jerusalem Center in six years.
BYU-Idaho President and First Lady encourage students to obey the law of chastity (BYU-Idaho News Release) (January 12, 2007)Brigham Young University-Idaho President Kim B. Clark and his wife, Sue, gave the opening devotional address of Winter Semester 2007 on Tuesday, January 9, reminding students of the importance of the law of chastity before and during marriage.
President Shumway: 'Light of Christ should emanate from us' (BYU-Hawaii News Release) (January 12, 2007)In the first devotional address of 2007 BYU-Hawaii president and Area Authority Seventy Elder Eric B. Shumway drew upon a lesson learned as a teenager from his mother to remind university students, faculty and staff that they are the "children of the light."
Richland official to serve as mission president (Tri-City Herald - Washington) (January 12, 2007)Richland City Manager John Darrington was first called to missionary work at the age of 19. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent him to Minnesota, where he proselytized and taught others about the Mormon faith by going door-to-door in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Missionaries from Santa Rita find blessings (Pacific Daily News - Guam) (January 12, 2007)When Gary and Shirley Roper (known in the Mormon church as Elder and Sister Roper) got married nearly 49 years ago, they dreamed of serving as couple missionaries when they retired someday.
Local congregation says bye (Nassau Guardian - The Bahamas) (January 12, 2007)When Elder John and Sister Pamela Denison of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints started their mission here in Nassau, Bahamas about 2 years ago, they could not have imagined the tremendous impact they would have on the members, friends and investigators (investigating, prospective members) of their Church's New Providence Branch.
Local LDS Church Members Were Part Of A National New Year's Eve Fireside Event (Newtown Bee - Connecticut) (January 12, 2007)Dressed in their church best, young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints attended a special New Year's Eve event this year. The early evening event, called New Year's Eve Youth Fireside, ushered in the new year for the church's youth, and also gave the young adults hope and encouragement for the new year from the church's president.
We're digging up family tree roots (This Is Hull - UK) (January 12, 2007)Her mother is from Spain and her father from India. But without leaving the UK, Elly Taylor was been able to trace her family history back to 1435, with a list of about 1,400 names.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir director will conduct 'Passion' at VU concert (Post Tribune - Indiana) (January 12, 2007)Craig Jessop is conductor and music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir -- the 14th director in its history. Debuting in 1847, the august choral group is a Grammy- and Emmy-winning symbol of vocal grandeur, dubbed "America's choir" by President Ronald Reagan.
A 200-mile man, for a cause (Los Angeles Times - California) (January 12, 2007)Next week, Jesse Zweig hopes to run the equivalent of about 7 1/2 marathons in a row. In less than two days. Zweig, 18, will begin a 200-mile run around Orange County — nonstop, with any luck — on Thursday afternoon to raise money for Children's Hospital of Orange County. His goal is to collect $20,000 in pledges before the run and finish the course — roughly the distance between Long Beach and San Diego … and back — in less than 48 hours.
Dodd's Utah ties: Wife's from Orem (Deseret News - Utah) (January 12, 2007)Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who officially jumped into the presidential race Thursday, could point to an experience dealing with some conservative Utahns to show that he has deft diplomatic skills.
Salt Lake City, with its Mormon history, a mixture of contrasts (Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia) (January 12, 2007)Brigham Young, by his own admission, was looking for a desolate place. In July 1847, after a grueling trek west, he led his band of 143 men, three women and two children over the Wasatch Mountains and saw the Salt Lake Valley spread out before them. "This is the right place!" he exclaimed.
Y. students return to Jerusalem for studies (Deseret News - Utah) (January 12, 2007)A group of 44 Brigham Young University students arrived in Israel on Wednesday ready to become the first to study at the university's Jerusalem Center in six years.
BYU-Idaho President and First Lady encourage students to obey the law of chastity (BYU-Idaho News Release) (January 12, 2007)Brigham Young University-Idaho President Kim B. Clark and his wife, Sue, gave the opening devotional address of Winter Semester 2007 on Tuesday, January 9, reminding students of the importance of the law of chastity before and during marriage.
President Shumway: 'Light of Christ should emanate from us' (BYU-Hawaii News Release) (January 12, 2007)In the first devotional address of 2007 BYU-Hawaii president and Area Authority Seventy Elder Eric B. Shumway drew upon a lesson learned as a teenager from his mother to remind university students, faculty and staff that they are the "children of the light."
Richland official to serve as mission president (Tri-City Herald - Washington) (January 12, 2007)Richland City Manager John Darrington was first called to missionary work at the age of 19. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent him to Minnesota, where he proselytized and taught others about the Mormon faith by going door-to-door in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Missionaries from Santa Rita find blessings (Pacific Daily News - Guam) (January 12, 2007)When Gary and Shirley Roper (known in the Mormon church as Elder and Sister Roper) got married nearly 49 years ago, they dreamed of serving as couple missionaries when they retired someday.
Local congregation says bye (Nassau Guardian - The Bahamas) (January 12, 2007)When Elder John and Sister Pamela Denison of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints started their mission here in Nassau, Bahamas about 2 years ago, they could not have imagined the tremendous impact they would have on the members, friends and investigators (investigating, prospective members) of their Church's New Providence Branch.
Local LDS Church Members Were Part Of A National New Year's Eve Fireside Event (Newtown Bee - Connecticut) (January 12, 2007)Dressed in their church best, young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints attended a special New Year's Eve event this year. The early evening event, called New Year's Eve Youth Fireside, ushered in the new year for the church's youth, and also gave the young adults hope and encouragement for the new year from the church's president.
We're digging up family tree roots (This Is Hull - UK) (January 12, 2007)Her mother is from Spain and her father from India. But without leaving the UK, Elly Taylor was been able to trace her family history back to 1435, with a list of about 1,400 names.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir director will conduct 'Passion' at VU concert (Post Tribune - Indiana) (January 12, 2007)Craig Jessop is conductor and music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir -- the 14th director in its history. Debuting in 1847, the august choral group is a Grammy- and Emmy-winning symbol of vocal grandeur, dubbed "America's choir" by President Ronald Reagan.
A 200-mile man, for a cause (Los Angeles Times - California) (January 12, 2007)Next week, Jesse Zweig hopes to run the equivalent of about 7 1/2 marathons in a row. In less than two days. Zweig, 18, will begin a 200-mile run around Orange County — nonstop, with any luck — on Thursday afternoon to raise money for Children's Hospital of Orange County. His goal is to collect $20,000 in pledges before the run and finish the course — roughly the distance between Long Beach and San Diego … and back — in less than 48 hours.
Dodd's Utah ties: Wife's from Orem (Deseret News - Utah) (January 12, 2007)Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who officially jumped into the presidential race Thursday, could point to an experience dealing with some conservative Utahns to show that he has deft diplomatic skills.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 11, 2007
January 11, 2007
Scriptures in German, French, and Italian Available Online (News from the Church) (January 11, 2007)An estimated 125,000 native French-, German-, and Italian-speaking members will now be able to study the scriptures in their native tongue by accessing the LDS scriptures online.
Mormon university reopens its gates after 6 years (Jerusalem Post - Israel) (January 11, 2007)Six years after Brigham Young University closed its Jerusalem campus because of concerns over terrorism, 44 Mormon students from Salt Lake City, Utah, arrived Wednesday to study for a semester in the capital.
Elder Samuelson addresses students (BYU NewsNet) (January 11, 2007)Summary of devotional given at Brigham Young University.
Council recalls LDS decision (West Linn Tidings - Oregon) (January 11, 2007)Surprising local residents as much as leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the already-approved application to build a LDS meetinghouse and chapel in West Linn is back on the decision table.
Interfaith panel to honor King (LA Daily News - California) (January 11, 2007)The Santa Clarita Interfaith Council will celebrate the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. in a multicultural ceremony on Monday in Newhall. This 14th annual observance, co-sponsored by Santa Clarita's Human Relations Forum, will be held from 3to 5p.m. in the Hart High School auditorium, 24825 N. Newhall Ave.
'Outlaw Trail' to start LDS film fest (Deseret News - Utah) (January 11, 2007)A free premiere of a new film by the director of "Saints and Soldiers" will launch the Sixth Annual LDS Film Festival.
Scriptures in German, French, and Italian Available Online (News from the Church) (January 11, 2007)An estimated 125,000 native French-, German-, and Italian-speaking members will now be able to study the scriptures in their native tongue by accessing the LDS scriptures online.
Mormon university reopens its gates after 6 years (Jerusalem Post - Israel) (January 11, 2007)Six years after Brigham Young University closed its Jerusalem campus because of concerns over terrorism, 44 Mormon students from Salt Lake City, Utah, arrived Wednesday to study for a semester in the capital.
Elder Samuelson addresses students (BYU NewsNet) (January 11, 2007)Summary of devotional given at Brigham Young University.
Council recalls LDS decision (West Linn Tidings - Oregon) (January 11, 2007)Surprising local residents as much as leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the already-approved application to build a LDS meetinghouse and chapel in West Linn is back on the decision table.
Interfaith panel to honor King (LA Daily News - California) (January 11, 2007)The Santa Clarita Interfaith Council will celebrate the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. in a multicultural ceremony on Monday in Newhall. This 14th annual observance, co-sponsored by Santa Clarita's Human Relations Forum, will be held from 3to 5p.m. in the Hart High School auditorium, 24825 N. Newhall Ave.
'Outlaw Trail' to start LDS film fest (Deseret News - Utah) (January 11, 2007)A free premiere of a new film by the director of "Saints and Soldiers" will launch the Sixth Annual LDS Film Festival.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 10, 2007
January 10, 2007
Church Country Web Sites Spread around the World (News from the Church) (January 10, 2007)With the launch of the new Ukraine country Web site, the Church now hosts 61 sites unique to countries around the world where members can go to find information, news, and resources in their own language.
Volume on Latter-day Saint history in Ohio, Canada released by BYU (BYU News Release) (January 10, 2007)The Brigham Young University Religious Studies Center has released a new volume, “Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint History: Ohio and Upper Canada.”
McCain pitches his platform to Mormons (East Valley Tribune - Arizona) (January 10, 2007)Sen. John McCain pitched his expected presidential effort to much of Mesa’s business and political elite Monday in a bid to shore up his standing with social conservatives against likely rival Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts.
Passing The People's Religious Test (CBS News Opinion) (January 10, 2007)The U.S. Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." It also says that "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."
Katie Couric-Would America Elect An LDS President? (KUTV - Utah) (January 10, 2007)Is America ready to elect a Mormon as president? Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney may soon find out. He's considering a run for the White House.
A test of faith in politics (News & Observer - North Carolina) (January 10, 2007)Heather Johnson is increasingly asked this question: "Are you a Mormon too?" Until recently, the Chatham County resident's religion rarely came up. That's probably going to change during the next 21 months.
Working to get their message out (Daily Record - Arkansas) (January 10, 2007)With lots of prayer and a little courage, two local Mormon missionaries are making their way through the neighborhoods of Bentonville.
Manteca couple serving in Latvia (Mateca Bulletin - California) (January 10, 2007)For the next 18 months, LaMont and Evelyn Hunter of Manteca will have a new home address: Latvia. That’s the small country in the former Soviet Union which has been a member state of the European Union since May 1, 2004.
Eight scouts honored (Inland News - California) (January 10, 2007)On Friday, Skylar Brown received his badge during an Eagle Court of Honor for troops 119 and 408 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hemet. Although Skylar passed his board of review in August of 2005, he waited until his friends completed theirs so they could go through the ceremony together.
Church Country Web Sites Spread around the World (News from the Church) (January 10, 2007)With the launch of the new Ukraine country Web site, the Church now hosts 61 sites unique to countries around the world where members can go to find information, news, and resources in their own language.
Volume on Latter-day Saint history in Ohio, Canada released by BYU (BYU News Release) (January 10, 2007)The Brigham Young University Religious Studies Center has released a new volume, “Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint History: Ohio and Upper Canada.”
McCain pitches his platform to Mormons (East Valley Tribune - Arizona) (January 10, 2007)Sen. John McCain pitched his expected presidential effort to much of Mesa’s business and political elite Monday in a bid to shore up his standing with social conservatives against likely rival Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts.
Passing The People's Religious Test (CBS News Opinion) (January 10, 2007)The U.S. Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." It also says that "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."
Katie Couric-Would America Elect An LDS President? (KUTV - Utah) (January 10, 2007)Is America ready to elect a Mormon as president? Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney may soon find out. He's considering a run for the White House.
A test of faith in politics (News & Observer - North Carolina) (January 10, 2007)Heather Johnson is increasingly asked this question: "Are you a Mormon too?" Until recently, the Chatham County resident's religion rarely came up. That's probably going to change during the next 21 months.
Working to get their message out (Daily Record - Arkansas) (January 10, 2007)With lots of prayer and a little courage, two local Mormon missionaries are making their way through the neighborhoods of Bentonville.
Manteca couple serving in Latvia (Mateca Bulletin - California) (January 10, 2007)For the next 18 months, LaMont and Evelyn Hunter of Manteca will have a new home address: Latvia. That’s the small country in the former Soviet Union which has been a member state of the European Union since May 1, 2004.
Eight scouts honored (Inland News - California) (January 10, 2007)On Friday, Skylar Brown received his badge during an Eagle Court of Honor for troops 119 and 408 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hemet. Although Skylar passed his board of review in August of 2005, he waited until his friends completed theirs so they could go through the ceremony together.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 9, 2007
January 9, 2007
LDS Charities Restores Fishing Boat, Returning Fishermen to the Seas (LDS Church News Release) (January 9, 2007)Latter-day Saint Charities, a humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worked with another charitable organization to help restore a fishing boat that returned 27 fishermen to the seas, allowing them to provide for their families.
Beloved song turns 50 (News from the Church) (January 9, 2007)The hymn "I Am a Child of God" (Hymns, no. 301) has rung across the earth, its music played and its words sung by adults and Primary children around the world since 1957. As it reaches its 50th anniversary in 2007, the song, published in more than 90 languages, continues to touch the hearts of many.
Samuelsons to present back-to-school devotional at BYU Jan. 9 (BYU News Release) (January 9, 2007)Brigham Young University President Cecil O. Samuelson and his wife, Sharon, will present the first devotional of the new year Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.
Meetinghouse plan faces council scrutiny (Oregonian) (January 9, 2007)A meetinghouse for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which looked like a sure bet last month, is now in doubt. City councilors have decided to revisit the city planning commission's approval of a meetinghouse at the northwest corner of Rosemont Road and Shannon Lane in the Rosemont-Summit neighborhood. The 16,558-square-foot building would serve two congregations -- about 1,000 people -- on 4.4 acres.
Mitt rakes in dough, proves his political viability (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 9, 2007)Sending a clear signal he wants to be in the top tier of presidential candidates, and using showmanship skills honed in heading the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, Republican Mitt Romney amassed more than $7 million Monday in political pledges.
Analysis: Romney's Faith May Prevent Him From Going All the Way in 2008 (Fox News) (January 9, 2007)Today, Romney's son Mitt is poised to become the conservative favorite for the GOP nomination, but no Mormon candidate has come this close before and resistance to the idea of an LDS president still appears to be strong. One recent poll suggests that 35% of Americans would not be willing to vote for a Mormon for President.
Queen rewards results (Lynn News - UK) (January 9, 2007)A YOUNG Lynn man who recovered from severe brain injuries in his childhood to achieve six grade As at A level has won The Queen's Gold Medal for Academic Achievement. Former King Edward VII School pupil Christopher Vingoe received the award during an audience with The Queen at Sandringham on Sunday. Outstanding Springwood High School pupil Rebecca Edwards, who gained three top grade A levels, also met The Queen and was presented with a signed book.
Salt Lake Catholic Diocese gets new bishop (Deseret News - Utah) (January 9, 2007)Bishop Wester also reached out to the LDS Church. "A wonderful relationship exists between this local church and the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," he said after being introduced to the media. "I understand that there is a wonderful ecumenical and interfaith spirit in this diocese, and I am eager to add to this dialogue even as I benefit from it."
LDS Charities Restores Fishing Boat, Returning Fishermen to the Seas (LDS Church News Release) (January 9, 2007)Latter-day Saint Charities, a humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worked with another charitable organization to help restore a fishing boat that returned 27 fishermen to the seas, allowing them to provide for their families.
Beloved song turns 50 (News from the Church) (January 9, 2007)The hymn "I Am a Child of God" (Hymns, no. 301) has rung across the earth, its music played and its words sung by adults and Primary children around the world since 1957. As it reaches its 50th anniversary in 2007, the song, published in more than 90 languages, continues to touch the hearts of many.
Samuelsons to present back-to-school devotional at BYU Jan. 9 (BYU News Release) (January 9, 2007)Brigham Young University President Cecil O. Samuelson and his wife, Sharon, will present the first devotional of the new year Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.
Meetinghouse plan faces council scrutiny (Oregonian) (January 9, 2007)A meetinghouse for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which looked like a sure bet last month, is now in doubt. City councilors have decided to revisit the city planning commission's approval of a meetinghouse at the northwest corner of Rosemont Road and Shannon Lane in the Rosemont-Summit neighborhood. The 16,558-square-foot building would serve two congregations -- about 1,000 people -- on 4.4 acres.
Mitt rakes in dough, proves his political viability (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 9, 2007)Sending a clear signal he wants to be in the top tier of presidential candidates, and using showmanship skills honed in heading the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, Republican Mitt Romney amassed more than $7 million Monday in political pledges.
Analysis: Romney's Faith May Prevent Him From Going All the Way in 2008 (Fox News) (January 9, 2007)Today, Romney's son Mitt is poised to become the conservative favorite for the GOP nomination, but no Mormon candidate has come this close before and resistance to the idea of an LDS president still appears to be strong. One recent poll suggests that 35% of Americans would not be willing to vote for a Mormon for President.
Queen rewards results (Lynn News - UK) (January 9, 2007)A YOUNG Lynn man who recovered from severe brain injuries in his childhood to achieve six grade As at A level has won The Queen's Gold Medal for Academic Achievement. Former King Edward VII School pupil Christopher Vingoe received the award during an audience with The Queen at Sandringham on Sunday. Outstanding Springwood High School pupil Rebecca Edwards, who gained three top grade A levels, also met The Queen and was presented with a signed book.
Salt Lake Catholic Diocese gets new bishop (Deseret News - Utah) (January 9, 2007)Bishop Wester also reached out to the LDS Church. "A wonderful relationship exists between this local church and the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," he said after being introduced to the media. "I understand that there is a wonderful ecumenical and interfaith spirit in this diocese, and I am eager to add to this dialogue even as I benefit from it."
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