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."
Monday, January 8, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 8, 2007
January 8, 2007
On a soul patrol (News & Observer - North Carolina) (January 8, 2007)His face is soft. His shirt is pressed. As the 19-year-old missionary speaks, he sounds rehearsed but sincere....Patrick Loftus goes on to talk about pillars of light in a forest, a teenage boy unearthing ancient tablets, testaments of Jesus Christ's journeys through North America.
Mormon missionaries (News & Observer - North Carolina) (January 8, 2007)The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strongly encourages its young men to spend two years spreading the faith full time.
Local Composer's Music Played At Ford's Funeral (KUTV - Utah) (January 8, 2007)A local man was honored in a different way this week. His work was featured prominently at President Ford’s funeral. Mack Wilberg arranged the music for two hymns performed at the funeral. He is the associate director for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir but moonlights a little on the side, but not for extra money.
Family ties: Conference to help genealogists update their Internet skills (Deseret News - Utah) (January 8, 2007)There's a revolution right now in genealogy, and it is coming from a number of fronts," says Rich Running. His part in the revolution is to provide what he calls "the bathrobe experience." Picture, if you will, an army of pajama-clad researchers. As head of product management for the Family History department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Running's job is to take the Church's 2 1/2 million rolls of microfilm and another 1 1/2 million microfiches and scan all those billions of birth and marriage and death records and get them on the Internet.
Author Bushman's diary of 'Rough Stone Rolling' tour is a page-turner (Deseret News - Utah) (January 8, 2007)A little over a year ago, I reviewed "Rough Stone Rolling" (Knopf), Richard Bushman's splendid biography of the first LDS prophet, Joseph Smith. I thought Bushman accomplished what no historian had before, a balanced, interesting, perhaps even definitive look at the life of the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — "warts and all."
Knight stunned friends with Mormonism (January 8, 2007)R&B queen GLADYS KNIGHT stunned family, fans and friends when she announced she was converting to Mormonism a decade ago (97). The MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA singer, who has rarely spoken about her religious beliefs, admits many of those close to her were upset and confused when she became an outspoken member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and became the director of one of the religion's top choirs, SAINTS UNIFIED VOICES.
Genealogy helps trace roots of family trees (East Oregonian) (January 8, 2007)A major source of help in Roberts' research has been the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are Family History Centers in the Mormon churches in Hermiston and Pendleton that provide links to all the research held in Salt Lake City as well as local records.
As Mitt Romney Edges Toward A Presidential Run, Questions About His Religion Are Inevitable (Courant - Connecticut) (January 8, 2007)In the last half-century, America has elected a Catholic president, and a ticket with a Jewish vice presidential candidate won the popular vote. Now it could be a Mormon's turn, but like John F. Kennedy in 1960 and Joseph I. Lieberman 40 years later, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will find he has to answer a lot of questions about his faith.
Romney's religion under the microscope (Ledger-Enquirer - Georgia) (January 8, 2007)How, the South Carolina Republican activist asked presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, could he square Mormon doctrine with civil rights or monogamy?...Romney told her Mormons no longer practice such beliefs. For almost 30 years African-Americans have been in the priesthood of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The church renounced polygamy in 1890.
Book says Smith came from Jesus' family tree (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 8, 2007)Vern G. Swanson, longtime director of the Springville Museum of Art, knows some readers will think he's crazy. Others will be intrigued, and still others may be offended. That's because Swanson has written a provocative new book theorizing that Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalene, that they bore children and that LDS Church founder Joseph Smith was their direct descendant.
Fired BYU prof is happy to be out of the spotlight (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 8, 2007)Jeffrey Nielsen knows what it's like to be relatively unknown. He also knows what it's like to be the subject of fiery public debate. He prefers being unknown. The philosophy professor's contract was terminated by LDS Church-owned Brigham Young University in June after he wrote an op-ed piece for The Salt Lake Tribune criticizing his church's stance on gay marriage.
On a soul patrol (News & Observer - North Carolina) (January 8, 2007)His face is soft. His shirt is pressed. As the 19-year-old missionary speaks, he sounds rehearsed but sincere....Patrick Loftus goes on to talk about pillars of light in a forest, a teenage boy unearthing ancient tablets, testaments of Jesus Christ's journeys through North America.
Mormon missionaries (News & Observer - North Carolina) (January 8, 2007)The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strongly encourages its young men to spend two years spreading the faith full time.
Local Composer's Music Played At Ford's Funeral (KUTV - Utah) (January 8, 2007)A local man was honored in a different way this week. His work was featured prominently at President Ford’s funeral. Mack Wilberg arranged the music for two hymns performed at the funeral. He is the associate director for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir but moonlights a little on the side, but not for extra money.
Family ties: Conference to help genealogists update their Internet skills (Deseret News - Utah) (January 8, 2007)There's a revolution right now in genealogy, and it is coming from a number of fronts," says Rich Running. His part in the revolution is to provide what he calls "the bathrobe experience." Picture, if you will, an army of pajama-clad researchers. As head of product management for the Family History department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Running's job is to take the Church's 2 1/2 million rolls of microfilm and another 1 1/2 million microfiches and scan all those billions of birth and marriage and death records and get them on the Internet.
Author Bushman's diary of 'Rough Stone Rolling' tour is a page-turner (Deseret News - Utah) (January 8, 2007)A little over a year ago, I reviewed "Rough Stone Rolling" (Knopf), Richard Bushman's splendid biography of the first LDS prophet, Joseph Smith. I thought Bushman accomplished what no historian had before, a balanced, interesting, perhaps even definitive look at the life of the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — "warts and all."
Knight stunned friends with Mormonism (January 8, 2007)R&B queen GLADYS KNIGHT stunned family, fans and friends when she announced she was converting to Mormonism a decade ago (97). The MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA singer, who has rarely spoken about her religious beliefs, admits many of those close to her were upset and confused when she became an outspoken member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and became the director of one of the religion's top choirs, SAINTS UNIFIED VOICES.
Genealogy helps trace roots of family trees (East Oregonian) (January 8, 2007)A major source of help in Roberts' research has been the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are Family History Centers in the Mormon churches in Hermiston and Pendleton that provide links to all the research held in Salt Lake City as well as local records.
As Mitt Romney Edges Toward A Presidential Run, Questions About His Religion Are Inevitable (Courant - Connecticut) (January 8, 2007)In the last half-century, America has elected a Catholic president, and a ticket with a Jewish vice presidential candidate won the popular vote. Now it could be a Mormon's turn, but like John F. Kennedy in 1960 and Joseph I. Lieberman 40 years later, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will find he has to answer a lot of questions about his faith.
Romney's religion under the microscope (Ledger-Enquirer - Georgia) (January 8, 2007)How, the South Carolina Republican activist asked presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, could he square Mormon doctrine with civil rights or monogamy?...Romney told her Mormons no longer practice such beliefs. For almost 30 years African-Americans have been in the priesthood of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The church renounced polygamy in 1890.
Book says Smith came from Jesus' family tree (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 8, 2007)Vern G. Swanson, longtime director of the Springville Museum of Art, knows some readers will think he's crazy. Others will be intrigued, and still others may be offended. That's because Swanson has written a provocative new book theorizing that Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalene, that they bore children and that LDS Church founder Joseph Smith was their direct descendant.
Fired BYU prof is happy to be out of the spotlight (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 8, 2007)Jeffrey Nielsen knows what it's like to be relatively unknown. He also knows what it's like to be the subject of fiery public debate. He prefers being unknown. The philosophy professor's contract was terminated by LDS Church-owned Brigham Young University in June after he wrote an op-ed piece for The Salt Lake Tribune criticizing his church's stance on gay marriage.
Saturday, January 6, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 6, 2007
January 6, 2007
The Mormon Question (Yahoo! News) (January 6, 2007)In public polls, as many as 37 percent of all voters have said they don't think they could vote for a Mormon for president -- a higher number than you get when you ask the same question about whether people could vote for a woman or a black.
2007 Gospel Study Materials Available Online (News from the Church) (January 6, 2007)As the new year begins, the redesigned Gospel Library at LDS.org provides a helpful Prepare a Lesson section for all teachers.
Utahns hail late Jerusalem mayor as a friend (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 6, 2007)Teddy Kollek, Jerusalem's longtime mayor who died this week at 95, was committed to religious freedom and equality in the city he loved. That devotion resonated across the globe and endeared him to Jerusalem-loving Utahns.
Blessings of patriarch ease minds (Deseret News - Utah) (January 6, 2007)In 1968 I received an LDS mission call to Bolivia. I had no clue where I was going. I thought I was headed to Bulgaria. My mother, however, knew full well I was in for some bone-chilling winters in the Andes mountains and a whole new world of illnesses. At that moment, she began wringing her hands. She didn't stop for the next two years. But her fretting was eased the day I was blessed by Eldred G. Smith.
Church honors Beaumont school official Karren Poppen (Banning Record Gazette - California) (January 6, 2007)The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Yucaipa, California Stake, has presented its Family Values Award for 2006 to Karen Poppen for her “for her noble and reverent family values in her home, profession and community.
LDS Church News (Deseret News - Utah) (January 6, 2007)LDS Church News for the week ending January 6, 2007.
The Mormon Question (Yahoo! News) (January 6, 2007)In public polls, as many as 37 percent of all voters have said they don't think they could vote for a Mormon for president -- a higher number than you get when you ask the same question about whether people could vote for a woman or a black.
2007 Gospel Study Materials Available Online (News from the Church) (January 6, 2007)As the new year begins, the redesigned Gospel Library at LDS.org provides a helpful Prepare a Lesson section for all teachers.
Utahns hail late Jerusalem mayor as a friend (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 6, 2007)Teddy Kollek, Jerusalem's longtime mayor who died this week at 95, was committed to religious freedom and equality in the city he loved. That devotion resonated across the globe and endeared him to Jerusalem-loving Utahns.
Blessings of patriarch ease minds (Deseret News - Utah) (January 6, 2007)In 1968 I received an LDS mission call to Bolivia. I had no clue where I was going. I thought I was headed to Bulgaria. My mother, however, knew full well I was in for some bone-chilling winters in the Andes mountains and a whole new world of illnesses. At that moment, she began wringing her hands. She didn't stop for the next two years. But her fretting was eased the day I was blessed by Eldred G. Smith.
Church honors Beaumont school official Karren Poppen (Banning Record Gazette - California) (January 6, 2007)The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Yucaipa, California Stake, has presented its Family Values Award for 2006 to Karen Poppen for her “for her noble and reverent family values in her home, profession and community.
LDS Church News (Deseret News - Utah) (January 6, 2007)LDS Church News for the week ending January 6, 2007.
Friday, January 5, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 5, 2007
January 5, 2007
Century Mark: Church leader with historic position nears 100th birthday (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Just 10 days shy of his 100th birthday, Eldred G. Smith is the oldest living and longest-serving LDS general authority - and that includes 96-year-old President Gordon B. Hinckley, who joined the leadership ranks a decade after Smith.
The Mormon faith is spreading. But is it a world religion? (The Economist - UK) (January 5, 2007)LIKE any religious community, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (better known as the Mormons) will always cherish the locations connected with its foundation story. Not only the places in New York state where its prophet, Joseph Smith, said he received a vision of God (in 1820) and then a new set of scriptures, or the faith's spectacular headquarters in Utah, the state where Mormon pioneers found refuge. Also dear to Mormon hearts are parts of northern and central England where, soon after Smith had his visions, the faith won many converts.
Places of beauty, houses of worship (Huntsville Times - Alabama) (January 5, 2007)From humble to grand, state's churches honored in new photograph book From simple clapboard structures to the gleaming white marble of the new temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alabama's places of worship are celebrated in the book "The Churches of Alabama," published by the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives.
Media try to size up Reid as he enters D.C. spotlight (Deseret News - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Harry Reid is dour, unpolished, a walking contradiction with an "Eeyore exterior." Or he is "shrewd and very effective," with a "spine of steel," a brawling political insider who started life as a rural Nevada outsider.
Is It Mormon in America? (American Spectator) (January 5, 2007)Now that Mitt Romney has made the "lone walk" from the Massachusetts State House to the 2008 presidential race, he can expect to face many questions. Not about abortion, Iraq or immigration, mind you. Instead, the candidate will be pressed to discuss the Angel Moroni, The Pearl of Great Price, and his relationship to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Four stars lead early GOP race (Christian Science Monitor) (January 5, 2007)Enter Romney: successful businessman, savior of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, with an attractive family. Having won the governorship of liberal Massachusetts as a moderate Republican in 2002, he then sought to remake his national image by adopting conservative positions on abortion, gay rights, and stem cells. But many Republicans remain leery. And among Evangelical conservatives, Romney's Mormon faith can also be a hurdle.
Huntsman Sr. will help Romney with finances (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Utah billionaire Jon Huntsman Sr. will serve as one of nine national finance co-leaders for Mitt Romney's presidential exploratory committee, the former Massachusetts governor announced Thursday. Huntsman, a petrochemical magnate and fellow Mormon, has contributed heavily to Romney's coffers in the past. Huntsman joins eight other well-known party fundraisers, including four of President Bush's 2004 "Rangers," a nickname for his top fund- raisers.
LDS mission store finds a niche (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Someone keeps turning the rack of tiny state flags before Penni Crowther can snag North Carolina, where her daughter is serving an LDS mission. "It helps me keep track of my kids," the Murray mother says while she waits at one of the most popular attractions at the Missionary Emporium.
Festival to screen LDS films (Deseret News - Utah) (January 5, 2007)The 6th Annual LDS Film Festival is scheduled Jan. 17-20 at the SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State. The four-day event features a variety of entries in the short- and feature-film categories, as well as speakers and booths. The speakers will include producer/director Kieth Merrill; James Huntsman, president of Arsgaard Entertainment; Rob Diamond (writer/director) and Kels Goodman (producer) of "Tears of a King: The Latter Days of Elvis Presley"; and Ryan Little and Adam Abel, founders of Go Films, producers of "Saints and Soldiers," "Outlaw Trail" and "Forever Strong."
Century Mark: Church leader with historic position nears 100th birthday (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Just 10 days shy of his 100th birthday, Eldred G. Smith is the oldest living and longest-serving LDS general authority - and that includes 96-year-old President Gordon B. Hinckley, who joined the leadership ranks a decade after Smith.
The Mormon faith is spreading. But is it a world religion? (The Economist - UK) (January 5, 2007)LIKE any religious community, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (better known as the Mormons) will always cherish the locations connected with its foundation story. Not only the places in New York state where its prophet, Joseph Smith, said he received a vision of God (in 1820) and then a new set of scriptures, or the faith's spectacular headquarters in Utah, the state where Mormon pioneers found refuge. Also dear to Mormon hearts are parts of northern and central England where, soon after Smith had his visions, the faith won many converts.
Places of beauty, houses of worship (Huntsville Times - Alabama) (January 5, 2007)From humble to grand, state's churches honored in new photograph book From simple clapboard structures to the gleaming white marble of the new temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alabama's places of worship are celebrated in the book "The Churches of Alabama," published by the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives.
Media try to size up Reid as he enters D.C. spotlight (Deseret News - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Harry Reid is dour, unpolished, a walking contradiction with an "Eeyore exterior." Or he is "shrewd and very effective," with a "spine of steel," a brawling political insider who started life as a rural Nevada outsider.
Is It Mormon in America? (American Spectator) (January 5, 2007)Now that Mitt Romney has made the "lone walk" from the Massachusetts State House to the 2008 presidential race, he can expect to face many questions. Not about abortion, Iraq or immigration, mind you. Instead, the candidate will be pressed to discuss the Angel Moroni, The Pearl of Great Price, and his relationship to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Four stars lead early GOP race (Christian Science Monitor) (January 5, 2007)Enter Romney: successful businessman, savior of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, with an attractive family. Having won the governorship of liberal Massachusetts as a moderate Republican in 2002, he then sought to remake his national image by adopting conservative positions on abortion, gay rights, and stem cells. But many Republicans remain leery. And among Evangelical conservatives, Romney's Mormon faith can also be a hurdle.
Huntsman Sr. will help Romney with finances (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Utah billionaire Jon Huntsman Sr. will serve as one of nine national finance co-leaders for Mitt Romney's presidential exploratory committee, the former Massachusetts governor announced Thursday. Huntsman, a petrochemical magnate and fellow Mormon, has contributed heavily to Romney's coffers in the past. Huntsman joins eight other well-known party fundraisers, including four of President Bush's 2004 "Rangers," a nickname for his top fund- raisers.
LDS mission store finds a niche (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 5, 2007)Someone keeps turning the rack of tiny state flags before Penni Crowther can snag North Carolina, where her daughter is serving an LDS mission. "It helps me keep track of my kids," the Murray mother says while she waits at one of the most popular attractions at the Missionary Emporium.
Festival to screen LDS films (Deseret News - Utah) (January 5, 2007)The 6th Annual LDS Film Festival is scheduled Jan. 17-20 at the SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State. The four-day event features a variety of entries in the short- and feature-film categories, as well as speakers and booths. The speakers will include producer/director Kieth Merrill; James Huntsman, president of Arsgaard Entertainment; Rob Diamond (writer/director) and Kels Goodman (producer) of "Tears of a King: The Latter Days of Elvis Presley"; and Ryan Little and Adam Abel, founders of Go Films, producers of "Saints and Soldiers," "Outlaw Trail" and "Forever Strong."
Thursday, January 4, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 4, 2007
January 4, 2007
Romney launches exploratory committee (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 4, 2007)Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney - who vaulted into the national spotlight during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City - formally launched a presidential exploration committee Wednesday, a first step in a marathon quest for the White House.
Mitt Romney says files papers for White House run (Washington Post) (January 4, 2007)Massachusetts Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, a former venture capitalist credited with turning around the scandal-hit Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002, took the first steps on Wednesday toward a 2008 White House bid.
Latter-day Saint Temple in the Philippines Receives Christmas Honor (LDS Church News Release) (January 4, 2007)The Manila temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been named the “Best Lighted Church” in Manila. The Church was awarded P20,000 (USD $400), which the Church will donate to an organization working with victims of Typhoon Durian.
Mormon youth learn about God, selves, others on extreme trek (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers - Arizona) (January 4, 2007)The young men and women, all between the ages of 14 and 18, all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were on this ground, resting. They were taking part in a re-enactment of the 1,300-mile journey that 10 handcart companies took across the middle of the United States 150 years ago.
Lehi resident entrenched in service, Scouts (Deseret News - Utah) (January 4, 2007)Firmly entrenched in Scouting, the local John Hutchings Museum of Natural History, family life and his church, Alvin Schow has served the Lehi community for most of his 79 years.
Demolition approaching for Salt Lake malls (Deseret News - Utah) (January 4, 2007)"We're not outlining an overall (deconstruction) schedule because as permitting and other things change, that schedule changes," said Dave Smith, spokesman for City Creek Center, the mixed-use project of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that is now under way.
Romney launches exploratory committee (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 4, 2007)Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney - who vaulted into the national spotlight during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City - formally launched a presidential exploration committee Wednesday, a first step in a marathon quest for the White House.
Mitt Romney says files papers for White House run (Washington Post) (January 4, 2007)Massachusetts Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, a former venture capitalist credited with turning around the scandal-hit Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002, took the first steps on Wednesday toward a 2008 White House bid.
Latter-day Saint Temple in the Philippines Receives Christmas Honor (LDS Church News Release) (January 4, 2007)The Manila temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been named the “Best Lighted Church” in Manila. The Church was awarded P20,000 (USD $400), which the Church will donate to an organization working with victims of Typhoon Durian.
Mormon youth learn about God, selves, others on extreme trek (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers - Arizona) (January 4, 2007)The young men and women, all between the ages of 14 and 18, all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were on this ground, resting. They were taking part in a re-enactment of the 1,300-mile journey that 10 handcart companies took across the middle of the United States 150 years ago.
Lehi resident entrenched in service, Scouts (Deseret News - Utah) (January 4, 2007)Firmly entrenched in Scouting, the local John Hutchings Museum of Natural History, family life and his church, Alvin Schow has served the Lehi community for most of his 79 years.
Demolition approaching for Salt Lake malls (Deseret News - Utah) (January 4, 2007)"We're not outlining an overall (deconstruction) schedule because as permitting and other things change, that schedule changes," said Dave Smith, spokesman for City Creek Center, the mixed-use project of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that is now under way.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
LDS Today Articles for January 3, 2007
January 3, 2007
Israel's Kollek, a friend to BYU, dies (Deseret News - Utah) (January 3, 2007)The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lost a good friend with the death of former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek on Tuesday, according to a Utah political scientist who worked closely with him in the Middle East.
Painting helps former missionary heal after shooting (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 3, 2007)With a makeshift easel strapped to his legs, Orin Voorheis sweeps his brush across the canvas, leaving behind a striking blend of watercolors. He has hand-painted greeting cards depicting majestic landscapes, cuddly critters, yuletide candles, even a powerful portrayal of Jesus.
Mission statement (Longmont FYI - Colorado) (January 3, 2007)Sean Mackrory left his sweetheart. Maka Moe Afi Fale postponed a professional rugby contract. Bradley Packer interrupted his college education. These young men volunteer to put their lives on hold while they heed the call to serve as missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormons help you delve into your family history (Marin Independent Journal - California) (January 3, 2007)For many, the holidays are warmed by family memories. An old ornament or a recipe handed down trigger fond memories of loved ones. For many Marin residents, there is a desire to dig a little - or a lot - deeper into family histories. More than 200 people every month are searching their roots at the Marin Family History Center, where they can dig into a rich database and get help in tracing their family tree.
Holy 2008! (National Review Online) (January 3, 2007)During the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy downplayed his religion. Another Massachusetts pol, Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, is now contemplating a run. And Romney, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is being encouraged to follow in JFK’s footsteps.
Mitt Romney's Mormonism (The New Republic) (January 3, 2007)In this week's cover story, Damon Linker explores how Mitt Romney's Mormonism may influence his political views--and his chances at winning the presidency. Today, TNR Online presents a response from Richard Bushman, a noted scholar of Mormonism at Columbia University, who argues that Linker mischaracterizes Romney's faith.
Seagull Books will retain its niche as discount retailer, Deseret says (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 3, 2007)For years, Seagull Book and Tape customers could count on buying works by many well-known LDS authors at much lower prices than charged by Deseret Book. With the announcement late this week that Deseret Book has purchased Seagull with its Covenant Communications publishing arm, the question for consumers: Will Deseret Book remain as generous with the prices at Seagull now that it owns the company?
A prayer for St. George (The Spectrum - Utah) (January 3, 2007)Tom Lamb, representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke of building bridges of cooperation and love with other churches. "Getting to know Jesus Christ, that's all the churches' goals; to learn what he wants us to do and then do it, which is love each other," said Patsy Lamb.
Israel's Kollek, a friend to BYU, dies (Deseret News - Utah) (January 3, 2007)The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lost a good friend with the death of former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek on Tuesday, according to a Utah political scientist who worked closely with him in the Middle East.
Painting helps former missionary heal after shooting (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 3, 2007)With a makeshift easel strapped to his legs, Orin Voorheis sweeps his brush across the canvas, leaving behind a striking blend of watercolors. He has hand-painted greeting cards depicting majestic landscapes, cuddly critters, yuletide candles, even a powerful portrayal of Jesus.
Mission statement (Longmont FYI - Colorado) (January 3, 2007)Sean Mackrory left his sweetheart. Maka Moe Afi Fale postponed a professional rugby contract. Bradley Packer interrupted his college education. These young men volunteer to put their lives on hold while they heed the call to serve as missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormons help you delve into your family history (Marin Independent Journal - California) (January 3, 2007)For many, the holidays are warmed by family memories. An old ornament or a recipe handed down trigger fond memories of loved ones. For many Marin residents, there is a desire to dig a little - or a lot - deeper into family histories. More than 200 people every month are searching their roots at the Marin Family History Center, where they can dig into a rich database and get help in tracing their family tree.
Holy 2008! (National Review Online) (January 3, 2007)During the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy downplayed his religion. Another Massachusetts pol, Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, is now contemplating a run. And Romney, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is being encouraged to follow in JFK’s footsteps.
Mitt Romney's Mormonism (The New Republic) (January 3, 2007)In this week's cover story, Damon Linker explores how Mitt Romney's Mormonism may influence his political views--and his chances at winning the presidency. Today, TNR Online presents a response from Richard Bushman, a noted scholar of Mormonism at Columbia University, who argues that Linker mischaracterizes Romney's faith.
Seagull Books will retain its niche as discount retailer, Deseret says (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 3, 2007)For years, Seagull Book and Tape customers could count on buying works by many well-known LDS authors at much lower prices than charged by Deseret Book. With the announcement late this week that Deseret Book has purchased Seagull with its Covenant Communications publishing arm, the question for consumers: Will Deseret Book remain as generous with the prices at Seagull now that it owns the company?
A prayer for St. George (The Spectrum - Utah) (January 3, 2007)Tom Lamb, representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke of building bridges of cooperation and love with other churches. "Getting to know Jesus Christ, that's all the churches' goals; to learn what he wants us to do and then do it, which is love each other," said Patsy Lamb.
LDS Today Articles for January 2, 2007
January 2, 2007
LDS leaders urge youths to make good choices (Deseret News - Utah) (January 2, 2007)While most youths rang in 2007 at New Year's Eve parties Sunday, thousands of young Latter-day Saint faithful filled the seats of the LDS Conference Center and lined the pews in church buildings across America, to hear prominent church leaders encourage youths to make wise choices.
Romney to Submit Paperwork for 2008 Bid (AP Article) (January 2, 2007)Gov. Mitt Romney this week will submit the necessary paperwork to form a presidential exploratory committee, but not until funeral services for former President Gerald R. Ford have concluded, according to a top aide familiar with his plans.
Romney ready to start the '08 race (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 2, 2007)In the next few days, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is expected to file papers with federal campaign officials to start the long, drawn-out race for the White House.
Romney connecting quickly with bloggers (Boston Globe - Massachusetts) (January 2, 2007)That Hobbs and Moore were asked to the private gathering illustrates a growing effort by Romney and his political team to cultivate a relationship with the conservative blogosphere as he prepares to enter the Republican primary, which is already being shaped as never before by countless bloggers, pundits, and other online opinion-makers.
3 display strength as they say farewell (Deseret News - Utah) (January 2, 2007)As three members of the Ceran family marked the passing of three of their loved ones, the survivors found the strength to stand in front of hundreds and reaffirm their faith in God.
Father awaits heavenly family reunion (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 2, 2007)Three hearses paused outside an LDS chapel here, their presence all too familiar for a family that now has lost eight of its 11 members. The father, Gary Ceran, said he would not shake his fist at heaven, even as he mourned the loss of his wife and two children, who died when an alleged drunken driver plowed into their car on Christmas Eve.
Internet a vast playground for amateur genealogists: Getting To Your Roots (Register-Guard - Oregon) (January 2, 2007)"Once you find out about your ancestors, your history comes alive and you start to understand yourself better," says Carolyn Wardell, director of the Church of Latter-day Saints' Eugene Family History Center.
Local man saves girl on cliff at Grand Canyon (Coloradoan - Colorado) (January 2, 2007)An unthinkable nightmare at the Grand Canyon in September provided a chance for a Fort Collins man to put to the test his recent emergency medical training. As Ian Bagley, 19, was visiting the Grand Canyon with his mother and father during Labor Day weekend, a 3-year-old girl peered over a protective railing, lost her center of gravity and tumbled over the edge of the cliff as her stunned parents watched helplessly.
BYU publishes handcart book (Deseret News - Utah) (January 2, 2007)BYU Studies has published a new book, "The Willie Handcart Company: Their Day-by-Day Experiences, Including Trail Maps and Driving Directions," which provides a detailed account of the Willie Handcart Company and its ill-fated journey across the wintry plains of Wyoming in 1856.
LDS leaders urge youths to make good choices (Deseret News - Utah) (January 2, 2007)While most youths rang in 2007 at New Year's Eve parties Sunday, thousands of young Latter-day Saint faithful filled the seats of the LDS Conference Center and lined the pews in church buildings across America, to hear prominent church leaders encourage youths to make wise choices.
Romney to Submit Paperwork for 2008 Bid (AP Article) (January 2, 2007)Gov. Mitt Romney this week will submit the necessary paperwork to form a presidential exploratory committee, but not until funeral services for former President Gerald R. Ford have concluded, according to a top aide familiar with his plans.
Romney ready to start the '08 race (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 2, 2007)In the next few days, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is expected to file papers with federal campaign officials to start the long, drawn-out race for the White House.
Romney connecting quickly with bloggers (Boston Globe - Massachusetts) (January 2, 2007)That Hobbs and Moore were asked to the private gathering illustrates a growing effort by Romney and his political team to cultivate a relationship with the conservative blogosphere as he prepares to enter the Republican primary, which is already being shaped as never before by countless bloggers, pundits, and other online opinion-makers.
3 display strength as they say farewell (Deseret News - Utah) (January 2, 2007)As three members of the Ceran family marked the passing of three of their loved ones, the survivors found the strength to stand in front of hundreds and reaffirm their faith in God.
Father awaits heavenly family reunion (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 2, 2007)Three hearses paused outside an LDS chapel here, their presence all too familiar for a family that now has lost eight of its 11 members. The father, Gary Ceran, said he would not shake his fist at heaven, even as he mourned the loss of his wife and two children, who died when an alleged drunken driver plowed into their car on Christmas Eve.
Internet a vast playground for amateur genealogists: Getting To Your Roots (Register-Guard - Oregon) (January 2, 2007)"Once you find out about your ancestors, your history comes alive and you start to understand yourself better," says Carolyn Wardell, director of the Church of Latter-day Saints' Eugene Family History Center.
Local man saves girl on cliff at Grand Canyon (Coloradoan - Colorado) (January 2, 2007)An unthinkable nightmare at the Grand Canyon in September provided a chance for a Fort Collins man to put to the test his recent emergency medical training. As Ian Bagley, 19, was visiting the Grand Canyon with his mother and father during Labor Day weekend, a 3-year-old girl peered over a protective railing, lost her center of gravity and tumbled over the edge of the cliff as her stunned parents watched helplessly.
BYU publishes handcart book (Deseret News - Utah) (January 2, 2007)BYU Studies has published a new book, "The Willie Handcart Company: Their Day-by-Day Experiences, Including Trail Maps and Driving Directions," which provides a detailed account of the Willie Handcart Company and its ill-fated journey across the wintry plains of Wyoming in 1856.
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