How 5 heroic Latter-day saint missionaries save lives in the Tongan tsunami
On 2022 January 14, a massive eruption on Hunga Tonga triggered a tsunami that swept the Kingdom of Tonga. Homes have been damaged or destroyed. Families and communities continue to clean up and rebuild, often lending a hand to neighbors, extended families, and...
Church implements additional COVID-19 protocols following surge in the Provo MTC
PROVO — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday, 30 December 2021, that it will implement additional health protocols following the surge of positive COVID-19 cases at the flagship MTC. “The Provo MTC continues to operate at a reduced...
Church Re-opens New Zealand MTC After COVID-19 Closure
On Wednesday, 30 June 2021, for the first time in 15 months, a group of new missionaries arrived at the New Zealand Missionary Training Centre (MTC) in Auckland, to start in-person training. These 25 new missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Church Expands Opportunities for Senior Service Missionaries
The First Presidency released a letter today expanding the opportunities for senior service missionaries. Senior service mission assignments were previously available only to those who live in the United States and Canada. These missionaries live at home and serve for...