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From New Zealand Newsroom Reflecting on her service alongside her husband, Sister Maxine Meurs—wife of Elder Peter F. Meurs, Pacific Area President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—recently shared insights on his ministry and her support of his service across the Pacific.
Elder Peter F. Meurs Concludes Dedicated Service in the Pacific Area Presidency
From New Zealand Newsroom Auckland, New Zealand — The Pacific Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this week the conclusion of the devoted service of Elder Peter F. Meurs as a General Authority Seventy and as a member of the Pacific Area Presidency. Following this assignment, he will now serve as a General Authority Seventy...
The Church of Jesus Christ Endorses New Zealand Religious Diversity Statement
From New Zealand Newsroom The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has joined a wide range of faith communities across New Zealand in co-signing the fourth edition of the New Zealand Statement on Religious Diversity, reaffirming a shared commitment to religious freedom, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.
New Solomon Islands Honiara Mission Reflects Continued Growth of the Church
From Australia Newsroom A new chapter in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Solomon Islands has begun with the establishment of the Solomon Islands Honiara Mission.
New Samoa Apia East Mission Marks Historic Milestone for Samoa
From New Zealand Newsroom More than 160 years after missionaries first arrived in Samoa, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will create the new Samoa Apia East Mission on July 1, 2026. The new mission reflects the continued growth of the Church in Samoa and American Samoa and will be led by President Adney Reid and Sister Tina Reid.
The Church of Jesus Christ Doubles Number of Missions in PNG
From Papua New Guinea Newsroom Daru, the provincial capital of Western Province, and Madang, the picturesque capital of Madang Province, are each set to host a new mission, a large geographical area with full-time proselytizing missionaries, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Missionaries are both young adults between the ages of 18-25...
New Australia Brisbane South Mission to Begin Serving Southeast Queensland
From Australia Newsroom A new mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin serving southeast Queensland on July 1, 2026. The Australia Brisbane South Mission will be led by President Greg Trimble and Sister Kristyn Trimble and is one of five new missions being created across the Pacific Area.
President Oaks Says Soon There Will Be More Missionaries Than Ever
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) “In coming weeks, we will have the largest number of full-time missionaries in the Church’s history,” President Dallin H. Oaks told new mission leaders on Saturday, June 20.
The Church of Jesus Christ Contributes to Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project
From New Zealand Newsroom Elder Peter F. Meurs, Pacific Area President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced on Friday the 19th of June a significant donation from the Church to support the ongoing restoration of Christ Church Cathedral which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquakes that devastated many parts of the city.
New Zealand Communities Begin First National JustServe Week
From New Zealand Newsroom