News Releases
‘Giving Machines’ Unite Communities in Service Across New Zealand
From New Zealand Newsroom The Christmas “Light the World Giving Machines” initiative continues to inspire generosity and compassion around New Zealand. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomed local charities and community organizations, on 22 January, 2025 to celebrate the initiative’s impact.
Samoan Villagers Serve Together in a Common Cause
From New Zealand Newsroom
Papua New Guinean Church Pioneers Reminisce
From Papua New Guinea Newsroom In 1982, Mauveri Rome (pronounced Ro-May) and his wife Vaiba made a decision that changed not just the path of their young family, but the development of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Papua New Guinea. They accepted the invitation of a senior missionary couple to be baptized.
Bringing Teens Together in Australia and New Zealand
From New Zealand Newsroom
Latter-day Saints Around the Pacific: January 2025
From New Zealand Newsroom Pacific Newsroom features stories from around the Pacific to show what the members and leaders are doing to bless and serve their communities. This month we featured the following stories from Vanuatu, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
Primary Children Invited to Serve Other Children in 2025
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which serves children ages 3 to 11, has a rich legacy of children serving other children since the Primary was organized on August 25, 1878.
Elder and Sister Uchtdorf to Address Young Adults at February Worldwide Devotional
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Harriet, will speak at the February Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults broadcast.
Elder and Sister Andersen to Keynote RootsTech Family Discovery Day
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Kathy, will be the keynote speakers for RootsTech Family Discovery Day on Saturday, March 8.
2025 Mission Leadership Assignments
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new mission leaders for 164 missions worldwide. They will begin their service in July.
Vanuatu Quake Recovery Continues with Faith and Resilience
From New Zealand Newsroom On December 17, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, causing loss of life and extensive damage in the capital, Port Vila. Leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are working with others to alleviate suffering and help communities recover from the disaster.