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A meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Santaquin, Utah, has been vandalized. The damage was reported by local news, though the extent of the destruction and whether any suspects have been identified remain unclear. No injuries have been reported, and it is not known if the act was targeted or random.
- 2New presidents named for Orlando and Querétaro temples●Learn about the new presidents, matrons of the Orlando Florida and Querétaro Mexico temples
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the new presidents and matrons of the Orlando Florida Temple and the Querétaro Mexico Temple. The Church News introduced the couples appointed to lead operations at each temple, outlining their backgrounds and decades of church service. The appointments are drawing attention among members in both Florida and central Mexico, where the temples serve large congregations.
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The traditional spiritual 'Give Me Jesus' is being shared and sung in faith communities. The hymn, long associated with American church tradition, expresses a simple declaration of devotion, with its refrain turning away from earthly comforts toward faith. Church groups are circulating performances and reflections on the song, keeping the well-loved hymn in front of congregations.
- 4Highly educated Mormons attend church weekly at high rates●86% of Mormons with bachelor’s or higher go to church weekly. That didn't surprise this reporter
A new report finds that 86% of Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who hold a bachelor's degree or higher attend church weekly. The figure stands out because highly educated Americans across most religious groups tend to attend religious services less often, making Latter-day Saints a notable exception, and a reporter covering the story said the number did not surprise her.