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LDS Church Suspends Word of Wisdom Requirement For Remainder of 2020

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints released a statement that declared the suspension of Word of Wisdom for the remainder of 2020 early Wednesday morning. The Word of Wisdom is a health code that requires members of the Church to abstain from alcohol, coffee, tea, and drugs. “It’s been a tough year for so many reasons. We just think the Saints should take … Continue reading LDS Church Suspends Word of Wisdom Requirement For Remainder of 2020

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General Conference, News

Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the 12 Apostles weigh in on General Conference being online for the second time.

President Russell M. Nelson: Make sure that your connections are up to par, both spiritually and digitally. Nobody likes buffering. Dallin H Oaks: I truly hope this is the last time General Conference is online. I cannot figure out why Zoom keeps telling me to update. Dieter F Uchtdorf: I am so happy that we can bring General Conference to the whole world through digital … Continue reading Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the 12 Apostles weigh in on General Conference being online for the second time.

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John the Revelator Appears, Drops Mic, and Returns to the Afterlife

It is no surprise that 2020 has been quite a year for the history books, but nobody expected this. Eyewitnesses on the isle of Patmos have confirmed that John the Revelator has appeared in the year 2020. Reportedly, on the morning of June 1st, 2020, a strong beam of light shined onto the small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Eyewitnesses report that John the … Continue reading John the Revelator Appears, Drops Mic, and Returns to the Afterlife

James West
Ward Clerk
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Frazzled Ward Clerk Finally Figures Out Why Church Attendance Has Been So Low Since Mid-March

Scott Cook, a computer science major in his third year, serves as Ward Clerk in the Provo 110 YSA ward. Each Sunday since being called last year, Scott dutifully emerged from his private room to count the attending members. But on March 15, Scott, blissfully unaware of current events, arrived for sacrament only to find himself the sole attendee. He texted the bishop, asking where … Continue reading Frazzled Ward Clerk Finally Figures Out Why Church Attendance Has Been So Low Since Mid-March

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Temple sealers
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Elite Temple Sealers Awakened from Cryo Sleep to Staff Limited Temple Reopenings

Since Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that 17 temples would be reopening for live sealings this month, General Authorities quickly issued the call to awaken two dozen sealers who had been frozen at the start of the pandemic. Sources confirm they represent an elite force of priesthood holders who can confidently perform sealings without fear of becoming infected. “When … Continue reading Elite Temple Sealers Awakened from Cryo Sleep to Staff Limited Temple Reopenings

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