PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in General Santos City, Philippines, quickly united in service to deliver food kits by boat to those in need following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao on Monday, June 8. Learn More on Church Newsroom. news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.…

The debate over religion and schools is often framed as a conflict. But it doesn't have to be. Our Christine Cooke Fairbanks' new op-ed in @PublicSquareMag shows it can be an opportunity to ask: How can we better accommodate diverse families while preserving everyone's freedoms?

Read the full op-ed here: publicsquaremag.org/media-ed…

As you study the Savior’s life, the restoration of the priesthood, and the return of the sealing keys by Elijah that unite our families for eternity, you can know with certainty that the Savior fulfilled the Father’s plan.

Christine Cooke Fairbanks writes about ways to better support the faith of students while avoiding the endorsement or establishment of religion at schools: publicsquaremag.org/media-ed…

“Jesus Christ is at the center of this house of the Lord, and so we’re grateful to be here, be part of this dedication,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (@UchtdorfDF), Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who dedicated the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Springfield, Oregon, on Sunday, June 7, 2026. This is Oregon’s third house of the Lord. More than 200 Latter-day Saints gathered inside Oregon’s newest temple for the dedication. The sacred event was also broadcast to hundreds of other faithful members at local meetinghouses in the temple district. Learn more on Church Newsroom. newsroom.churchofjesuschrist…

Our thoughts on the DoD brouhaha: publicsquaremag.org/faith/ch…

In the temple we learn to distinguish between the holy and the profane, the clean and the unclean.   The words at the door of the temple—“Holiness to the Lord”— are both an invitation and a commandment to all who would enter.  Just as this newly dedicated Yorba Linda California Temple is in the world and yet is a place apart, here each of us learns how to be in the world and yet not of the world.    Gradually all that is impure or unworthy in our character is rooted out as we draw closer to the Lord in His house. Our very desires change over time. It is a conditioning for life in a holy, celestial realm.

I've got a new summary today out about the Lego bruhaha and how somehow it became about the Church: publicsquaremag.org/covering…

Men on a Mission: My recent assignment to the Europe North Area with Elder Quentin L. Cook left me with deep appreciation for both early and modern missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the historical areas we visited was the River Ribble, where Elder Cook’s great-great-grandfather, Elder Heber C. Kimball, performed the first baptisms in England in 1837. He was one of nine apostles called to serve in that early British Isles mission. Eventually, over 50,000 converts from that era emigrated to the Salt Lake Valley and became the strength of a growing Church. On our recent visit, we also met with missionaries in front of Royal Albert Hall in London. It was inspiring to be with such a large group of valiant missionaries in such an historic location. We later had opportunities to witness of Jesus Christ at Pembroke College, Oxford University. Those early “men on a mission” paved the way for future elders and sisters to invite God’s children to come unto Christ. Today there are six missions in the British Isles, part of a missionary force of more than 84,000 missionaries worldwide. Walking in the footsteps of those pioneering Apostles reminded me of the call we share with them even today, to be a witness to the name of Christ in all the world.

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we bear witness of Him whenever we share His love with all around us—and help it take root in each person we meet.

How should we be adapting to AI? Marianna Richardson thinks it begins in relationships: publicsquaremag.org/media-ed…

True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and is a principle of action, trust, and power. As we act in accordance with the truths of the Savior’s gospel and trust in His promises, we are blessed with the spiritual capacity to “rise up” and press forward through the challenges of mortality while experiencing the joys His gospel makes possible in our lives.

We're proud to feature Jenny Mathis' essay on Christlike communication. It starts with civility, but goes so much deeper: publicsquaremag.org/dialogue…

In recognition of the 250-year anniversary of the founding of the United States of America as a free and independent nation, Elder Quentin L. Cook and I discussed the importance of religious liberty and its underlying significance for the restored Church of Jesus Christ. We believe in religious liberty. As the Eleventh Article of Faith reminds us, “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.”

We're very interested in the conversation about faith and AI. Along with Elder Gong, we published this article yesterday that looks at some of the questions: publicsquaremag.org/uncatego…

What an incredible honor it was to meet with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the beautiful Bellevue Palace in Berlin.   Our conversation centered on a truth we both cherish deeply: that selfless service is a force for good—one that strengthens individuals and uplifts communities. In a world that often feels divided, I am grateful for moments like this that remind us of what unites us.   I shared that service to God and service to our fellow men is at the heart of everything we do in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Across Germany and around the world, I see faithful men and women quietly giving of their time and talents to bless others. This is discipleship in its purest form.   I am thankful for leaders who encourage civic engagement and for all who choose to make a difference through acts of kindness, no matter how small. Together, as we follow the Savior’s example, we can help create communities rooted in love.

As I stand on Mars Hill where the Apostle Paul preached about the “unknown God,” I am reminded how grateful I am to know, as Paul said, that “in [God] we live, and move, and have our being” (Acts 17:28).

On the eve of "Pride Month," I wrote this article for @PublicSquareMag. I hope it's helpful! (Link below)