This week the First Presidency announced new area leadership assignments with a modification that gives some presidencies four people serving rather than three. If you did not see the story on the new Temple Square Visitors’ Center, this is a must! The Tabernacle Choir will be doing a benefit concert in the iconic Hollywood Bowl where all proceeds will go to trusted charities, and the Church will match every dollar in addition. Read this week’s report below. You can catch up on last week’s report HERE. Read the report from two weeks ago HERE.
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First Presidency Announces New Area Leadership Assignments
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Church Leadership
The First Presidency has announced the 2026–2027 area leadership assignments as well as adaptations that increase support in Area Presidencies to better meet the needs of a growing Church. These changes become effective on August 1, 2026. Each of the following General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies serves as a member of an Area Presidency. There are no longer specific counselor designations. The Area President is on the left, marked with an asterisk, with photos of those serving in the Area Presidency extending to the right. 9 of the 24 area presidencies will have four members serving. SEE ENTIRE RELEASE HERE.
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New Temple Square Visitors’ Center Unlike Any Other
Monday, April 13, 2026
Temples Rising
A sneak peek into the new 39,800 square foot Visitors’ Center at Temple Square revealed a refreshing answer to how to tell our story. For years visitors to Temple Square have asked two questions. “Do Latter-day Saints believe in Jesus Christ and Can we come inside your temple? This new visitors’ center answers both questions masterfully, but the second question in a way that is utterly new. READ THE ENTIRE STORY HERE.
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Tabernacle Choir to Do Benefit Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
Monday, April 13, 2026
To All the World
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square and the O.C. Tanner Gift of Music have announced that tickets for the “Songs of Hope Benefit Concert” at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, will be available beginning April 17, 2026. The concerts will take place June 24–25, 2026. Tickets will be available for purchase through the Hollywood Bowl website. The Church will match the revenue from concert ticket sales, thereby doubling the charitable contributions associated with the event. READ THE STORY HERE.
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Pacific Palisades Meetinghouse Rededicated after Devastating Wildfire
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Communities of the Saints
In a symbol of hope and renewal, a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reopened following last year’s wildfire that swept through the surrounding hillsides of Pacific Palisades, California. “Returning to our chapel after a year of work is a joyful milestone that fills us with renewed hope for the future,” said Brian Ames, who serves as a stake president of the congregation. READ ENTIRE STORY HERE.
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Bacolod Philippines Temple Opens Doors to the Media
Monday, April 13, 2026
Temples Rising
Church leaders welcomed journalists and media professionals for an initial look inside the newly completed temple before the public open house begins on April 16. “Bacolod, you’re the City of Smiles, but think about it, what could the bigger smile be, if not family living together happily forever? That’s why the temple is here today,” Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong said. “We want to build temples closer to our members so they don’t have to spend so much time and money traveling to worship in a place that is so important to them.” READ ENTIRE STORY HERE.
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Milestones for Temples in Brazil, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Montana
Monday, April 13, 2026
Temples Rising
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Belo Horizonte Brazil, Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala and Managua Nicaragua Temples. The groundbreaking date for the Missoula Montana Temple has also been announced. SEE ENTIRE RELEASE HERE.
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Elder and Sister Gong to be in Friend to Friend Video for Children
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Apostolic Ministry
A new Friend to Friend video for children from The Church of Jesus Christ titled “Friend to Friend: Prophets Guide Us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ” will be available for streaming beginning Sunday, May 24, 2026. The video offers special messages for children by Elder Gerrit W. Gong, Sister Susan Gong, and the Primary General Presidency. Through music, messages and activities, the video helps teach how prophets guide us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Throughout the video, children and familiar Friend to Friend characters help explore questions such as What is a prophet?, What do prophets do?, and Why are prophets important today? READ ENTIRE STORY HERE.
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White House Faith Office Leader Visits Church Headquarters
Friday, April 10, 2026
Apostolic Ministry
White House Sr. Faith Advisor Paula White-Cain met with Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, J. Anette Dennis of the Relief Society General Presidency and Gordon H. Smith, director of Church Hosting, during a visit to Salt Lake City, Utah. During her time in the city, she met with regional multi-faith leaders and toured the Church’s welfare and self-reliance facilities, which are designed to help individuals and families meet basic needs. READ STORY HERE.
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President Camille Johnson Teaches that Daily Acts of Kindness are Vital to Society
Friday, April 10, 2026
Church Leadership
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson taught a Utah audience about the importance of being kind on Friday, April 10, 2026. “Our kind acts, one a day over a lifetime, are vital to the well-being of our families, community and nation,” President Johnson told over 150 educators, business, government and religious leaders during the 2026 Kindness Summit at Rice-Eccles Stadium at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. READ ENTIRE STORY HERE.
