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Amid growing division, these stories show how sacred spaces and the collaboration behind them can inspire peace, unity, and hope.

During the Eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan, Elder Patrick Kearon of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emphasized that peace can be built through trust, compassion, and collaboration, drawing a powerful parallel to the ongoing renovation of the Salt Lake Temple. He described the temple’s reconstruction, involving hundreds of skilled individuals working toward a shared purpose, as a metaphor for healing divisions and fostering unity across faiths and cultures.
Read the full article, In Kazakhstan, Elder Kearon Urges Peace Through Trust and Friendship

Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman and Sister Amy A. Wright of the Primary General Presidency just wrapped up a weeklong ministry tour across Europe, visiting Saints and civic leaders in five countries. From devotionals in Berlin and Rome to humanitarian meetings in Poland and Switzerland, their message centered on faith, divine potential, and the power of service. Their visit highlighted the Church’s efforts to strengthen families, uplift communities, and prepare the rising generation.
Learn more about their ministry here: Church Leaders Share the Love of Christ in Europe

Lastly, Sister J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, recently completed a 10-day ministry across Southern Africa, where she met with local leaders, youth, and families, and participated in service projects and devotionals. From assembling comfort packs for survivors of abuse in Cape Town to celebrating new school facilities in Zimbabwe, her visit highlighted the Church’s commitment to compassion, education, and healing.
Her message was simple but powerful: in a world full of challenges, love, service, and faith can bring light and hope.
Click here to read the full article: Sister Dennis Shares God’s Love in Southern Africa

















