LDS Church
October 2026 general conference summaries and announcements published
The Church Newsroom has published comprehensive summaries of all sessions from October 2026 general conference, including talk highlights and official announcements. The page serves as the central repository for conference proceedings and will be updated with video and transcript links.
September 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM MT · via Church Newsroom · 4 sources
Pew study: LDS retention rate drops to 54%, down from 70% in 2007
A Pew Research Center analysis reveals that just 54% of Americans raised Latter-day Saint still identify with the faith as adults, down sharply from 70% in 2007, according to Axios. The 16-percentage-point decline over two decades marks one of the steepest retention drops among major U.S. religious groups tracked by Pew.
September 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM MT · via Axios · 6 sources
Pro-LDS podcast comment may complicate Church's Mormon Stories lawsuit
John Dehlin's legal team is citing a recent podcast interview in which a Church attorney made comments they believe strengthen their defense against the LDS Church's trademark lawsuit over the "Mormon Stories" name.
September 30, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 12 sources
Members call new two-hour Sunday 'In-and-Out' as schedule reactions pour in
Latter-day Saints have coined the nickname "In-and-Out Sunday" for the Church's new compressed two-hour meeting format that began September 2026. The Salt Lake Tribune collected member reactions showing mixed responses: many appreciate shorter Sundays and more family time, while others report feeling rushed and missing the previous three-hour block's community connection. The schedule change affects millions of members globally who now attend sacrament meeting and one class period back-to-back rather than the longtime three-hour format.
September 29, 2026 at 7:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 5 sources
Commentary urges attention to both Pope Leo and President Oaks' messages
A Salt Lake Tribune commentary argues the world needs both Pope Leo's reminder that some political preferences conflict with gospel principles and President Dallin Oaks' repeated calls for peacemaking across partisan divides. The piece highlights parallel messaging from Catholic and Latter-day Saint leaders during a polarized election season, noting both religious figures have urged believers to prioritize unity and constitutional principles over party loyalty.
September 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Commentary: LDS woman held no office but wielded power for 35 years
The Salt Lake Tribune publishes a commentary identifying a Latter-day Saint woman who, despite holding no official church position or being sustained by vote, exercised significant influence within LDS institutions for 35 years. The piece does not name the individual in its headline, framing the essay around the gap between formal authority and actual power in church governance.
September 28, 2026 at 8:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
LDS chapel slated for highway demolition opens 1980 time capsule early
A Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Salt Lake County opened its 1980 time capsule four years early, ahead of the building's scheduled demolition for the Bangerter Highway expansion project. The capsule was originally intended to remain buried until 2030.
September 27, 2026 at 8:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
Pew study: LDS retention rates drop as converts hold steady
A Pew Research Center study finds that retention rates for people raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have dropped dramatically over the last decade, while conversion rates have remained relatively stable, according to ABC4 Utah. Only 54% of people raised LDS now identify as Latter-day Saints in adulthood.
September 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 5 sources
Atlantic writer McKay Coppins details $10K loss in yearlong sports betting investigation
Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins, a practicing Latter-day Saint, spoke at Utah Valley University about his yearlong investigation into the online sports betting industry, which cost him nearly $10,000 in losses. Coppins told the audience he intentionally bet on sports for a year to understand the mechanics and psychology of an industry now legal in most U.S. states.
September 25, 2026 at 7:03 AM MT · via KSL · 2 sources
Latter-day Saint birthrates decline as global fertility drops
Latter-day Saints, once known for having among the nation's highest birthrates, are now experiencing the same fertility decline affecting most Americans. The Salt Lake Tribune examines whether changing family-size patterns among Church members will reverse as pronatalist movements gain traction globally.
September 25, 2026 at 6:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 7 sources
Elder Cook to address young adults at November worldwide devotional
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife Mary will speak to young adults during a worldwide devotional broadcast available November 1 in the Americas and November 8 in other areas, the Church announced.
September 24, 2026 at 11:03 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · 2 sources
Church releases 2027 calendar of broadcasts and key events
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published its 2027 calendar listing general conference dates, worldwide devotionals, and key institutional events. The calendar includes meetings and activities designed to build faith in Jesus Christ. The release follows the Church's annual practice of providing members advance notice of scheduled broadcasts and gatherings.
September 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 4 sources