LDS Philanthropies: Helping Change and Save Lives
LDS Philanthropies is a department of the Office of the Presiding Bishopric responsible for philanthropic donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated charities including:
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Milestone Reached: BYU ranks among top in employee giving
As with all who donate to BYU, those employees who give are able to designate the priorities and projects their donations will support. Last year this resulted in more than 300 different accounts receiving employee donations. Beneficiaries included scholarships in every college, college and department funds, the Harold B. Lee Library, and BYU Broadcasting. Full Story
Church Responding to Chile Earthquake
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile are actively assisting in relief efforts and determining how the Church can be of most assistance in the wake of one of the most powerful earthquakes of the last century. With over half a million Latter-day Saints living in the country, the Church has a substantial presence in Chile. Full Story
Ogden Temple to Get Architectural Facelift
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans today to remodel and architecturally change the appearance of the Ogden Utah Temple and its grounds. Elder William R. Walker made the announcement in downtown Ogden with Mayor Matthew R. Godfrey. Full Story
Mormon Tabernacle Choir CD tops Billboard category
Deseret Book says The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's new album, "Heavensong: Music of Contemplation and Light," reached No. 1 on Billboard's Classical Crossover chart this week. The album is unique for the choir and includes a choral arrangement of the hit song, "The Prayer," by Grammy Award winner David Foster. Full Story
2009 Brought New Temples, Church Progress
Two temple dedications are among the many highlights for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during 2009. In March, President Thomas S. Monson, world leader of the 13.5 million-member Church, dedicated the Draper Utah Temple. In August he dedicated the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple, the 130th temple of the Church and the 13th temple in Utah. Full Story
