In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an immigrant-friendly church; same-sex couples attending church; a new MTC in Africa.
Also: Same-sex couples who attend Sunday services despite the challenges; a new Missionary Training Center; Joseph Smith’s polygamy and his overlooked revelations.
The Mormon Land newsletter is The Salt Lake Tribune’s weekly highlight reel of news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join us onand receive the full newsletter, podcast transcripts and access to all of our religion content — for as little as $3 a month.which called for federal immigration reform with an eye toward compassion and keeping families together.
“But it will,” he concludes, “materially help the strangers whom God, Jesus and our church leaders have expressly charged us with aiding.” Married in 2021, Ryan and Liz Giles have remained active in the church, a decision they stressed may not be right for everyone in the queer community.
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