{"id":360505,"date":"2026-06-14T16:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/360505\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T16:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:38:12","slug":"in-case-you-missed-it-president-christofferson-dedicates-california-temple-plus-8-more-stories-church-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/360505\/","title":{"rendered":"In case you missed it: President Christofferson dedicates California Temple, plus 8 more stories. \u2013 Church News"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the week of June 7-13, President D. Todd Christofferson<\/a>, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple.<\/a><\/p>\n

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf<\/a>, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dedicated the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple.<\/a> <\/p>\n

A 22-minute discussion video<\/a> on religious freedom between President Christofferson<\/a> and Elder Quentin L. Cook<\/a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was published for congregations to watch together. <\/p>\n

The Church News reported on Elder Neil L. Andersen<\/a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, as he testified of Jesus Christ and the power of making covenants<\/a> to missionaries in the Philippines Bacolod Mission. <\/p>\n

Elder Gerrit W. Gong<\/a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught about best practices for maintaining sensitivity to hear the Holy Ghost<\/a> as AI use increases in the world.<\/p>\n

The public open house began<\/a> for the Belo Horizante Brazil Temple<\/a>. The Springfield Missouri Temple<\/a> and Missoula Montana Temple<\/a> both broke ground and the Huntsville Alabama Temple<\/a> groundbreaking date was set. <\/p>\n

A letter from the Church\u2019s Priesthood and Family department<\/a> detailed an implementation guide<\/a> to help members and leaders prepare for the new Sunday schedule changes.<\/p>\n

Brigham Young University professor Justin Dyer joined the Church News podcast<\/a> to discuss religious activity in America and what it means for Church members.<\/p>\n

Around 1,500 young adults from across Europe<\/a> gathered in Burnley, England, to serve women and children in need.<\/p>\n

Find more about these stories below.<\/p>\n

1. President Christofferson dedicates the Yorba Linda California Temple as a testament of the Lord\u2019s work\"\"President D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor in the First Presidency, center, holds the hand of his wife, Sister Kathy Christofferson, as they climb the front stairs of the Yorba Linda California Temple arriving for its dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Yorba Linda, California. | Rick Loomis, for the Deseret News <\/p>\n

On Sunday, June 6, President D. Todd Christofferson<\/a> dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple<\/a>, calling it a \u201ca testament to the faith of many generations, with the promise of more faithful, covenant-keeping generations to come.\u201d <\/p>\n

This is the first temple dedication President Christofferson has presided over since he was named as second counselor in the First Presidency by President Dallin H. Oaks<\/a> in October 2025. <\/p>\n

Read more about the Yorba Linda California Temple dedication here.<\/a> Watch a video with President Christofferson at the Yorba Linda California Temple talking about youth.<\/a>Read the Yorba Linda California Temple dedicatory prayer here.<\/a>2. \u2018It will enrich our lives\u2019: President Uchtdorf dedicates Willamette Valley Oregon Temple\"PresidentPresident Dieter F. Uchtdorf, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife, Sister Harriet Uchtdorf, stand near the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple in Springfield, Oregon, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News <\/p>\n

President Dieter F. Utchdorf<\/a> dedicated the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple<\/a> on Sunday, June 6. He sought parallels between temple blessings and \u201cthe wonderful Willamette River flowing quietly but strongly just in the neighborhood of this temple.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple marks the 219th dedicated temple in operation. <\/p>\n

Read more about the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple dedication here.<\/a>Watch a video with President Uchtdorf talking about the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple here.<\/a>Read the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple dedicatory prayer here.<\/a>3. A look back at the 5th-Sunday discussion and video with President Christofferson and on religious freedom, Constitution\"PresidentPresident D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor in the First Presidency, left, and Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles discuss religious freedom and America’s founding in a video that congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States watched together during Sunday services on Sunday, May 31, 2026. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints <\/p>\n

Both the Church and the Church News revisited the video of President D. Todd Christofferson<\/a> and Elder Quentin L. Cook<\/a> sitting down for a 22-minute discussion on religious freedom<\/a> and America\u2019s founding. The video was published for Latter-day Saints to watch together during the fifth Sunday lesson on May 31. <\/p>\n

Read more about President Christofferson\u2019s and Elder Cook\u2019s discussion on religious freedom here.<\/a>4. Elder Andersen testifies to missionaries in Philippines Bacolod Mission of the power of temple covenants\"ElderElder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks to missionaries serving in the Philippines Bacolod Mission in Talisay, Philippines, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News <\/p>\n

On May 30, Elder Neil L. Andersen<\/a> spoke to missionaries in the Philippines Bacolod Mission<\/a> on the power of making covenants. The missionary meeting came the night before the dedication of the Bacolod Philippines Temple. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an amazing time for the Philippines,\u201d Elder Andersen said. <\/p>\n

Read more about Elder Andersen meeting with missionaries in the Philippines here.<\/a>5. Elder Gong teaches how to hear God\u2019s voice amid increased use of artificial intelligence\"ElderElder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles smiles as he teaches about artificial intelligence in a video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, June 7, 2026. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints <\/p>\n

Elder Gerrit W. Gong<\/a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles released a video titled \u201cFaith, Dignity, and Human Flourishing: Hearing God\u2019s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence,\u201d<\/a> <\/p>\n

In the video, Elder Gong taught about three gospel-centered guideposts to help guide personal use of AI: rely on the Spirit, practice wisdom and apply wise judgment informed by doctrine and one\u2019s lived experience.<\/p>\n

Read more about this story here and watch the video.<\/a>6. Temple News: Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple to begin open house, Springfield Missouri and Missoula Montana groundbreakings, and Huntsville Alabama Temple groundbreaking date set\"AClockwise from top left: The Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple at dusk; Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante joins Latter-day Saints and community leaders for the ceremonial turning of the soil at the groundbreaking of the Springfield Missouri Temple on June 6, 2026; Shovels to be used for the ceremonial turning of the soil at the groundbreaking of the Missoula Montana Temple stand ready on June 6, 2026; an exterior rendering of the Huntsville Alabama Temple. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints <\/p>\n

The Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple<\/a> open house will run from June 13 to June 27. It will then be dedicated on Aug. 16. <\/p>\n

The Springfield Missouri Temple<\/a> and Missoula Montana Temple<\/a> held their groundbreaking ceremonies on Saturday, June 6.<\/p>\n

The groundbreaking for the Huntsville Alabama Temple<\/a> was set for Aug. 15.<\/p>\n

See photos from the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple here.<\/a>Read more about the Missoula Montana Temple groundbreaking here.<\/a>Read more about the Springfield Missouri Temple groundbreaking here.<\/a>Read more about the upcoming groundbreaking for the Huntsville Alabama Temple here.<\/a>7. Prepare for new Sunday class meeting schedule with implementation guide\"MembersMembers of a ward converse with each other. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints <\/p>\n

As announced in March<\/a>, congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world will begin a new Sunday class meeting schedule on Sept. 6.<\/p>\n

A letter from the Church\u2019s Priesthood and Family department sent Thursday, June 11, to ward and stake leaders says the Church has an implementation guide<\/a> to help members and leaders prepare. The guide explains what should be done for the next few months and specifically on Sunday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Sept. 6.<\/p>\n

Read this story here.<\/a>8. Episode 298: Examining religious activity data with Justin Dyer\"JustinBrigham Young University professor of religious education and BYU Studies editor-in-chief Justin Dyer speaks with Church News editor Ryan Jensen on the Church News podcast episode released Tuesday, June 9, 2026. | Rex Warner, Deseret News <\/p>\n

BYU professor Justin Dyer joined Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen<\/a> on this week\u2019s podcast<\/a> to discuss data showing that Church members have the highest religious activity in America. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we find in the research is that it\u2019s that religiosity \u2014 it\u2019s that connecting with the divine \u2014 that really makes the big differences in our lives,\u201d Dyer said.<\/p>\n

Listen to or watch the podcast here.<\/a>9. European young adults assemble food supplies, hygiene kits for women and children in need\"YoungYoung adults from across Europe gather in Burnley, England, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to prepare six-month food supplies and assemble over 1,500 hygiene kits for three local charities that help women and children. The project was part of the One by One Young Single Adult Conference held May 29-31, 2026. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints <\/p>\n

Around 1,500 young adults from across Europe gathered<\/a> in Burnley, England, on Saturday, May 30, to serve women and children in need in Lancashire, England. <\/p>\n

In addition to the service project, the event included temple worship, social activities and a special meeting<\/a> with Elder Clark G. Gilbert<\/a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.<\/p>\n

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