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177th Semiannual General Conference, October 2007

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'Experienced church leader,' lawyer and business executive is newest apostle

Elder Quentin L. Cook, the newest apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said he is humbled and overwhelmed by his new responsibilities.
Elder Eyring named new second counselor; Elder Quentin L. Cook is new apostle

President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Quentin L. Cook described their new callings to the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, respectively, during a news conference following the opening session today of the church's 177th Semiannual General Conference.

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BYU at Triad: all the perks in smaller box

The recent opening of a newly renovated and upgraded educational facility in Salt Lake City has widened the scope of enrollees to Utah's largest private university. Brigham Young University's new downtown satellite location at the Triad Center allows even more students to take advantage...

City Creek Center

Downtown buildings are coming down so City Creek Center can rise. Salt Lake City is in the early stages of a five-year makeover that will forever change the look of three prominent downtown blocks. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 20-acre development will bring an...
City Creek Center — Downtown Rising revitalization is under way

Men will be wearing suits and ties. Women will be in dresses and dress shoes. Few, if any, will be wearing hard hats or orange vests as they converge on Salt Lake City this weekend for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 177th Semiannual General Conference, though given the...
Conference and culture

Enrich S.L. visit with gallery offerings
Food for both body and soul

There are tons of ways to fill your belly downtown during general conference weekend, but why settle for that? Here are a few restaurants that aim to nourish more than the bodies of its diners. • One World Cafe (41 S. 300 East, www.oneworldeverybodyeats.com ) has no set menu, but...
From the pulpit in October 1907 General Conference

S.L. overflows with visitors; talks address faith and families
General Conference information

Schedules and other facts on 177th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which will convene in the Conference Center this weekend. When Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6-7, 2007. The Saturday general sessions will be held at 10 a.m. and 2...
General Conference parking

Getting around downtown can be complicated with ongoing demolition for the City Creek Center project. But once a person arrives downtown, it also can be difficult finding a place to park. The map at right shows parking available in the downtown area, according to the Web site...
LDS 2nd counselor vacancy is unusual

The last time The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had to replace a second counselor in the First Presidency who died in office was about 75 years ago. On Dec. 11, 1931, President Charles W. Nibley, second counselor to President Heber J. Grant, died at age 82. He wasn't...
Music to check out

Over General Conference weekend, there will be some performing-arts activities that visitors may want to check out. Here is a list of some of the happenings Friday through Monday (but make note that schedules are always subject to change): • The Repertory Dance Theatre will...
Once upon a time: 'Blast from the past' still hot

Once upon a time — actually, soon after Thomas Henry Morrison and his wife started the business in their home kitchen in 1883 — Morrison carts prowled downtown Salt Lake City, dispensing hot Scottish-style meat pies that quickly became a beloved dinner tradition for many Utahns. ...
Peru earthquake — LDS Church vows to assist in the rebuilding process

When news of last month's massive earthquake in Peru reached David Utrilla, the Ogden resident flashed back to an awful day more than three decades past. It was 1974, and Utrilla was a boy living in Peru's capital of Lima when a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook and twisted the city. The...
President Faust — A look back

As Latter-day Saints anticipate the opening of their faith's 177th Semiannual General Conference on Saturday, many are wondering who will be named as second counselor in the First Presidency of the LDS Church following the death of President James E. Faust on Aug. 10. Known by colleagues...
Second counselors in the First Presidency

1. Frederick G. Williams*, 1833-37. 2. Hyrum Smith, 1837-41. 3. William Law*, 1841-44. 4. Willard Richards, 1847-54. 5. Jedediah M. Grant, 1854-56. 6. Daniel H. Wells*, 1857-77. 7. Joseph F. Smith, 1880-1901. 8. Rudger Clawson,** Oct. 6, 1901-Oct. 10, 1901....
LDS women warned about effect of media

To "an alarming extent" today's children are being educated by the media, President Thomas S. Monson, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned women during the annual General Relief Society meeting Saturday. The messages portrayed...
General Relief Society meeting Internet broadcast this Saturday

The general Relief Society meeting will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. (MDT) in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The meeting will include addresses by a member of the First Presidency and by the Relief Society general presidency. Point your browser to the following link for...

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