Witness the significant milestones of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the year 2025
For The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2025 was a year of stronger global growth and outreach, marked by temple announcements and groundbreakings, expanded humanitarian service and collaborations, and historic leadership transitions.
January 3: Salt Lake Temple construction update
The Salt Lake Temple completed key seismic upgrades and finished the basement of its north addition. A new “Come, Follow Me” statue was installed while most of the Temple Square reopened.
January 17: Humanitarian collaboration between Seventh-day Adventist and LDS Church
Since 1995, the Church and The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) have collaborated on 330 humanitarian projects to help those in need. Blaine R. Maxfield said this partnership reflects shared values and commitment to serving humanity.
January 20: Attendance in Trump’s 2nd inauguration
Elders Gary Stevenson and Gerritt Wong represented the Church at President Trump’s second inauguration, reflecting its commitment to freedom and constitutional civility.
January 21: Temple groundbreakings in the Philippines and England
Groundbreakings for new temples were held in Tacloban, Philippines and Birmingham, England. The Tacloban Temple will be a two-storey, 21,407-square-foot building, while the Birmingham Temple will be a one-storey, 10,800-square-foot structure with patron housing and arrival facilities.
January 24: Participation in relief organizations to aid the California wildfire
The Church donated $1.2 million to support the American Red Cross, International Medical Corps, Project Hope and Save the Children in response to the California wildfires
February 3: Temple groundbreakings in Madagascar and Brazil
Groundbreakings were held for new temples in Antananarivo, Madagascar and Florianópolis, Brazil. The Antananarivo Temple will be a single-storey, 10,000-square-foot building with patron housing, while the Florianópolis Temple will be the city’s first and built on a 5.5-acre site.
February 13: 15 new hymns for the Church and homes
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 15 new hymns as part of its global collection, “Hymns—For Home and Church,” expanding its worldwide music repertoire.
February 17: Heart center in Cambodia
After years of work, the Church donated a heart center in Siem Reap, Cambodia, made possible through small contributions from members worldwide, according to Elder Benjamin Tai.
February 18: Temple groundbreakings in Mexico and the Philippines
Groundbreakings were held for new temples in Culiacán, Mexico and Tuguegarao City, Philippines. The Culiacán Temple will be a onestorey, 10,000-square-foot building, while the Tuguegarao Temple will be a single-storey, 18,850-square-foot structure with patron housing and a distribution center.
February 28: Meeting between one of the twelve Apostles and Sierra Leone’s president and first lady
Elder D. Todd Christofferson met with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio to promote religious tolerance and education.
March 3: Contribution to water sustainability in Mexico
The Church donated a drinking water system to Villa de Santa Ana Nichi, benefiting 2,500 people across five neighborhoods, schools and a hospital.
March 10: Completion of the 2025 water conservation project
The Church will complete a major 2025 water conservation project using smart controllers, reducing water use by 20 percent through weather-based adjustments.
March 12: Humanitarian aid from the Church in Argentina
After a devastating rainstorm in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, the Church provided humanitarian aid, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, and food supplies.
March 19: Launch of new Gospel Library resource
the Church launched a new Q&A Gospel Library resource to provide clearer answers on race, women and science.
March 21: General Handbook update regarding Artificial Intelligence Search Assistant
The General Handbook was updated under Church leadership to include the Search Assistant, providing guidance on using AI for relevant information.
April 5: 16 new leaders sustained at the 2025 General Conference
At the April 2025 General Conference, Elder Kevin R. Duncan was called to the Presidency of the Seventy, and the Young Men Presidency was reorganized with Timothy L. Farnes as president, and David J. Wunderli and Sean R. Dixon as counselors.
April 8: New hymns introduced in the 2025 General Conference
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square added seven hymns, including “Come, Hear the Word the Lord Has Spoken” and “It Is Well with My Soul,” to the global hymn collection.
April 14: Open house and dedication for two new temples in South America
Public open houses were held for the Antofagasta Chile and Bahía Blanca Argentina Temples, later dedicated by Elders Gary E. Stevenson and Ulisses Soares, respectively.
April 21: Condolences to the late Pope
The Church offered condolences worldwide, especially to Catholics, following the passing of Pope Francis.
April 28: Gathering of religious communicators in Salt Lake City
Nearly 150 faith-based communicators attended a three-day Religious Communicators Council conference featuring panels and workshops to enhance faith-based communication.
May 1: Earthquake relief in Myanmar
$4 million has been donated in collaboration with five organizations in Myanmar to provide relief for those who were affected by the earthquake. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Siants work with CARE, International Medical Corps, Project HOPE, UNICEF, and the World Food Programme.
May 2: Gathering of Southeast Asian leaders for the conference on religious freedom and human dignity
At BYU–Hawaii, 170 participants from over 10 Southeast Asian countries attended a week-long conference on religious freedom and human dignity with the International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
May 22: Assistance to new Utah Center’s efforts
In partnership with the Children’s Justice Center, a new Utah Center on Jackson Ave was built to provide a safe, welcoming space for addressing crimes against children.
June 5: Temple recommend’s digital availability
Members can now access their temple recommend digitally rather than on paper through the Member Tools app.
June 20: Equipment donation to Koforidua Polyclinic in Ghana
The Church donated medical equipment, including an anesthesia machine, C-section set, fetal monitors and more, to support a community struggling to meet basic health needs.
June 21: First Presidency’s meeting with Hindu leaders in Salt Lake City
His Holiness Brahmavihari Swamiji of BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi met with the First Presidency and toured Church sites, including Temple Square and the Conference Center.
July 2: Early childhood development support through NGO collaboration
On June 27, 2025, the Church donated to Un Kilo de Ayuda to support children under five and pregnant women in over 500 marginalized Mexican communities.
July 4: Promotion of interfaith cooperation at Sweden’s National Forum
An interfaith panel, Resilience Through Religion, featured experts sharing how faith sustains individuals, families, and communities in adversity.
July 10: Assistance in Marshall Islands
The Church supported the Marshall Islands by donating menstrual products and sports equipment, building a recreation court, and providing a vehicle for relief deliveries.
August 1: New assignments for the Young Men
General Presidency and the Seventy Timothy Farnes leads the Young Men Presidency, Kevin Duncan joins the Presidency of the Seventy, and 78 new Area Seventies were sustained.
August 7: $5.1-million donation to Red Cross
The Church’s donation helps the Red Cross boost blood donations and improve sickle cell treatments to benefit millions.
August 19: Deepened relationship with an American Jewish Committee through dialogue
The Church met with a 13-person American Jewish Committee delegation to foster dialogue and deepen mutual understanding.
September 15: Groundbreaking for two new temples in Africa
Kumasi Ghana and Cape Town were the new temples to be built in South Africa. The groundbreaking services were held on October 18 and 25, respectively.
September 16: Significant updates at Provo MTC
The Missionary Training Center in Provo finalized the plan on rebuilding a cafeteria and administration building. It remained operational throughout the multiyear project which served hundreds of thousands missionaries since 1978.
September 18: Hymn written by President Nelson
A hymn titled “Our Prayer to Thee,” written by President Russell M. Nelson, was included in the new hymnbook.
October 6: President Nelson’s funeral
Thousands of mourners of all ages bid their final farewell to the late President Russell M. Nelson at the Conference Center at Temple Square.
October 14: Dallin H. Oaks named as the 18th president of the LDS Church
During a live broadcast in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dallin H. Oaks has been announced as the new president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, together with Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christopherson as his counselors.
October 23: Minor adjustments to the Book of Mormon and Doctrine & Covenants
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made minor adjustments on the section introduction of the Book of Mormon and Doctrine & Covenants that involve clarifications or corrections to dates, locations and minor factual errors from the recent historical research of Joseph Smith Papers.
October 24: 55 new missions
55 missions have been created by adjusting existing mission boundaries, bringing the total number of missions in the Church around the world to 506.
November 6: Elder Gerald Causse called as an apostle
Elder Gerald Causse is the newest apostle to join the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, serving as part of the Presiding Bishopric for 11 years formerly. He was ordained the same day as President Dallin H. Oaks, the President of the Church.
November 14: New Presiding Bishopric has been announced
The First Presidency called W. Christopher Waddell as the presiding Bishop with Todd Budge and Sean Douglas as first and second counselor respectively.
November 20: Changes in two Area Presidency
Elder Moises Villanueva leads the Mexico Area Presidency, and Elder Michael Dunn heads the U.S. Southwest Area Presidency with counselors Jonathan Schmitt and Steven Barlow.
November 26: LDS Church supports Hindu temple in Utah
The Church donated $50,000 to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Utah, reflecting a shared commitment to community service and moral living.
December 10: Light The World 2025
The Christmas initiative of the Church invites all to share the light of Christ through donation in Giving Machines. This year, Giving Machine kiosks are available in 126 cities across 21 countries and on six continents.
December 15: Temple milestones in Philippines, California and Texas
The Bacolod Philippines Temple will hold an open house April 16–May 2 before dedication on May 31, the San Jose California Temple was renamed Sunnyvale California Temple, and construction will soon begin on the Fairview Texas Temple.