by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 20, 2012 | Mormons
Not many teens would be moved to develop a large service project after watching a video about a moment in history, but a group of teen girls did just that. They collected hundreds of coats they donated to homeless shelters after watching a video of Heber J. Grant....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 28, 2012 | Mormons
In 2012, the Mormons (a nickname sometimes used to describe members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) launched a Christmas initiative. This initiative is intended to remind Christians that Christmas is more than presents and parties, but is actually...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 24, 2012 | Mormons
Most people who think of Mormon pioneers think of Utah. However, there is another story of Mormon settlers that highlights the Mormon talent for celebrating diversity. Mormons settled San Bernardino, California. One reporter noted that the city had gone downhill ever...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 13, 2012 | Mormons
For decades, the rule has been that young Mormon men could serve voluntary missions at age nineteen and women at age 21. At the October 2012 General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this rule was unexpectedly changed. Now, men can leave...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 14, 2012 | Mormons
A recent article in BusinessWeek generated considerable publicity over their cover. The cover mocked a sacred event in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes called Mormons. The cover was released prior to the...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 28, 2012 | Mormons
Farmington, Connecticut will be the home of the state’s first Mormon temple. Mormon is a nickname sometimes applied to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple is expected to be completed in about two years. It will be 25,000 square feet...