Religion

Ghana reunion more than just a meeting of returned missionaries

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See this article on Ghana reunion of returned missionaries in Mormon Times, October 1, 2010 http://www.mormontimes.com/article/17499/Ghana-reunion-more-than-just-a-meeting-of-returned-missionaries WEST JORDAN, Utah — If you happen to meet someone from Ghana, ask them about the handshake. “You go like this, and then you go like this, and then you go like this, and then you slide down, and […]

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Randall Silas – New Bishop in Hattiesburg MS

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Silas 1st African-American to hold position (in Hattiesburg MS) Hattiesburg American August 29, 2009 Randall Silas is the new bishop of a Hattiesburg congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints… …Silas said he hopes his new position will encourage other blacks to explore the Mormon church, but “I would hope that no

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Marvin Perkins Answers Questions for Times and Seasons

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Marc Bohn, May 20, 2009 Marvin Perkins has graciously agreed to answer a few questions from Times & Seasons. Brother Perkins is a Latter-day Saint music producer who is currently the Public Affairs Co-chair for the Genesis Group and who has worked to nurture understanding between African Americans and Latter-day Saints … Part 1 http://timesandseasons.org/index.php/2009/05/12-questions-for-marvin-perkins-part-one/

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A Religious Portrait of African-Americans by The Pew Forum

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The Pew Forum has published an extension report on the religious beliefs, practices, and affiliations of African-Americans. While the U.S. is generally considered a highly religious nation, African-Americans are markedly more religious on a variety of measures than the U.S. population as a whole, including level of affiliation with a religion, attendance at religious services,

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Baptisms, Article Praised, Radio Interview, Church Newsroom, Gladys Knight

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Baptisms Result From Understanding Scriptures on Black Issues 7/21/2008 – Missionaries in some parts of the world are carrying the Blacks in the Scriptures DVD set with them. They’re reporting that they get these questions daily. With the DVDs are able to present the scriptures in a consistent manner. Two more reported this morning from

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Transcript and video of Devotional on Revelation on Priesthood

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The Church has posted full transcripts of the talks given at last Sunday’s devotional on the revelation on the priesthood: Transcript of Catherine M. Stokes’ Address Transcript of President Fred A. Parker III’s Address Transcript of President Ahmad S. Corbitt’s Address Transcript of Elder Sheldon F. Child’s Address On the BYU Broadcasting website, you can

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