‘Light the World’ Donation Leads to Creation of New Branch in Notsé, Togo

From Ghana Newsroom ‘Light the World’ Donation Leads to Creation of New Branch in Notsé, Togo

Elder Andersen Highlights the Cotonou, Benin “Succeed in School” Program at Arizona State University Education Night

From Ghana Newsroom On 29 February 2024, Elder Neil L.  Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Sister Kathy Andersen, participated in the Arizona State University Family Education Night. Elder and Sister Andersen were joined by ASU President Michael M. Crow.

Church of Jesus Christ Calls New President and Matron for the Accra Ghana Temple

From Ghana Newsroom Elder Anthony Mua Kaku and Sister Doe Akua Afriyie Awudetsey Kaku, have been called as president and matron of the Accra Ghana Temple. They will succeed President John Kodwo Buah and Sister Augustina A. Buah.

How the Church of Jesus Christ Cared for Those in Need in 2023

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) In 2023, the Church's work of welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, and volunteer service added up to more than US$1.3 billion in expenditures and 6.2 million hours volunteered.

The Church of Jesus Christ Creates New Stake in Onna, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria

From Ghana Newsroom On 17 March 2024, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints created a new stake in the Onna Area of Akwa-Ibom State. The new Onna Nigeria Stake was created from Church units in the Ikot Akpatek Nigeria Stake and Ikot Akpaden Nigeria Stake, whose boundaries are now realigned. The new stake is the 143rd stake in the Africa...

Church of Jesus Christ Creates New Stake in Kumasi, Ghana

From Ghana Newsroom On 17 March 2024, the Ghana Kumasi Ejisu Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created.  The Stake is the 144th in the Africa West Area of the Church.  A special stake conference was held at the Kumasi University Stake Center to create the new Stake. 

West Africa Commemorates the 182nd Anniversary of the Relief Society

From Ghana Newsroom On 16-17 March 2024, the sisters of the Africa West Area celebrated the 182nd Anniversary of the Relief Society Organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They celebrated in a uniquely African way, through humanitarian service projects and by focusing on the traditional African values held by the Relief...

#BecauseofHim: New Ways to Celebrate Christ This Easter 

From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all to “ponder the Savior’s atoning sacrifice and glorious Resurrection” this Easter season, and collected resources found on the Church’s website highlight how to better celebrate this sacred holiday.

Traditional, Inter-faith, and Community Leaders Join Elder Nielsen at Takoradi Ghana Stake Conference

From Ghana Newsroom On 10 March 2024, Elder S. Gifford Nielsen, General Authority Seventy and president of the Africa West Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presided over the Takoradi Ghana Stake Conference and the Takoradi Stake Center.  During the conference Elder Nielsen reorganized the Takoradi Stake presidency.

Church of Jesus Christ Donates Much Needed Equipment and Supplies to Hospital in Liberia

From Ghana Newsroom On 27 February, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated  equipment and supplies to the Jackson Doe Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita, Nimba County, Liberia.