Third Hour Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially changed the name of several of its websites and social media channels. In an announcement released March 5, 2019, the Church announced the following. Official Church Website The name of the official Church website (formerly lds.org) has been changed to ChurchofJesusChrist.org, effective immediately. But don’t worry, lds.org will still redirect to the Church homepage. In a similar vein, Mormon Newsroom, the Church news outlet, will have a new domain. The new domain is Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Mormon.org is now ComeUntoChrist.org. Social Media A new Facebook group has been created to help Church members stay informed and up-to-date with Church news. The new group is called “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Inspiration and News.” In addition, the Church Twitter account name has been changed to “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” with the username of @ChurchNewsroom. Mobile Apps and Email Domains The mobile apps have a few changes as well. LDS Music is now “Sacred Music.” Gospel Library remains the same. All Church employees now... View the full article SilentOne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 I think this is wonderful. My family and friends, joke and laugh a bit when we catch ourselves and say "Latter Day Saint" instead of Mormon, etc. But all joking aside, I think Pres. Nelson is spot on and this is very important. I'm loving these changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Here's the official news release: Church Newsroom - Changes to Emphasize the Correct Name of the Church of Jesus Christ Quote Websites: The Church’s official website will become ChurchofJesusChrist.org. This change is effective today, March 5, 2019, when the domain name ChurchofJesusChrist.org begins pointing to the LDS.org home page. In the coming months, the ChurchofJesusChrist.org domain name will replace what were the following: LDS.org (ChurchofJesusChrist.org) MormonNewsroom.org (Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org) Eventually, Mormon.org will be incorporated into the new domain as well. However, because its primary audience is those outside the Church, merging it with the Church member-focused ChurchofJesusChrist.org will take more time. Work is underway to unify and restructure all these websites into a new, more cohesive and personalized experience under the ChurchofJesusChrist.org domain. Until that time, Mormon.org will change to ComeuntoChrist.org. Social media: Several Church social media accounts will consolidate and give greater emphasis to the name of the Savior’s Church. These social media channels will publish content more focused on living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. A new Facebook group has been established to build community and better inform individuals about Church news and updates. This group is called “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Inspiration and News.” This group is designed to be a place of community and connection for Latter-day Saints. The Church’s Twitter account display name will continue to be called “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” with the username of @ChurchNewsroom and will be the primary source on social media for news from the Church. Mobile Apps: Many of the Church’s mobile apps will be renamed to align with recent direction from Church leaders regarding the naming of Church products. LDS Music becomes “Sacred Music” The Gospel Library app keeps the same name Email Domain: The email addresses of all Church employees, general Church leaders and many volunteers will begin using the @ChurchofJesusChrist.org domain instead of the current @ldschurch.org. Like other changes, this adjustment is intended to help keep the name of Jesus Christ prominent in all the Church does. Much work remains, particularly as the Church make changes to products in numerous languages throughout the world. The First Presidency asks Latter-day Saints and others “to be patient and courteous as changes are made.” Exciting! Midwest LDS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunt Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 There is also a TheChurchOfJesusChrist.org that points to something entirely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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