World Briefs

Church Launches Radio Channel Online

Mormon Channel, a new official Church radio station, now streams 24 hours a day at radio.lds.org and is available via HDRadio in Bonneville radio markets. Other distribution options are being explored.

Programming includes new content as well as content from the Church archives and partner organizations such as Bonneville International and Deseret Book. All Church-owned content will be downloadable after broadcast. An online schedule will appear up to two weeks in advance. See radio.lds.org for additional information.

FamilySearch Indexing Adds Three Languages

The FamilySearch Indexing application at FamilySearchIndexing.org is now available in three additional languages—Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. The application was already available in English, French, German, and Spanish.

In 2008, FamilySearch indexing volunteers from all around the world indexed more than 115 million names. Volunteers are always in demand, especially those who read a language other than English. Anyone of any age can register to volunteer by visiting FamilySearchIndexing.org.

Oquirrh Mountain Temple Dates Announced

The public open house for the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple that began June 1, 2009, will run through August 1. Reservations for the free open house can be made online at LDS.org/reservations.

The temple will be dedicated in nine sessions over three days from August 21 to 23, 2009. The Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. dedications will be broadcast to all stake centers in Utah. Local priesthood leaders will distribute tickets for the dedication.