NY Times Features Mormon Quadruplets; Church Congratulates Trump; and More!
The Mormon Connection Premieres in Orem
What started as a project to document the inter-connectedness of LDS members across the world, grew into a global family. The Mormon Connection follows three BYU-Hawaii students as they travel through 22 countries in just 90-days.
Brandon C.W. Johnson, Cody Myers and Wendall Strong, met at Brigham Young University-Hawaii wanted to do something a little bigger than your typical roadtrip.
“We talked about different ideas of ways that we could make a movie out of our experience and we eventually realized that a Mormon-community focused road trip movie would be something awesome,” Myers said.
The trio started a kickstarter, and reached their minimum goal of $7,510 to fund the filming of their adventure.
A special screening of the film will be held Saturday, December 10th, 10AM at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, Utah. Entry is free to the public.
“One thing I hope viewers will walk away with from this film is that anything is possible,” Johnson said. “We were just a group of friends that had an idea and made that a reality. And through it, we realized if everyone was to treat each other like brothers and sisters, like we witnessed members of the Church as well as nonmembers do for us, the world truly would be a more beautiful and connected place.”
Church Releases Statement On Trump’s Victory
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
Article of Faith, 12
LDS Americans of all political persuasions were asked by the First Presidency to support Donald Trump as our new President. Americans were asked to pray for Mr. Trump and other leaders as they steer our country through “difficult, turbulent times.”
“We congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States.
“We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to join us in praying for the president-elect, for his new administration and for elected leaders across the nation and the world. Praying for those in public office is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints. The men and women who lead our nations and communities need our prayers as they govern in these difficult and turbulent times.
“We also commend Secretary Hillary Clinton and all those who engaged in the election process at a national or local level. Their participation in our democratic process, by its nature, demands much of those who offer themselves for public service. May our local and national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.”
Read more at the Daily Herald.
New York Times Spotlights Mormon Family With Quadruplets
In a photo essay titled What Does Life With Quadruplets Look Like? Catholic raised Jackie Molloy documented the life of LDS couple Cameron and Courtney Larson. Lima, New York Natives Cameron and Courtney were faced with fertility issues early in their marriage. After several attempts and thousands of dollars invested in intrauterine insemination, the Larson’s prayed for twins. God answered their prayers two-fold.
Born less than 26 weeks after conception and weighing less than two pounds each, the quadruplets were a blessing and a curve ball. The Larson’s had to re-examine their parenting strategies.
Molloy was introduced to the family following an assignment to photograph a family for two weeks, with the instructions from her professor to “photograph what you know.”
At first, Molloy felt the she and the Larson’s had very little in common. But as she got to talking to them, she and Courtney bonded over polycystic ovarian syndrome, the condition that caused Mrs. Larson’s fertility issues.
Molloy has kept in contact with the family over the last two years, forging bonds with the quadruplets. She hopes their relationship to continue, at least until they turn 18.
Read more at Deseret News.