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Joe Wirthlin
Joe Wirthlin

Joe Wirthlin is an intern working with the Church News. He has worked as a student reporter and newsletter editor with the Daily Universe and as a research assistant at Brigham Young University. He was born in Massachusetts and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in journalism. Joe served as a missionary in the Arizona Mesa Mission from 2018 to 2020. He spends his free time reading and enjoys spending time outdoors.


Two church communities in Rowlett, Texas, came together to serve others via their common belief in Jesus Christ.

During June 9-15, Church News shared an updated list of President Nelson's invitations, five Apostles taught of Jesus Christ around the world, and four more stories.

The week of June 2-8, Church News reported on Church leaders sharing President Nelson's 100th birthday invitation, 6 Apostles teach about Christ across the world, plus two other stories.

The week of May 26-June 1, President Oaks and President Holland remembered Korean War soldiers, Elder Uchtdorf spoke to BYU–Pathway students, Elder Cook in the Pacific and Elder Christofferson in Africa, plus 5 more stories.

Youth are invited to plan stake celebrations following the release of a pre-recorded music concert.

The New York Times recently spoke with Latter-day Saint missionaries about how proselytizing has changed for their generation.