‘We were bonding. We weren’t faking’ — Thousands of young LDS singles gather for speed dating, music and messages
Tens of thousands sign a birthday card for church President Russell Nelson as he nears 100.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Andrew Womack, from Idaho, and Brinley Meadows, from St George, participate in speed dating at the Utah YSA Conference at the Salt Palace on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.