‘Mormon Land’: After a ‘modern-day Pentecost,’ a history-making prophet-president takes reins of a church ‘reborn’
The first woman to lead this faith with ties to Joseph Smith says Community of Christ is in a “strong” financial position after selling the Kirtland Temple.
(Lyle R. Anderson II via Community of Christ) Prophet-President Stassi Cramm, center, is ordained Sunday, June 1,2025, to lead Community of Christ by President Emeritus Steve Veazey, left, and Mareva Arnaud Tchong, president of the Council of Twelve Apostles.
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.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.