Date of the 2nd Coming

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Announces “Official” Date for the Second Coming of Christ

In a surprising announcement this week, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints reportedly set a date for the long-anticipated Second Coming of Christ: April 17, 2027. Church leaders, in a rare moment of humor—or perhaps cosmic optimism—claimed that all preparations for the event are “well underway,” including celestial traffic control, heavenly choir rehearsals, and a light snack schedule for angels.

The announcement immediately sparked excitement across social media, with hashtags like #SecondComingSoon and #HeavenlyHype trending worldwide. Conspiracy theorists, theologians, and amateur prophets quickly weighed in, offering predictions ranging from minor cataclysms to the arrival of Christ via jetpack.

This news comes despite a well-known scriptural caveat found in the Bible and reiterated by LDS teachings. Matthew 24:36 famously states:

“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.”

Similarly, Doctrine and Covenants 35:22 emphasizes that no human is given knowledge of the exact timing of the Second Coming, and the faithful are instead encouraged to live righteously and be prepared at all times.

Religious scholars have pointed out the irony in the announcement. “It’s quite literally impossible to know the date,” said Dr. Alma Jensen, a scholar of modern Christian movements. “This looks like a playful gag, perhaps meant to remind the faithful that while anticipation is encouraged, certainty is not a human privilege.”

As believers digest the news, some have taken the date as an opportunity to plan everything from potluck dinners to global prayer chains. Retailers, sensing an unexpected holiday season, have already begun marketing “Second Coming” commemorative candles, aprons, and T-shirts.

In the end, this announcement serves as a humorous reminder of a timeless truth: despite any memes, viral posts, or viral press releases, no person—or church, for that matter—can actually predict the day or the hour of Christ’s return.

Spoiler alert: It’s not true. April 17, 2027, will come and go like any other day, and scripture still stands: only the Father knows.