A step-by-step guide for every first-time temple goer

Feel prepared to receive your endowment with a calm mind and an open heart.
This phrase can impact how often you want to go—and how you feel when you’re there.
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Above all, President Rosemary K. Chibota says she is excited to serve “God’s finest, the little children.”
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From meaningful books to gorgeous artwork, here are some of our favorite gifts for the newlyweds in your life.
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President Junior Banza was the first person baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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July 15, 2026 01:44 PM MDT
On the day of her husband’s funeral, President Susan H. Porter discovered that their home flooded.
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Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous record from 2014.
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July 10, 2026 10:45 AM MDT
“Give it a go, and see how you feel,” Elder Kearon advises.
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July 10, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
The upgrades will improve care for patients and working conditions for staff.
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July 09, 2026 10:55 AM MDT
Members recently gathered to tour the new building.
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July 09, 2026 09:51 AM MDT
Let these scriptural and prophetic reminders inspire you to strengthen your circles.
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May 07, 2018 06:47 PM MDT
I was presenting a missionary discussion to a family in my mission field many years ago. The parents were polite but distant. The daughter, however—a young lady about 18 or 19—was enthralled. The idea of a living prophet aroused in her a remarkable enthusiasm, and she had many questions. I was delighted to answer them. I explained that David O. McKay was a prophet in the same way that Jeremiah and Isaiah and Moses were prophets, and that the Lord revealed his will to his children through his living prophets as he had done in ancient times.
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By  LDS Living
May 07, 2018 04:57 PM MDT
If you're Mormon, you've probably been asked once or twice what it is you really believe in. And while this can be a big question, the answer doesn't have to be.
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May 07, 2018 04:32 PM MDT
What an incredible story of how we can be angels to those we least expect.
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May 07, 2018 04:16 PM MDT
After his brother fell nearly 30-feet, Samuel Crane says it's a miracle his bother was found and rescued.
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May 07, 2018 03:44 PM MDT
Church members John Rey and Mara Bautista were visiting the BYU Jerusalem Center for President Nelson's global ministry tour when their 7-year-old daughter, Ella, said something about his visit they will never forget.
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By  LDS Living
May 07, 2018 03:16 PM MDT
Whether you've been told otherwise or you feel you do not amount to those around you, let these LDS quotes remind you of how important you really are.
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May 07, 2018 02:54 PM MDT
He looked up and whispered, "Do you know where my Mommy is . . . ?" My mama-heart wrenched inside of my chest as I said, "Yeah, buddy. . . She's in heaven." We sat in silence for a moment. "Do you know who she's with?" I whispered.
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May 07, 2018 09:27 AM MDT
One incredible thing about being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that no matter where you go in the world, you can expect to find a ward or branch of fellow believers worshiping in a familiar way. All across the world Saints gather for a three-hour block, partake of the sacrament, teach and bear testimony to each other, and follow the same lesson manuals in a variety of languages. Ordinances are conducted by the same authority and manner in the Philippines as they are in France.
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May 06, 2018 10:37 PM MDT
Check out this great dating advice for LDS singles.
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