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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
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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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By  LDS Living
May 17, 2017 01:34 PM MDT
Not many wives would trust their husbands to do their makeup, let alone when their husbands can't see what they're doing.
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May 17, 2017 12:57 PM MDT
Do you believe in love at first sight? Probably not. But do you believe in like (or dislike) at first sight? We prioritize certain attributes, whether physical or personality-based, that help us to be attracted to or not attracted to a person when we meet them for the first time. A few years ago, I had a lengthy list of things that would get a man points or lose him points. It included everything from nice shoes to a good voice, from a quick wit to an instant spark, from a nice car to pretty, blue eyes. There were also many things on the deal-breaker list—for example, crooked teeth, telling weird stories on a first date, having a messy car or weirdly shaped ears. Looking back, it is ridiculous just how superficial I was.
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May 16, 2017 08:51 PM MDT
Go Forward w Faith live PB Go Forward w Faith live PBWhile serving his mission in England, President Hinckley encountered many challenges, but two sentences kept him going and changed his life forever. Read what those sentences were in the following excerpt from Go Forward in Faith by Sheri Dew.
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By  LDS Living
May 16, 2017 07:51 PM MDT
The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood took place on May 15, 1829. For nearly 200 years, different depictions of this event portrayed in film and art, as well as in photographs that claim to represent its location, have led to confusion about its true location. This recent video from Book of Mormon Central explains historians' current understanding regarding where the Aaronic Priesthood was restored.
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May 16, 2017 05:32 PM MDT
The new addition to the Joseph Smith Papers, Documents, Volume 5 is full of rich historical treasures that illuminate the life of the prophet Joseph Smith.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
May 16, 2017 02:34 PM MDT
Donny Osmond shared the sweetest tweet on Mother's Day, saying, "These mothers are the reason for our strong and loving #family. I am eternally grateful to them."
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May 16, 2017 02:13 PM MDT
LDS Boy Scouts Jon and Daniel Holverson received national awards for their quick emergency response that saved a man's life.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
May 16, 2017 01:45 PM MDT
It's that time again! The sun is coming out to stay and temperatures are warming. We've scoured all of our favorite stores to round up enough cute knee-length shorts to keep you cool this summer.
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By  LDS Living
May 16, 2017 01:21 PM MDT
The audience members for Ellen DeGeneres's Mother's Day show all had one thing in common—they were all first-time mothers-to-be.
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