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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By  LDS Living
April 12, 2017 05:18 PM MDT
When the Burnett’s son, Keith, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and lived only for another 19 months before passing away.
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By  LDS Living
April 12, 2017 04:57 PM MDT
After being closed for two years for extensive renovation, the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple is getting ready for an open house set to begin April 22 and a rededication scheduled for June 4. As part of the renovation process, the 13-foot statue atop the temple was taken down to receive a coat of new gold paint on April 5, but on April 12, Moroni soared back to its perch atop the 153-foot temple. Check out this live video of the event from East Idaho News. Images from East Idaho News
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April 12, 2017 04:56 PM MDT
It's not often that a couple can relive the excitement of their wedding day, especially after 50 years of marriage.
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By  LDS Living
April 12, 2017 02:45 PM MDT
Not only does Claire Ryann get millions of hits on her YouTube videos and land spots on shows with Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey, she also has a beautiful testimony she shares through music. Check out this incredible video of Claire Ryann singing "Beautiful Savior."
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By  LDS Living
April 12, 2017 02:08 PM MDT
For their second date, Daniel asked Ashlyn if she would rather go for a ride on a Razor ATV or fly in an airplane. Ashlyn, not wanting to hurt Daniel's feelings by leading him on and going on a more elaborate date like this, suggested he take someone else. He shared that he liked her honesty and suggested they just go as friends. She accepted. Soon thereafter, Daniel's witty persistence got him through the friend zone and she began to like him. Here is their beautiful story from how Daniel was friend zoned to how they became engaged:
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April 12, 2017 01:29 PM MDT
Though we might annoy, insult, or anger each other on occasion, there's no doubt that when times are tough, Mormons are willing to serve, they stick together, and they will be there to support you through anything.
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April 12, 2017 12:23 PM MDT
“He is despised and rejected of men. A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. And we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised and we esteemed him not.” – Isaiah 53:3
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By  LDS Living
April 11, 2017 07:42 PM MDT
Easter is a wonderful time to remember Christ's life and reflect on the great love He has for us.
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April 11, 2017 05:57 PM MDT
“The new church will feature a different type of layout, different from what would be considered a typical LDS church,” LDS spokeswoman Sharon Parry told eastidahonews.com.
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