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
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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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April 02, 2017 07:00 PM MDT
Deseret Book released an exciting product: Router Limits “LDS Edition.”
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April 02, 2017 04:00 PM MDT
Last year during general conference, the news and social media tended to fixate on one aspect of President Thomas S. Monson's general conference talks: their length.
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April 02, 2017 02:14 PM MDT
What an exciting announcement we heard this Sunday morning session!
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Fun
April 02, 2017 12:55 PM MDT
Gallup recently released an article with the headline, “Hawaii Leads U.S. States in Well-Being for Record Sixth Time.” What are the secrets to Hawaii’s happiness, enjoyment, and well-being? I served as a full-time missionary in Hawaii and have spent years researching their culture for my new book, The Way of Aloha: Lanai.
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April 02, 2017 04:00 AM MDT
Though happiness can sometimes seem elusive, there are a few things we can do to increase our chances of finding—and keeping—happiness. Beloved LDS speaker Hank Smith shares a few of them in his new book, Be Happy.
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April 01, 2017 07:33 PM MDT
Many who have tuned into conference this weekend noticed that President Thomas S. Monson, who was present at the Saturday morning session, was absent from the Saturday afternoon session.
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April 01, 2017 07:31 PM MDT
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of six General Authority Seventies and 36 Area Seventies. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, made the announcements during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2017 general conference.
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April 01, 2017 06:16 PM MDT
Today during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, a new Relief Society General Presidency and a new member of the Primary General Presidency were called and sustained. Learn more about them below!
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April 01, 2017 06:00 PM MDT
Sister Linda K. Burton became the 16th Relief Society General President on March 31, 2012. Over the past five years, Sister Burton and her counselors—Sister Carole M. Stephens, first counselor, and Sister Linda S. Reeves, second counselor—have served during many significant changes in the Relief Society. Here are just a few significant moments:
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