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

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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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Fun
By  LDS Living
March 29, 2017 12:48 PM MDT
BYUtv's show Random Acts recently went above and beyond to help a man diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease create beautiful new memories with his wife. After setting up an entire wedding in their back yard so the two could renew their wedding vows, the hosts of the show give the couple another big surprise.
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March 29, 2017 12:36 PM MDT
General conference is a time to become spiritually renewed and receive inspiration and guidance from a living prophet and the general authorities of the Church. So when you look at your work schedule and find out you have a shift that covers one, two, or even all sessions of general conference, it can be a little disappointing.
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March 28, 2017 08:25 PM MDT
It's exciting to see the Church grow as we not only build temples but maintain temples across the world, some as old as 140 years.
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March 28, 2017 07:57 PM MDT
A common mistake we might make as we go about our earthly experience is assuming someone struggling with a trial brought it on themselves through sinful living, but we need to take a deeper look at why trials happen.
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By  LDS Living
March 28, 2017 07:41 PM MDT
The Church recently announced two temple presidents for the Tucson Arizona and Cedar City Utah Temples as the temples approach their dedication dates.
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March 28, 2017 06:17 PM MDT
In a recent interview with the Mormon Channel "When Life Is Less Than Ideal," Sister Carole M. Stephens shared a surprising statistic:
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By  LDS Living
March 28, 2017 05:48 PM MDT
With all the stress that goes into finding a date, a dress, the hair, the flowers, the perfect color-coordinating tie, and the million other things that go into planning the perfect prom experience, it's time to take a moment to relax.
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By  LDS Living
March 28, 2017 05:36 PM MDT
As members of the Church, we know that weakness, trials, and challenges are a necessary part of our mortal experience, but they can often seem overwhelming or discouraging.
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March 28, 2017 04:31 PM MDT
"It never gets easy to make these decisions, especially when it's so spectacular," coach Adam Levine said after Hanna Eyre's first battle round on The Voice.
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