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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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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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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July 08, 2026 10:22 AM MDT
The six-day event was promoted on JustServe.org, which helped generate more than 1,600 volunteers.
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March 13, 2017 05:10 PM MDT
Elder David E. Sorensen of the presidency of the Seventy, said in the October 2003 Ensign, "The temple is a place of revelation, of inspiration, meditation, and peace—a place to restore ourselves, to clear our minds, to find answers to our prayers, and to enjoy the satisfaction of worship and service."
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March 13, 2017 03:40 PM MDT
From technology glitches to last-minute speakers, sacrament meeting talks don't always go as smoothly as planned.
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March 13, 2017 02:56 PM MDT
"I was waking up in the morning and wishing I didn't exist," Mike says.
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March 13, 2017 02:31 PM MDT
"It's an appeal to LDS culture," said Chris Chauncey, the race organizer. "I think there will be a big push in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. My goal would be to have at least one person from every state."
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March 13, 2017 02:04 PM MDT
You have never seen a Beauty and the Beast medley quite like this one.
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March 13, 2017 01:48 PM MDT
Following up on their incredibly popular video that brought the Disney magic of Moana to real life, Working with Lemons created a new music video filmed at the Church's Polynesian Cultural Center—this one starring the demi-god Maui as he sings the song "You're Welcome."
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March 13, 2017 01:30 PM MDT
Sister Allie Beckett was traveling home after serving 18 months in the Korea Daejeon Mission when she received an incredible surprise. Her sister, Mindy Adamson, flew out to Seattle, where Beckett had a layover, to travel the last leg of the journey home with her sister.
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By  LDS Living
March 13, 2017 09:14 AM MDT
If you’re looking for quality literature to share with your kids or to read for yourself, check out these amazing Latter-day Saint authors who have made The New York Times Best Seller list. From Brandon Mull to Richard Paul Evans and Stephenie Meyers, Latter-day Saints have definitely made their mark in the literary world over the years for anything from children's books to self-help volumes. Check them all out here and let us know if we missed any!
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March 12, 2017 10:40 PM MDT
Recently, Geoffery McIntire posted a hilarious story to Facebook, one that has a picture accompanying it that seems almost too incredible to be true.
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