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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By  Zack Oates
March 05, 2017 10:00 PM MST
I’ve been married for 10,000 hours, which makes me an expert.
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By  LDS Living
March 05, 2017 12:00 AM MST
Prior to the historic Face to Face featuring President Henry B. Erying and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland broadcast from Palmyra, New York, the Church premiered a new video of the First Vision, titled Ask of God—Joseph Smith’s First Vision.
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March 04, 2017 10:41 PM MST
How exciting for the Saints in Brazil and Peru! This will be the seventh temple in Brazil and third in Peru.
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March 04, 2017 05:00 PM MST
Understanding the words of Isaiah is something that many aspire to but sometimes find difficult. One basic element to Isaiah’s writing is Hebrew poetic parallelism; understanding how this works can make Isaiah’s style more comprehensible.
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Fun
March 04, 2017 04:00 PM MST
The longer I stay home with my kids, the more I'm realizing that motherhood is nothing if not the acquisition of a ton of new skills.
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By  LDS Living
March 04, 2017 03:00 PM MST
Mormon Guitarist Ben Howington created this video of a beautiful arrangement of "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" played on his guitar. But this version is not the same as what we sing today. Howington plays with the notes of the original arrangement from when John Taylor sang it for Joseph and Hyrum Smith in Carthage Jail prior to their martyrdom.
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March 04, 2017 02:00 PM MST
It's not often a father and son both build successful careers in Major League Baseball—especially when the father-son duo are Mormon. But Vern and Vance Law both played over a decade of professional baseball, sharing their beliefs and examples in diverse ways.
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March 04, 2017 01:00 PM MST
When people tell you that you have some important lesson to learn from your suffering, politely tell them, “No, I have something important to teach.”
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March 03, 2017 10:00 PM MST
When I started working at the temple two years ago, I had no idea I was going to instantly acquire 30 or more adorable mothers and grandmothers, whom I love. They marvel over my “young memory;” set me up on dates with their nephews, grandsons, and neighbors; impart of their wisdom; and constantly remind me what a blessing it is to be working at the temple. “It’s so nice to see young people in the temple!” and “I never even thought about working here at your age!” are phrases I hear regularly.
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