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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February 24, 2017 10:06 PM MST
When you lose a spouse, you wonder, How can life possibly go on? How am I supposed to get through this? How am I even supposed to get out of bed? It’s hard, but you can do it—even if “doing it” means making it to the grocery store in your pajamas. Be patient. Time doesn’t make things entirely better, but it does make them easier. Here’s some advice on how to cope with your new life or how to treat someone who has recently lost a spouse, from widows and widowers who have already been there.
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February 24, 2017 09:36 PM MST
If you've found yourself spontaneously humming "Beauty and the Beast" at least once this week in anticipation of the new movie, you're probably ready for a Disney song mix up.
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By  LDS Living
February 24, 2017 08:34 PM MST
The visitors' centers for the Oakland California Temple and Washington D.C. Temple will remain open during renovations, according to lds.org.
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February 24, 2017 06:08 PM MST
After 40 years, Mari Vawn Tinney remembers the touching spiritual moments that comforted her after her daughter went missing.
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By  LDS Living
February 24, 2017 04:39 PM MST
Tannin and Katie Pease pulled one huge surprise on grandma when they told her Katie was pregnant with their third child.
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By  LDS Living
February 24, 2017 03:24 PM MST
Three LDS artists took the cake this week on the "Classical Albums" Billboard chart when they landed the top three spots. Nathan Pacheco’s album Higher landed no. 1 followed by Lindsey Stirling’s album Brave Enough and The Piano Guys’ album Uncharted at the no. 2 and 3 spots, respectively.
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February 24, 2017 01:54 PM MST
Prayer, faith, and sticking to his standards. Those are just a few things that have helped Ken Niumatalolo become the winningest football coach in Navy's history. Learn more about this inspiring man and how Meet the Mormons changed his life.
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February 24, 2017 01:12 PM MST
What an incredible feat! “Very few kids have the physical capability to be an elite level athlete, and she’s one of those kids,” Lundyn Vandertoolen's coach, Ryan Kirkham said.
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By  LDS Living
February 23, 2017 10:34 PM MST
Conference Talk: "Lead Kindly Light" by Virginia U. Jensen
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