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 05, 2017 10:00 PM MST
Old Testament writers used the meanings of names to help people remember the key idea of a story.
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By  LDS Living
February 04, 2017 05:00 PM MST
With so much in our society that draws us apart—with all the online debating, the differences, and even the hatred that divides us, this counsel from President Gordon B. Hinckley is something everyone should strive to make a reality in their life today:
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February 04, 2017 03:51 PM MST
It is amazing to see how the Church really has touched nearly every corner of the world.
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February 04, 2017 03:00 PM MST
Dating can be fun, but then again it can also be completely frustrating, confusing, and time-consuming. Here is some timeless advice that might help keep things in perspective so you can minimize all the negative aspects of dating.
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February 04, 2017 02:02 PM MST
Why are differences so crucial to all of us, both inside and outside of the Church?
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February 04, 2017 12:16 PM MST
As Latter-day Saints, we are taught to search out truth from the best books. In addition to the Book of Mormon and the Bible, I, like many people, sought spiritual enlightenment from the exotic writings and teaching of Eastern philosophy, TheTao te Ching, Zen Buddhist Koans, etc. Those ancient Eastern books were new, exotic and certain excitement came from pondering them. Perhaps one could say that I found enlightenment. However, what I didn’t find is change. I wanted a spiritual experience, a moment of perfect clarity. What I found instead was my same ordinary life; clearer vision didn’t change that view.
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February 03, 2017 08:03 PM MST
What a wonderful spirit of unity music can bring into our lives, no matter what religion we associate with.
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