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
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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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In response to recent media inquiries, the Church released the following statement regarding refugees:
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January 28, 2017 04:00 PM MST
You may have thought you knew everything there is to know about the jiggly, sweet treat known as Jell-O.
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January 28, 2017 03:48 PM MST
What an inspiring story about how we can work together with those of other faiths to help others in times of crisis and mourning. The following was written by Dan Yurman, a Jewish community leader.
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By  LDS Living
January 28, 2017 02:50 PM MST
When Gordon B. Hinckley was a young boy, he decided to do something typical of little boys—he decided to skip school. But the results that followed would be something that would change young Gordon B. Hinckley's life.
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January 28, 2017 02:01 PM MST
Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.
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By  LDS Living
January 28, 2017 01:21 PM MST
When we come across something in Church history or when we struggle with a point of the Church's doctrine, it can feel uncomfortable to ask questions about it.
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January 27, 2017 10:10 PM MST
Known as the bloodiest war in American history, the Civil War affected hundreds of thousands of lives. And even though they were removed from the main body of the United States, the Latter-day Saints living in Utah were not immune from all of its consequences. In fact, the Civil War was the first military conflict in which there were members of the Church on both sides, and the first American conflict in which a Latter-day Saint died from wounds received in battle.
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Fun
January 27, 2017 07:57 PM MST
For her 11th birthday, Allie Lunt's party theme was Project Runway. Now, just three years later, Lunt's birthday wish came true when she participated in Project Runway Junior, which premiered on December 22.
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January 27, 2017 05:05 PM MST
Every week, high school junior Carson Ripley inspires over 1,000 followers on Instagram with a new video of his original arrangement of hymns.
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