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

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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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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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January 26, 2017 04:21 PM MST
UPDATE: LDS Living has been notified that the Beckstead family lost one of the triplets. Our prayers are with them during this difficult time. (See below for a statement from the Beckstead family.)
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Fun
January 26, 2017 04:00 PM MST
Tinder has been making marriages and headlines for years now. And while many LDS singles have had success with the app, others experience frustration when they realize many of the people on Tinder aren't looking for the same kind of commitment.
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January 26, 2017 03:27 PM MST
Recently, SoFi did a study of over 60,000 student loan refinancing applications over three years to determine which law schools are the best investments for students. And Brigham Young University took the No. 1 slot in one important category.
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January 26, 2017 03:20 PM MST
"Every day is a bonus day," LDS mom Melanie Pearson Day, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, writes on her blog. "It’s one more chance to spend with our loved ones. One more chance to grow and learn. One more chance to start all over again and try to be better. One more chance to enjoy other people and bring light into their lives."
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January 26, 2017 01:58 PM MST
While enjoying a little fresh power, skier Deven Stratton suddenly found himself heading straight for a 150-foot cliff. And his GoPro caught the terrifying but miraculous events as Stratton escaped without a bruise.
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January 26, 2017 12:43 PM MST
On January 25, 2017, the Church announced that significant changes will be made to daily missionary schedules, which used to require missionaries being up by 6:30 a.m. and home by 9 p.m. Now, missionaries—with counsel from their mission presidents—have more flexibility and will be able to customize their daily schedules to better fit their unique place and situation, such as cultural, safety, health, productivity, and other concerns.
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January 26, 2017 09:43 AM MST
The following is an excerpt from the book The Witness of Women: Firsthand Experiences and Testimonies from the Restoration, by Janiece Johnson and Jennifer Reeder:
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Fun
By  LDS Living
January 25, 2017 10:31 PM MST
Since 2014, GENTRI has thrilled audiences with their rich, dynamic three-part harmonies and their "cinematic pop" style. Don't miss the chance to see them live on their new concert tour: A GENTRI Valentine, complete with performances in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and New Mexico.
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January 25, 2017 08:39 PM MST
From New Zealand to California and Brazil to South Africa, learn more about the new mission presidents recently called by the First Presidency.
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