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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January 20, 2017 03:49 PM MST
After Latter-day Saints Chris and Michelle Olsen and their dog Monte were in a severe car accident that took Michelle's life, Monte ran away from the scene of the accident, scared by the sudden impact that sent the car flipping several times. But now, Monte has been found and returned home.
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Fun
January 20, 2017 02:36 PM MST
I remember once running into Elder Holland in a cheap Mexican restaurant in downtown Salt Lake. He was in his full suit and tie while finishing up a plate of food that couldn't have cost more than eights bucks.
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January 20, 2017 02:22 PM MST
Years ago, back when The Piano Guys was a piano shop, not an internationally known performing group, the owner of that shop, Paul Anderson, had a great idea to boost his sales: have Jon Schmidt and other famous artists perform on his instruments in incredible places.
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By  LDS Living
January 20, 2017 12:48 PM MST
TheFirst Presidency announced the groundbreaking of the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple on March 4, 2017.
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January 20, 2017 12:05 PM MST
When James A. Garfield took the oath of office as the new president of the United States of America in 1881, Mormonism was a heavily contested topic in much of the nation. As one of the largest territories in the nation at the time, Utah kept pushing for acceptance as a state, but many Americans feared the "peculiar" Mormons and their practices—including polygamy.
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January 19, 2017 10:08 PM MST
This lesson on Choice & Accountability is the first in an 8-part FHE series featuring the Young Women's values. Get the other 7 lessons here.
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January 19, 2017 10:00 PM MST
Planetary symbols such as the sun, moon, and stars direct our attention to God and challenge us to contemplate matters of eternal significance as we work to emulate the life of our true Light, Jesus Christ. Many temples have earth, moon, sun, and star stones.
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January 19, 2017 09:57 PM MST
Consider this quote from Brigham Young on the necessity of the gifts of the Spirit in the Church:
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By  LDS Living
January 19, 2017 08:45 PM MST
We're told over and over that God loves us and wants what is best for us, even if it's not what we had in mind. But sometimes, especially when we're enduring lasting trials, it can be hard to trust that He really does have a beautiful plan for each of us. When you find yourself in that situation, here are 6 quotes from church leaders that can help.
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