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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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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July 10, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
The upgrades will improve care for patients and working conditions for staff.
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Podcasts

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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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July 08, 2026 10:22 AM MDT
The six-day event was promoted on JustServe.org, which helped generate more than 1,600 volunteers.
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December 16, 2019 06:18 PM MST
Church leaders have been busy during the month of December, speaking at Brigham Young University, BYU-Hawaii, and Peru. Here are a few quick summaries of what they taught in each place.
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December 16, 2019 05:13 PM MST
When it comes to personal study, lesson preparation, or writing talks on a given subject, the Gospel Topics section allows users to quickly access an abundance of resources on any given topic.
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December 16, 2019 04:01 PM MST
Sunny Mahe has a pink Christmas tree in her home.
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By  LDS Living
December 16, 2019 03:45 PM MST
The latest Book of Mormon video focuses on Jacob 2-3, in which Jacob teaches his people about the importance of seeking first the kingdom of God. Jacob warns the people about their sinful behavior, including being prideful, persecuting their brethren and seeking additional wives and concubines.
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By  LDS Living
December 16, 2019 02:56 PM MST
Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 12, 2020. Elder D. Todd Christofferson and his wife, Sister Kathy Christofferson, will be speaking at a worldwide devotional for young adults ages 18–30 at 6 p.m. mountain standard time. This will be the first of several devotionals planned for 2020.
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Fun
December 16, 2019 09:40 AM MST
I remember a program on PBS a few years ago in which Carl Sagan was explaining how the universe came into being. The idea that impressed me the most was his description of how the Big Bang blew billions of tons of particulate matter to all corners of the universe—dust, if you want to call it that.
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December 15, 2019 11:55 PM MST
Latter-day Saints in southern Peru found reason to rejoice this Christmas season.
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December 15, 2019 03:24 PM MST
Seven-year-old Claire Crosby has had some pretty neat experiences over the past four years since her performance of “Gethsemane” went viral and garnered over 14 million views on YouTube. But her most recent video collaboration with President Russell M. Nelson tops the list, according to her father, Dave Crosby.
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December 14, 2019 01:00 PM MST
Hanukkah is a popular holiday, but many Latter-day Saints may not know much about the celebration's history or why it's recognized. Members of the Church may be surprised that there are several similarities that both Jews and Christians hold close, especially around their respective winter holidays. Here are four commonalities between Latter-day Saint beliefs and Hanukkah.
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