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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Fun
November 25, 2019 04:49 PM MST
Directed by Marielle Heller, this dramatic and touching film is inspired by the life of Fred Rogers and his friendship with journalist Tom Junod. Before seeing the movie, I thought it was going to be a biopic, but it’s not at all. Mr. Rogers wouldn’t have wanted a movie to be about him anyway. It’s actually based on an award-winning article in Esquire magazine in 1998 entitled “Can You Say . . . Hero?”
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By  Amy Parker
November 25, 2019 04:33 PM MST
One question we hear people say all the time is, “How is it possible that a story this good was out there, but I’ve never heard of it?” Surely, with our great love and interest in our Church’s history—and the fact that these events take place in Palmyra—you would expect we would all know and be familiar with Willard and Rebecca Bean.
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November 25, 2019 04:26 PM MST
There are many ways people can have a positive impact on the lives of others.
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By  LDS Living
November 25, 2019 04:08 PM MST
The newest Book of Mormon video shows the flourishing Nephite settlement listening to Jacob preach about the Atonement of Jesus Christ on the steps of the temple.
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November 24, 2019 10:08 PM MST
The following is an excerpt from Ed J. Pinegar's book, The Little Book of Gratitude.
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November 24, 2019 04:48 AM MST
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its highly anticipated 2019 Christmas video, “The Christ Child: A Nativity Story,” on Saturday night. The 17-minute film portrays the story of the birth of Jesus Christ with tremendous attention to detail. The video will play a key role in this year’s #LightTheWorld. For the past four years, #LightTheWorld has invited people to love as Jesus loves and to do the things Jesus would do in celebration of His birth. Watch the video below and visit www.LightTheWorld.org to learn more about how you can participate.
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November 23, 2019 12:50 PM MST
In honor of celebrating the 150th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote in the state of Utah, the Church History Museum is now featuring a new exhibit that commemorates this historic event.
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November 23, 2019 12:21 PM MST
The following is an excerpt from Elder John H. Groberg’s book Fire of Faith, which details his experiences with his family as he served as a mission president in Tonga.
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