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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October 04, 2018 05:50 PM MDT
One of the core doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that ancient Christianity suffered a “great apostasy” in which priesthood authority was lost and important doctrines and covenants either lost or corrupted. Absent such an apostasy, no restoration would have been necessary.
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October 04, 2018 04:12 PM MDT
“You can have great knowledge but fail at life,” Elder Vinson said. “You can have a great career but fail at life. Conversely, you can have little academic knowledge or a forgettable career, but still have a very successful life — because life is about relationships with God and with others.”
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October 04, 2018 03:00 PM MDT
I had an unexpected spiritual lesson taught to me after we implemented a new chore/allowance system with our kids. We had recently moved and wanted to get organized. It also coincided with the start of school (with one of our kids starting kindergarten). Don’t all the parenting gurus talk about making sure you disrupt as many routines at once? (No, no they don’t. What were we thinking?!?)
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October 04, 2018 12:00 PM MDT
"Saturday of April conference of 1984 has been circled on our calendar for many years, for that date was targeted as the first time in my life that our only son would be old enough to attend general priesthood meeting with me," President Russell M. Nelson said the first time he stood at the pulpit in general conference as an apostle. "Brothers and sisters, little did we know that on that day my name would be presented as a member of the Council of the Twelve."
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October 04, 2018 11:00 AM MDT
If you’ve ever been in charge of planning and executing a ward party, you know it can be stressful. But you can always count on the Relief Society for beautiful decorations.
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Fun
October 04, 2018 09:27 AM MDT
It has been almost 10 months since President Russell M. Nelson became our prophet. But how much do you really know about this father, heart surgeon, and servant of the Lord?
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October 04, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
Sahar Qumsiyeh grew up in Palestine. Brigitte Robinson grew up in Madison, Florida. Two women, completely different backgrounds and life experiences. Qumsiyeh has dark hair and Robinson has blonde hair. One grew up in the Bible Belt and the other grew up in an area of the world that felt unsafe due to political upheaval. The two women have never met but they share one thing in common: The twice-yearly general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints played a pivotal role in their conversion.
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October 03, 2018 05:49 PM MDT
When buying a home, your Real Estate Agent will be your best friend to help you through the home buying process. They’ll teach you the in’s and out’s, help you find options, negotiate offers and contracts, and look out for your well-being.
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