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
September 15, 2018 02:00 PM MDT
Sometimes it's easy for lifelong members to forget not everyone grew up a Latter-day Saint. All it takes is a new member, investigator, or non-member friend to remind us that sometimes, we're speaking a different language.
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September 15, 2018 12:58 PM MDT
The following is an excerpt from theChurch's new groundbreaking history, Saints: The Standard of Truth. Read it for free through the Gospel Library app and at saints.lds.org or buy a hard copy to own at Deseret Book.
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September 15, 2018 12:10 PM MDT
Not long ago, a man I know was caught in a web of lies and moral deceit. For some time, he had lived a double life—seemingly devout and committed to the gospel while at home with his wife and children, but while away on frequent business trips, he engaged in serious immorality. As a consequence, he lost his membership in the Church and began a difficult repentance process.
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By  Debra Coe
September 15, 2018 09:15 AM MDT
Suicide can be preventable, and learning what to watch for can save lives.
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September 14, 2018 09:33 PM MDT
Adam London was born and raised in a small farming community just outside of Ogden City, Utah. Adam became interested in magic and theatre at a very young age. Like many in the magic community, he started in magic because of the tricks of another. Watching his grandfather, a bit of an amateur magician, working with cards and restoring toothpicks and silverware was how Adam became fascinated by the art. Adam performed at Cub Scout and church events all throughout Northern Utah into his teenage years.
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September 14, 2018 07:49 PM MDT
Conference Talk:
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September 14, 2018 06:43 PM MDT
Church spokeswoman Irene Caso released the following statement on September 14, 2018:
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September 14, 2018 06:37 PM MDT
“We are not in the worst part of this yet, but should start to see some impact later today,” Charleston South Carolina Stake President Darren Johnson reported Friday morning about Hurricane Florence. “If we feel we are ready, and if we are spared from the major impact of this storm, we will be ready to go and assist in (affected) areas.”
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By  LDS Living
September 14, 2018 04:13 PM MDT
"The first 17 years of my life were hell. I was abused physically and emotionally almost daily," James the Mormon shared in the description of his new music video "I Could Be Wrong."
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