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

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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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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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August 28, 2018 05:27 PM MDT
"(Tyson) was a hero,” said Laura Bean, the mother of a 15-year-old who was knocked unconscious after hitting his head and landing in a pool. “He literally just jumped in and pulled Ryan out of the water and saved his life.”
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Fun
By  LDS Living
August 28, 2018 04:49 PM MDT
Okay, I'll admit, for the first minute of this music video, I wasn't sure whether to laugh or not.
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August 28, 2018 04:12 PM MDT
The Ensign recently published an article written by Elder David A. Bednar focusing on the remarkable life of President Dallin H. Oaks. Among the incredible stories shared was this powerful witness of the Spirit and how President Oaks has allowed the Holy Ghost to guide his life. Read the full article here.
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By  LDS Living
August 28, 2018 03:14 PM MDT
Senator John McCain, a Vietnam war hero and senator from Arizona, passed away on Saturday from a brain tumor.
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August 28, 2018 02:49 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint dancer Jensen Arnold continues to wow judges and win votes on So You Think You Can Dance as she confirmed her spot in the final four in last night’s episode.
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August 28, 2018 01:24 PM MDT
There have been many different studies in recent years claiming that alcohol is good for the body in moderation, but a recent study published by the Lancet concluded that “the safest level of drinking is none.”
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August 28, 2018 01:13 PM MDT
In our quest to understand deep doctrine, the celestial universe, and the eternities, sometimes we overlook the simple things that are just as powerful and soul-shaping. Take, for instance, these four phrases Elder Gerrit W. Gong shared on Facebook:
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August 28, 2018 11:49 AM MDT
Think of all the good that 300,000 copies of the Book of Mormon can do: "There are many guests who are not digitally connected who appreciate having one or both of these books available,” Marriott told AP in a statement. “It’s a tradition appreciated by many, objected to by few.” To read a remarkable conversion story of someone who found Latter-day Saint literature in a hotel room, click here.
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August 28, 2018 09:15 AM MDT
It’s a Sunday morning, and I’ve just finished breakfast. I decide to go for a walk while listening to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on my MP3 player. Afterward, I shower and dress in clothes I ironed the day before. Anxious not to be late for church, I gather my scriptures and lesson materials because today is my turn to teach Sunday School. I feel prepared, but I run through a mental checklist to make sure I have everything I need. Ready at last, I set out for the chapel, greet some friends before the service begins, find my usual seat, and pick up a hymnbook.
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