Temples

August 13, 2025 04:10 PM MDT
Kelly often wondered if he’d made a lasting impact during his mission—now, he had an answer.
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August 08, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
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August 04, 2025 02:05 PM MDT
The open house is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
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Members in this country currently have to cross the Congo River to get to a temple.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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July 15, 2025 10:24 AM MDT
President Nelson has shared specific blessings we can receive from temple worship. Here are just a few.
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July 09, 2025 12:37 PM MDT
While we often focus on scary “signs of the times” like wars and earthquakes, we can find comfort in the many hopeful signs of the Savior’s return.
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More than 500 attendees commemorated this significant milestone.
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June 27, 2025 01:50 PM MDT
“The comment caught me off guard, and it made me want to visit the temple more often.”
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June 20, 2025 02:13 PM MDT
These two suggestions can help you find more joy in your temple worship.
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June 16, 2025 01:54 PM MDT
“I wouldn’t have time to change before the last session of the day, but I felt the temple was where I needed to be.”
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June 11, 2025 02:15 PM MDT
After a life-changing conversion, Sery Kone played a special role at the dedication.
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June 10, 2025 01:30 PM MDT
Participating in the endowment takes over an hour. That longer time frame allows for several divinely designed learning experiences.
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June 09, 2025 01:51 PM MDT
Pres. Nelson just dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple. Read more about his past dedications.
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June 06, 2025 10:34 AM MDT
One shy young woman stood at the pulpit to share her testimony of how the experience had changed her.
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June 03, 2025 02:09 PM MDT
After a lonely year in school, John began seeking more of heaven’s help.
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May 30, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
This is the key to transforming your view of attending the temple.
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May 28, 2025 02:29 PM MDT
Read about topics such as why temple ceremonies change over time and how the endowment ceremony compares to Masonic rituals.
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May 23, 2025 01:37 PM MDT
At age 21, Allison was disowned by her father. Then, only two years later, she was stranded by her first husband in an unfamiliar country. 
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May 23, 2025 10:23 AM MDT
Those with a current temple recommend may choose to keep their printed recommend or switch to a mobile recommend.
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May 21, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
Two countries outside the US will have over 20 temples.
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May 20, 2025 01:49 PM MDT
“Listening to his talk was the last positive experience I’d had with the Church. How was it that we were now in Thailand at the same time?”
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May 19, 2025 01:54 PM MDT
Weekly attendance at a nearby meetinghouse has more than doubled.
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May 14, 2025 03:44 PM MDT
“I didn’t fully appreciate the significance of this temple feature until I visited the open house.”
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May 13, 2025 01:34 PM MDT
Temple worship feels different than church. Scripture offers a clue to help us understand both why and how.
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May 12, 2025 01:39 PM MDT
“When I received my endowment, I felt warm and tingling and kept whispering, ‘Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Jesus!’”
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May 06, 2025 01:34 PM MDT
Try these simple tips to feel more at ease during your temple trips.
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April 30, 2025 02:02 PM MDT
In a recent video, Elder Gong explained how the Lord helps us feel His love in a sometimes isolating world.
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April 29, 2025 02:16 PM MDT
Start a conversation with your loved one with this simple but profound advice.
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April 23, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
“After reading the book myself, I feel a deeper love and appreciation for temple endowment sessions.”
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April 10, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
At the Toronto Ontario Temple rededication, the Apostle shared an insightful spin on this common phrase.
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April 07, 2025 02:42 PM MDT
President Nelson has now announced 200 temples during his 7 years as the prophet.
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Today’s announcement brings the total number of temples—operating, under construction, or announced—to 382.
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April 02, 2025 11:48 AM MDT
An ideal starting point for approaching the house of the Lord is recognizing it as a place of love and belonging.
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March 27, 2025 01:31 PM MDT
This simple shift in perspective changes the way I approach everything I do and everyone I talk to in the temple.
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March 19, 2025 02:14 PM MDT
“I’m too old to be playing games with you or telling jokes,” President Holland said of his testimony. “This is the truth.”
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March 12, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
Elder Neil L. Andersen recently shared a notable statistic about temple growth.
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March 07, 2025 02:01 PM MST
With this translation, Christ becomes more than our loving and gentle Savior. He becomes a powerful leader, the commander of all heavenly and earthly forces.
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February 27, 2025 03:42 PM MST
I have found that focusing on Christ brings me a sense of peace that I would not have otherwise.
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Plans call for a multi-story temple and a new meetinghouse.
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February 25, 2025 02:35 PM MST
The details on the windows and carpets are stunning.
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February 19, 2025 10:39 AM MST
“As I walked toward the temple, I thought, Lord, if they don’t let me in here, then I know I need to learn about this church.”
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February 18, 2025 02:32 PM MST
I understand more deeply now that these are not “names” we “take” to the temple but people we come to the temple to be with.
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By  Gena Mabee
February 11, 2025 02:31 PM MST
We were the first Black family to be sealed in the Oakland California Temple. In the years since, the temple has been a healing place for me.
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October 01, 2015 08:50 AM MDT
A lot has happened in the world and within the Church since last general conference—from the US Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage to the death of three Apostles to the dedication of four new temples. It's incredible to think just how much can change over six short months. Take a look!
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Fun
September 28, 2015 02:54 PM MDT
On Sunday night, the world witnessed a rare event as the sun, moon, and earth all aligned to create a spectacular blood moon. But what made this event even more unique was that this moon was a supermoon and the fourth eclipse in two years. Check out these incredible pictures of the super blood moon last night, as well as blood or super moons in the past captured over LDS temples.
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Fun
September 28, 2015 08:58 AM MDT
When the reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple was announced in 1999, it was an exciting event. But even more exciting was the fact that the plans for the original Nauvoo Temple were accessible, allowing the new temple to more closely and accurately resemble its historic predecessor than it otherwise could have. But who designed the original Nauvoo Temple, and how were his plans discovered after nearly 100 years of being passed from ancestor to ancestor outside of the Church? Read on for an inspiring example of how the Lord takes care of His temples.
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September 25, 2015 04:32 PM MDT
The Sapporo Japan Temple was announced by President Thomas S. Monson on October 3, 2009, along with four other temples: the Brigham City Utah (dedicated September, 23, 2012 by Boyd K. Packer), Concepcion Chile (not yet scheduled for dedication), Fort Lauderdale Florida (dedicated May 4, 2014, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf), and Fortaleza Brazil temples (not yet scheduled for dedication). Ground was broken for the temple on October 22, 2011, and was overseen by Presiding Bishop Gary E. Stevenson. The temple is anticipated to be finished in 2016.
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September 24, 2015 02:01 PM MDT
MR says: Did you know there are 8 different designs of the Angel Moroni on LDS temples? And did you know the Paris, France temple won't have an Angel Moroni placed on it? Read on to find out why. And to learn more fascinating facts, check out 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Angel Moroni Statue.
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September 23, 2015 08:48 AM MDT
As a missionary serving in the Manchester New Hampshire Mission, I did not have a temple in my mission. So for two years I was content to teach others about the temple. It was awesome to see those I taught get baptized and eventually make it to the House of the Lord. However, near the end of my mission, my mission president, President Philip Stoker, challenged me to go to the temple weekly after I returned. He told me that he understood some weeks I might not be able to, but to set the goal, and strive towards it. So I did just that.
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