by Larry Richman | Mar 4, 2025
Using Family Name Assist, a bishop, elders quorum president, or counselor in the Relief Society presidency can help a new member or youth to be baptized for a deceased relative. It doesn’t require any family history research experience or building a family tree....
by Larry Richman | Feb 26, 2025
In temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members pray for others who are sick or otherwise afflicted. In addition to submitting a name in person when you attend the temple, Church systems let you submit names to the temple prayer role in the...
by Larry Richman | Feb 14, 2025
President Russell M. Nelson has announced that the open house tours for the newly renovated Salt Lake Temple will be April to October 2027. Below is the text from the announcement: On February 14, 1853, a groundbreaking ceremony in Salt Lake City began a 40-year...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2024
The Friend magazine has published an article with tips for children on what to expect on their first visit to the temple. “Tips for Your First Temple Trip” explains what they should bring and what they will do in the temple. With illustrations, the article...
by Larry Richman | Dec 19, 2024
The YouTube channel Called to Share has published a 2024 Temple Timeline Video: Dotting the Earth that visually shows the growth in the number of temples from 1877-2024. You may also be interested in the video Church Membership & Temple Growth “The Gospel Shall...
by Larry Richman | Nov 22, 2024
The annual Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction will be available to watch on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and the Gospel Library app beginning March 6, 2025. Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Patrick Kearon, and other General Authorities and General Officers, will...
by Larry Richman | Nov 20, 2024
RootsTech 2025 will take place March 6–8, 2025. This global family discovery celebration is held both in person at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and online, making it possible for people around the world to join. RootsTech offers a unique...
by Larry Richman | Apr 16, 2024
The temple recommend questions #13 and #14 and the statement on wearing the temple garment have been updated to help leaders and members better understand the importance of wearing the temple garment as instructed in the initiatory ordinances. The purpose of the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 18, 2024
How well do you know your temples? Can you identify all 150+ temples around the world? The Find the Temple Quiz Game by CodePro Studios is a great way for you and your family to learn all of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a free...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2023
Logan Temple © by Ken Fortie. Used with permission The Church offers many resources that parents, teachers, leaders, and members can use to learn about the temple and prepare to attend for the first time. Key Resources Temple Preparation Resources for Personal Study....