Mobile Temple Recommends for Latter-day Saints
The First Presidency has approved an option that allows members to have a mobile digital temple recommend using the Member Tools app. Members with current temple recommends may choose to keep their printed recommend or switch immediately to a mobile temple recommend....
“Family Name Assist” Simplifies Temple and Family History Work
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....
How to Submit Names to the Temple Prayer Roll Online
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...
Salt Lake Temple Open House Tours Scheduled for April to October 2027
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...
Tips For Children on Their First Temple Trip
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...
2024 Temple Timeline Video: Dotting the Earth
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...
Church Updates Temple Recommend Interview Questions and Statement on Wearing the Temple Garment
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...
Find the Temple Quiz Game
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...
How Parents Can Help Youth Prepare for the Temple and the Priesthood
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....
315 Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 6 Maps
The Church currently has 315 temples announced, under construction, or dedicated. 172 temples operating 49 temples under construction 5 temples under rennovation 89 temples announced See the official list of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Church Discontinues Temple Cornerstone Ceremonies
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement: Construction techniques have advanced to the point that cornerstones are no longer included in large buildings. Therefore, temple cornerstone ceremonies will no...
Church Uses Modular Construction to Build Temples Quicker While Preserving Quality
The Church is looking at ways to build temples more quickly, while still maintaining the highest quality construction. The typical process of building everything on site takes five to 10 years to build a temple. But with 49 temples under construction and 89 more...
Can I Attend the Temple Without a Scheduled Appointment?
The Church encourages members to schedule temple appointments as well as cancel appointments that you cannot keep. You are still welcome to attend the temple without an appointment, but you may have to wait for an available opening or you could participate in another...
Preparing Your Child for Temple Baptisms and Confirmations
The Church has published a series of five articles to help parents prepare their children to participate in temple baptisms and confirmations. Young women and ordained young men can receive temple recommends beginning January of the year they turn 12. Don’t wait...Follow on social media