Video: Can I Go Inside a Latter-day Saint Temple?
In a new video, “Can I Go Inside a Latter-day Saint Temple?” the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides an overview of temples. Members of the Church believe temples are the most holy places on earth. When a temple is first built, there is an...
Video About Baptisms for the Dead in Latter-day Saint Temples
The new video, “What Are Baptisms for the Dead?” explains why members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perform baptisms for the dead on behalf of their ancestors to give them the opportunity to accept Jesus and be baptized. You can learn...
Video About Latter-day Saint Temple Garments
The new video “What Are Temple Garments?” explains the temple garment—the underwear worn by some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Much like the nun’s habit, or the Jewish prayer shawl, this clothing is meant to help...
Video About the Latter-day Saint Temple Endowment
In a new video, “What Is a Temple Endowment?” the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides an overview of the temple endowment, why it is important to members of the Church, and how it points to Jesus Christ. It also highlights some of the...
Music Video: Concepción, Chile LDS Temple
LDS video producer Daniel Smith has just completed a new music video, a tour of the exterior and interior of the new Concepción Chile LDS Temple. The Concepcion Chile Temple is the second temple to be built in Chile. This impressive neoclassic building is currently...
Interactive Map of LDS Temples Worldwide
Below is an interactive map of all the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide. Click on the map to zoom in and out. Click the icon in the top left to see a list of the temples. Click on the name of a temple to zoom in to that temple on...
Video: Solomon’s Temple Explained
Solomon’s temple stood in Jerusalem for almost 400 years. It was the crown jewel of Jerusalem and the center of worship to the Lord. Understanding the significance of its location, history, and design can greatly add to one’s reverence for one of the most...
6 Tips to Make LDS Temple Trips Easier
An article in the January issue of the Ensign suggests 6 Tips to Make Temple Trips Easier. Whether you set aside time in your busy schedule to go yourself or you accompany a friend so they don’t have to go alone, these tips can help you receive the blessings of...
New Temple and Priesthood Preparation Meeting
Wards and stakes should be holding an annual Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting for 11-year-old girls and boys and their parents. This article provides ideas and resources to help plan this meeting. In December, when the First Presidency announced changes to...
LDS Youth Leading the Way in Temple Work
In his April 2017 conference talk, “Gathering the Family of God,” President Henry B. Eyring observed, “The youth of the Church have responded to the spirit of Elijah in an inspiring way. Many now hold their own limited-use temple recommend and use it often. Temple...
LDS Priests & Young Women To Participate More in Temple Baptisms
Priests are now authorized to perform baptisms for the dead in LDS temples and young women can assist in other tasks in temple baptistries. The First Presidency announced these changes in a letter read in sacrament meetings across the Church today....
Photo Gallery: LDS Temple Christmas Lights Around the World
LDS Living has published a beautiful photo gallery of Christmas light displays at LDS temples around the world. See the gallery at “Photo Gallery: Temple Christmas Light Displays Around the World.”
Technology to Assist LDS Who Are Hard of Hearing
The Church has made a significant effort over many years to understand the needs of members who are hard of hearing. The Church has researched possible options, and has set up various systems and devices to help, both in temples and in meetinghouses. This article...
Take a Name to the Temple
Take a Name is a mobile app that helps LDS Church members take names to the temple. It helps you find, reserve, and print family names so you can spend more time in the temple with your ancestors instead of outside searching for them. Find temple ready ancestors. The...Follow on social media