by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2013
I’ve recently been reflecting on the significance of three events that happened regarding the youth over the past few months. On September 12, 2012, the First Presidency issued a letter to priesthood leaders announcing a new method for teaching youth in Aaronic...
by Larry Richman | Nov 20, 2012
Yesterday, I showed some of Brian Olson’s 3D renderings of LDS temples. Brian has also created an infographic about LDS Temples. Click it to go to the page to see the interactive graphic. On that page, you can click the right >> and left << controls...
by Larry Richman | Nov 19, 2012
Brian Olson has created some interesting 3D renderings of LDS temples from his collection of more than 25,000 photographs of Mormon temples that he has taken in over 14 years. His collection of 3D LDS Temples can be found at 3dtemples.photogent.com. Below is an...
by Larry Richman | Sep 27, 2012
This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Some members of the Church are caught off-guard when they are asked questions about why we wear garments, often referred to as...
by Larry Richman | Sep 26, 2012
This infographic explains what Mormon temples are and how they differ from chapels, where weekly Sabbath worship takes place. Read other recent articles about LDS temples.
by Larry Richman | Sep 26, 2012
Did you know that there is a special issue of the Ensign and the Liahona magazine that focuses on Mormon temples? Although it came out clear back in October 2010, the Church continues to make it available. See it online or order a copy for a friend. Learn more about...
by Larry Richman | Sep 26, 2012
Tens of thousands of Mormon meetinghouses are open to all people who wish to attend religious services. A temple is different, however, because after temples are formally dedicated, like the Brigham City Utah Temple was yesterday, only the most devout Latter-day...
by Larry Richman | Sep 13, 2012
This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. A Mormon temple is a sacred building reserved for special religious worship, and the temple experience is a deeply personal one for each...
by Larry Richman | Jul 30, 2012
Come and see the beautiful new Mormon temple in Brigham City, Utah (250 S Main St Brigham City, UT 84302-2120) Open House – Saturday, August 18, 2012, through Saturday, September 15, 2012, excluding Sundays. Open house tickets are free and will become available...
by Larry Richman | Mar 14, 2011
The Church’s website about LDS Temples (temples.lds.org) has been redesigned. Select a temple and notice the enhanced page with schedule information, directions, and the ability to view it on a map. Some temple pages also provide a gallery of photos of the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 23, 2010
Today was the groundbreaking of the Rome Italy LDS Temple. Watch the video below about the groundbreaking ceremony. Read more about the Rome LDS Temple on the Church’s Newsroom site. Read more details about the Rome Temple complex.
by Larry Richman | Oct 3, 2010
The Church has just published an updated edition of the booklet Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that has been available for many years. This publication is especially useful in introducing the purpose of temples to children, youth,...
by Larry Richman | May 28, 2010
A scaled model of the Salt Lake Temple was unveiled today that provides an “open house experience” for people to tour the interior of this magnificent building. Earlier this morning, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unveiled the 88-inch...
by Larry Richman | Jan 29, 2010
Think the new FamilySearch is all about searching through complicated census records, death indexes, or birth certificates? It’s not an original research tool, like the original FamilySearch Web site (FamilySearch.org). What you’ll find at...
by Larry Richman | Oct 27, 2009
I think you’ll enjoy these great 360-degree panoramas of Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Click on the panorama at the top of the page, as well as the interactive pictures of the Mormon Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, grounds of the Salt Lake Temple, the...