by Larry Richman | Jul 30, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | May 1, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Feb 1, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Jan 18, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2017
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....
by Larry Richman | Dec 6, 2017
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.”
by Larry Richman | Sep 19, 2017
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...
by Larry Richman | Aug 7, 2017
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...
by Larry Richman | Apr 3, 2017
The LDS Tools mobile app now includes helpful temple information. The latest version 3.2.0 lets you see what temple you’re assigned to, find temples near you, contact a temple, see ordinance schedules, scheduled closures, and the services offered (such as...
by Larry Richman | Dec 21, 2016
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.”
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2016
Watch this video with stunning HD photos of LDS Temples around the world set to the inspiring music of Michael Ethington. The video “Breathtaking LDS Temples Worldwide IN HD!” features the song “Army of Helaman” by Michael Ethington from his...
by Larry Richman | Aug 5, 2016
This short animated video “Mormon Temples” explains that LDS temples are the houses of God on earth, holy places where we seek guidance and peace and become closer to our Father in Heaven. This video is one of a series of videos providing basic, yet...
by Larry Richman | Aug 3, 2016
The two videos below provide external and interior views of the new Sapporo Japan LDS Temple. The temple was open to the public from July 8-23 and will be dedicated in three sessions on August 21, 2016. The dedication will be broadcast to Church meetinghouses in...
by Larry Richman | Apr 15, 2016
Below is an interactive map of all the LDS temples 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 the map. (If the map below doesn’t work in your...
by Larry Richman | Apr 14, 2016
Two LDS returned missionaries recently filmed aerial shots of all 16 LDS temples in Utah with a drone and compiled them into the video “Utah’s Castles – All 16 LDS Temples in Utah 4K.” The video was released by Snap Back Media House, a company...
