Get to Know Us

Jesus Christ plays a central role in our beliefs and in our lives. Our mission is to invite all of God’s children to follow Jesus and experience the joy that is possible because of Him.

What We Believe

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God Knows and Loves You

Understand what it means to be a child of God and learn to recognize His guidance in your life.

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Jesus Christ Is Your Savior

Learn from the Savior’s life and teachings and experience the joy of following Him.

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Your Life Has Purpose and Meaning

Discover your divine potential and God’s plan of happiness for you.

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Jesus Taught Us to Love One Another

Experience how loving and serving others as Jesus did can add meaning to your life.

The Book of Mormon and Bible Are God’s Word

Explore sacred books of scripture that can bring you closer to Jesus Christ.

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Families Can Be Together Forever

Discover how you can strengthen cherished relationships, both now and after death.

Jesus Understands Your Challenges

Seek the Savior’s help in difficult times, and connect to resources to support you through life’s challenges.

God Speaks to His Children through Prophets

Receive inspiration from the words of prophets called by God to be messengers for our day.

Jesus Restored His Church in Modern Times

Discover how Christ established His Church and how He leads the Restoration of the Church today.

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Temple Covenants Bind Us to God

Learn about the sacred promises we make in God’s holy temples to connect us to our families and to God.

Who We Are

Founded in 1830

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally established in 1830 in Fayette, New York, with Joseph Smith as the first President of the Church.

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A Worldwide Community

The Church has grown from humble beginnings into a global community of 17 million believers united in following Jesus Christ.

Led by Revelation

We are part of Jesus Christ’s restored Church, led by the Savior through His divinely inspired prophet.

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Common Questions

Are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christians?

Do you believe in the Bible?

What happens in temples?

Temples are different from our everyday church buildings where we hold Sunday worship services. They are our most holy places, set aside for God’s most sacred work. The things we do in the temple revolve around the promise that we can live with God and our loved ones for eternity. In the temple, we more fully commit to following Jesus Christ. We make promises with God, such as the promise to keep His commandments and to dedicate ourselves and all we have to Him. Husbands and wives and parents and children are united together, or “sealed” to one another, for eternity. And we do the same work for our ancestors, giving them the opportunity to accept those blessings in the next life if they choose.

Would someone like me be welcome at church?

Of course! We believe we are all children of God and His promised blessings are available to all of us as we strive to follow His word, no matter our characteristics or our past. Church is a place for everyone to learn and grow. You may have a certain stereotype in your head that you don’t feel you fit in with, but the truth is our members come from all different backgrounds and interests. Come for a visit, and you might be surprised at who you find sitting in the pews next to you.

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Do You Have More Questions?

Members of our Church who volunteer their time as missionaries can visit with you online or in person to share an inspiring message and answer your questions more personally.

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Worship with Us

We can all become better people through Jesus as we learn and serve together in His Church. Come and see what we’re all about by worshipping with us on an upcoming Sunday.

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