Category Archives: Mormonism

What to Expect at an LDS Sacrament Meeting

Anywhere you go in the world, if you attend a sacrament meeting of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it will follow the same format. Sacrament meetings are held on Sundays and is where they renew the promises … Continue reading

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Christmas in Mormonism

Although members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that Christ’s birth actually occurred on April 6, they celebrate Christmas on December 25, with the rest of the Christian world. Many LDS families celebrate the traditional Christmas … Continue reading

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LDS Bookstores

The two major LDS Bookstores are Deseret Books and Seagull Books and Tape. Most of the stores are found throughout the western United States, including Utah, Idaho, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. This is because these … Continue reading

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Common LDS Terms

The Latter-day Saint faith has a vocabulary all its own. Here a few of the most common LDS terms will be explained. CTR-This stands for Choose The Right, and is often seen on rings that members wear as reminders. BYD-This … Continue reading

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LDS Radio

On August 1, 2002 LDS Radio became BYU Radio. It is a radio station that provides music, talks and devotionals for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is an ever-growing station. It is now carried … Continue reading

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Online Book of Mormon

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides an online version of the Book of Mormon. This version is considered official, and is the accepted text used by the Church. The online Book of Mormon provides all the same … Continue reading

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Conversion

In the Mormon Church, conversion means “changing one’s beliefs, heart, and life to accept and conform to the will of God.” It is a “conscious decision to give up one’s former ways and change to become a disciple of Christ.” … Continue reading

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Hill Cumorah Pageant

Each July, the Mormon Church performs one of the largest outdoor pageants in the United States. The pageant takes place on a large hill in New York where Mormons believe in about A.D. 420 the gold plates were buried and … Continue reading

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Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center (also known as the PCC) is located in Laie, Hawaii. It is one of the most visited attractions in Hawaii, welcoming over one million visitors per year. The Polynesian Cultural Center is unique among the Mormon … Continue reading

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Museum of Church History and Art

The Museum of Church History and Art provides numerous historical exhibits as well as art galleries. The museum receives more than a quarter of a million visitors every year. Exhibits are changed on a regular basis, so there is always … Continue reading

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