What Latter-day Saints Believe
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.
Basic Beliefs
Understand what it means to be a child of God and learn to recognize His guidance in your life.
Learn from the Savior’s life and teachings and experience the joy of following Him.
Discover your divine potential and God’s plan of happiness for you.
Experience how loving and serving others as Jesus did can add meaning to your life.
Explore sacred books of scripture that can bring you closer to Jesus Christ.
Discover how you can strengthen cherished relationships, both now and after death.
Seek the Savior’s help in difficult times, and connect to resources to support you through life’s challenges.
Receive inspiration from the words of prophets called by God to be messengers for our day.
Discover how Christ established His Church and how He leads the Restoration of the Church today.
Learn about the sacred promises we make in God’s holy temples to connect us to our families and to God.
Find strength as you look to God, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit for truth.
Understand God’s eternal plan for you and how you can be with your family forever because of Jesus Christ.
Who We Are
Christ’s Latter-day Church
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.
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.
Common Questions
Are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christians?
Are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christians?
Yes! We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world, and we strive to follow Him. Like many Christian denominations, the specifics of our beliefs vary somewhat from those of our neighbors. But we are devoted followers of Christ and His teachings. The unique and beautiful parts of our theology help deepen our understanding of Jesus and His gospel.
Do you believe in the Bible?
Do you believe in the Bible?
Yes! We believe the Bible is the word of God. We regularly study it in our homes and at church, and we try to live by its teachings. We believe the Old Testament and New Testament work together with the Book of Mormon, which is another testament of Jesus Christ, to act as a witness of Jesus and give us a more complete understanding of God’s plan.
What happens in temples?
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?
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.
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.