Can Mormons Marry Non-Mormons? Civil Marriage vs. Temple Sealing
Yes. A Latter-day Saint can marry a non-Latter-day Saint in a legal civil marriage. The Church does not prohibit such marriages. But a civil marriage and a temple sealing are not the same thing. A...
Do Mormons — or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — pay tithing on gross or net income? The Church does not prescribe either method. A full tithe is defined as...
What to Expect at a Mormon Church Service: A First-Time Visitor Guide
If you are thinking about attending a Mormon church service for the first time, you may be wondering what will happen once you walk through the doors — what to wear, where to sit, whether you will...
LDS Ward vs. Stake vs. Branch vs. District: What’s the Difference?
An LDS ward is a local congregation, while a stake is a larger Church organization made up of several congregations. A branch is also a local congregation, generally organized with fewer members or...
Mormon Food Storage: What the LDS Church Actually Recommends
Search for Mormon food storage and you will quickly find two very different answers. Some pages say Latter-day Saint families should store three months of food. Others still recommend a one-year...
Mormon Funeral Traditions: What to Expect at a Latter-day Saint Funeral
If you have never attended a Latter-day Saint funeral, you may wonder what happens, what to wear, whether nonmembers can attend, and which customs actually come from Church teaching. The short...
