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...
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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...
LDS Word of Wisdom in 2026: Coffee, Tea, Caffeine, Energy Drinks, Vaping & More
The Word of Wisdom is the Latter-day Saint law of health. It calls for abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee and tea, while also teaching members to avoid harmful or addictive substances and make...