For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sunday is the Sabbath—a day meant to be different from the rest of the week. Latter-day Saints gather for worship, partake of the...
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What Do Mormon Missionaries Teach? The 4 Current Lessons Explained
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Based on the current second edition of Preach My Gospel (2023). A note on terminology: This article uses the term Mormon missionaries because it remains a common...
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...