LDS Temple Donations
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Latter-day Saint temples are considered houses of God, a place of holiness and peace separate from the preoccupations of the world. They provide a place where Church members make formal promises and commitments to God. They are also the place where the highest sacraments of the faith occur — the marriage of couples and the “sealing” of families for eternity.
Two funds are provided to help members receive the sacred blessings of the temple:
As the population of Church members continues to grow worldwide, there is an great desire among the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles to bring temple worship and its associated blessing closer to the people. The Temple Building Fund was created to provide those who have desires to help with this vital program with the opportunity of doing so. (read more)
As the population of the Church continues to expand in the world, there are more and more dedicated saints who live in remote and impoverished locales and lack the means to attend a temple even once in their lifetimes. Therefore, the Church has established the Temple Patron Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to those who otherwise could not afford the travel expenses associated with attending a temple and participating in the sacred blessings available only in the House of the Lord. (read more)
From Out of the Ashes, a Temple
The Saints now look forward to the restoration and preservation of this beautiful building which, as President Monson said, has been much-beloved by generations of Latter-day Saints. Full Story
Temple Patron Fund Blesses Families Forever
Although the temples now in operation and those under construction will serve an ever-growing Church membership, many of these sacred edifices are still beyond the reach for thousands of faithful Latter-day Saints. Full Story
Going to the temple—from the DR Congo
For the faithful saints who live in remote and impoverished locales, many lack the means to attend a temple even once in their lifetimes. Full Story
