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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 recieve the sacred blessings of the temple:

Temple Building Fund 

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. (more)

Temple Patrons Fund 

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 General 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. (more)

President Monson Dedicates Twin Falls Idaho Temple

 President Thomas S. Monson dedicated the Twin Falls Idaho Temple Sunday, 24 August.  Full Story

Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple

 The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Saturday the open house and dedication dates for the new Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple.  Full Story

Mexico City Temple Reopens After Renovation

 The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Saturday that a public open house prior to the rededication of the Mexico City Mexico Temple will take place in October and November, 2008.  Full Story