Hi I'm Ron

Chat With a Mormon Online

Your privacy is important to us. Please read our Privacy Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mormon church services like? Are visitors allowed at church meetings? Can I attend church?

Angie answered...

Visitors are welcome at any Mormon church! Usually people wear nice clothes - dresses and skirts for women and a white shirt and tie for men. In the main gathering - "sacrament meeting" - the congregation meets together to hear talks that are assigned to members and visiting leaders. Because nobody is paid in the church - including the Bishop - and we learn when we share, most people usually get a chance to speak to the congregation. We also sing together. Some of my friends have found the songs we sing to be slower and softer than what they are used to. We don't have a church band to accompany the music. Instead the church organ plays the songs and we sing with reverence, thinking about the lyrics. Show more Show less

David answered...

Come to church with us! We would love to have you. I know attending an unfamiliar church meeting can be scary and intimidating. Feel free to go up to anyone you meet and tell them this is your first time coming. You should always feel welcome to come and attend with us. Mormon church meetings may be different than other church meetings you've attended. We typically have three meetings you can attend. Our main meeting, we call Sacrament Meeting, is intended for individuals and families to attend together. Sit up front, sit in the back. There are no assigned seats. In this meeting, we try to focus on the sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ. You will hear several prayers and gospel messages given in this meeting. Another meeting we have on Sunday is Sunday-School. This meeting is designed to focus on specific teachings of Christ. It is often somewhat interactive, with some class members asking questions of the teacher throughout the lesson. You are free to ask questions or simply sit back and listen. We hope you feel a genuine spirit of warmth and friendship as you attend. The final meeting we have on Sunday is a Priesthood or Relief-Society meeting. Men and attend the Priesthood meeting and women attend Relief-Society. Here we focus on the teachings of Christ that are appropriate to our roles as men and women. You should also feel free to participate, ask questions, or simply sit back and listen. Show more Show less

Who was Joseph Smith?

Mike answered...

Over my lifetime, I have heard countless theories concerning Joseph Smith - his intellect, his integrity, his sanity, everything about him. Some of the stories about him being a prophet sounded convincing... but then, some of the stories of him as a criminal sounded convincing, too. Then I read about Joseph Smith's visitation by the angel Moroni. Moroni told him that his name would be "had for good and evil among all nations, kindreds, and tongues, or that it should be both good and evil spoken among all people." Well, that was certainly a true prophecy. So, it seemed, whether Joseph Smith was a prophet or not, tons of accusations and slander would be said against him anyway! That realization made me understand that only God could confirm whether or not Joseph was truly called of him. I got a strong confirmation of that truth. When others tell me that they "know the truth about the Joseph Smith," I always question their sources - it's usually a book or magazine article, possibly even by an esteemed, intellectual person. But I cannot and will not question my source of the real answer. Show more Show less

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Chat With a Mormon Online

View Other People:

Hi I'm Ron

About Me

Why I am a Mormon

How I live my faith

Frequently Asked Questions

-

What are Mormon church services like? Are visitors allowed at church meetings? Can I attend church?

Who was Joseph Smith?