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What do Mormons believe about family?

We believe that families are the source of happiness in life, and the basis of a stable society. The family was instituted by God as the best way of helping one another to experience joy in life. The family is where we learn to love and serve one another. Show more Show less

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Braden answered...

When we pray we begin by addressing God. Our address to the Almighty can take several different forms, however, the most common salutation among Latter-day Saints are the personable words: “Dear Heavenly Father.” God is the Father of our spirits and each time we pray we remind ourselves of this most important relationship. The family constitutes a divine pattern. From our Heavenly Father and spiritual siblings to our own biological relatives, the family stands central to the Creator's plan. Thus the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stands now and will ever stand in support of the traditional nuclear family. It is in our families that we grow and learn. Study after study has shown that children raised in a home with a married mother and father attain greater spiritual and secular success in their lives. Poverty is less likely and emotional distresses are far more rare when children are given this strong foundation. God has revealed through prophets past and present that only in the through the family can we attain the greatest gifts God has in store for us. Embedded in family life is the strongest potential for happiness and “happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Our Father in Heaven wants us to be happy and He knows that we will be the most happy as we form sacred family relationships. Show more Show less

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

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

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