Membership in Christ's Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized to perfect and bless the lives of God’s children.

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Jesus Christ is the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The central purpose of the Church is to help all people come unto Christ (see Moroni 10:32). To fulfill this mission, the Church is organized according to the pattern revealed by the Lord “for the perfecting of the saints, . . . till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God” ( Ephesians 4:12–13); see also verse 11.

The family is the fundamental unit in the Church. No other organization can take the place of the family. As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to grow, its purpose will always be to support and strengthen families and individuals in their efforts to live the gospel.

Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides many opportunities to help others come unto Jesus Christ. Church members:

Donate their time and resources to help the needy and the afflicted.
Serve as missionaries across the world to teach God’s children the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Perform saving ordinances (such as baptism) for themselves and for those who died without knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored by God through the Prophet Joseph Smith. You can know for yourself that these things are true by asking Heavenly Father in prayer.

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Articles of Faith The basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are summed up in 13 simple statements.
Church Organization The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide religion. Church membership is currently over 13 million, with over half of the members living outside the United States. Although Utah is often thought of as the home of the Mormons, only about 14 percent of the Church membership lives in Utah. With over 50,000 missionaries in 162 countries, Church membership continues to grow exponentially.
Serving in the Church Soon after baptism, priesthood leaders give new members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the blessing of a responsibility to help in the Church, referred to as a calling. All work in the Church is voluntary and no one is paid for service.
Missionary Work The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is actively involved in teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, with more than 60,000 volunteer missionaries throughout the world.
Church Growth The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints has grown significantly since its founding in 1830. Today, it has more than 13 million members worldwide and is currently growing at an average rate of about one million new members every three years.
Forever Families When a marriage is performed by Priesthood authority in a holy temple, it can last through eternity rather than “till death do you part,” enabling all family relationships to endure beyond the grave.
Temples and Family History Anciently, the Lord directed Solomon to build a temple, a house of the Lord and the most sacred structure on earth. God has again directed that temples be built. In the temple, sacred covenants are made and worthy members are endowed with a gift of power and knowledge from on high.
Humanitarian Aid and Welfare Throughout the world, when communities suffer major disasters and face difficulties beyond their ability to resolve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is prepared to offer assistance contributed by its members.
Teaching and Learning in the Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides opportunities for members to teach one another the gospel and also emphasizes the importance of continued secular education.
Holidays and Observances Members celebrate Christmas and Easter, regarding these two events as the most spiritually significant days in history because of the birth, suffering, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. They also celebrate regional and national holidays along with birthdays, anniversaries and similar events.
How can I know this is true? You can know if the gospel of Jesus Christ has truly been restored to the earth. Ask your Heavenly Father in prayer and you will receive an answer from Him through the Holy Ghost.