What We Believe

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Savior, and the Redeemer of the world. He is the central figure of our faith. We strive to follow His teachings and example in our daily lives. The name of the Church reflects this core belief.

The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture that, like the Bible, is a testament of Jesus Christ. It is a record of ancient inhabitants of the Americas and their dealings with God. We read it alongside the Bible, as both testify of Christ.

Yes, absolutely. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly. We study it regularly and revere its teachings.

Just as God called prophets in ancient times (like Moses and Abraham), we believe He calls a prophet today to lead and guide the Church. We sustain the President of the Church as the prophet, seer, and revelator for our day.

Our main meeting is called Sacrament Meeting. We sing hymns, pray, and take the sacrament (bread and water) to remember the Savior. We also hear talks given by fellow ward members. After this 60-minute meeting, we have Sunday School and other classes for different age groups.

There is no dress code. You will see many people in "Sunday best" (suits, ties, dresses), but you are welcome to come in whatever you have. We care much more about you than what you wear.

No. We do not pass a collection plate or ask visitors for donations. Those who wish to contribute to the Church do so privately online or by filling out a donation slip. You will not be put on the spot.

The Word of Wisdom is a health code revealed by God for our physical and spiritual well-being. It includes abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, and harmful drugs. We believe treating our bodies with respect allows us to better feel the Spirit.

Tithing is the law of contributing one-tenth of our income to the Lord's work. These funds are used to build churches, support missionary work, and carry out the Church's global mission. It is a voluntary, personal commitment.

Temples are sacred houses of the Lord, distinct from our regular meetinghouses (chapels). Inside temples, we make sacred covenants with God and perform ordinances for ourselves and for our ancestors, including eternal marriages (sealings).

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.

We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.

We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.