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SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES
How can I find a church to attend?
This Meetinghouse Locator link can help you find the closest church building near you
and what time our next Sunday services will be held.
What can I expect?
Follow the link below to find out more details as to what our Church Services
and what we believe as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Other Common Questions
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Just try to look nice. You’re welcome to come in any clothes you feel comfortable in.
Most men wear suits or button-up shirts and ties, women typically wear dresses or skirts,
and children usually dress up too.
DO I HAVE TO DONATE MONEY?
No. We don’t solicit donations or pass a plate.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE?
No. Visitors aren’t required to participate. When the bread and water of the sacrament is distributed to the congregation, you can simply pass the tray to the next person. Other than that, feel free to sit back and just enjoy the service. In a Sunday School class, the teacher often asks for volunteers to read. Simply don’t raise your hand if you’d rather not participate.
WILL I FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE ATTENDING ALONE?
We hope not. Many of our members come to Church by themselves each week. However, if you’d like someone to attend with you for the first time, feel free to contact the missionaries or the bishop of the ward when you arrive and they’ll find you a friend to sit with. It’s always hard to be new, regardless of the situation, but in time you’ll get to know the other members and feel more at home. You can contact our missionaries by following the link below.
WILL EVERYONE KNOW I’M A VISITOR AND NOT A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH?
This probably depends on the size of the branch or congregation you’re visiting. Some congregations are so large (up to 600 members) that its regular members may or may not realize you’re a visitor. Others are so tiny the members all know each other and will definitely recognize and welcome a newcomer.
HOW LONG DOES CHURCH LAST?
Our primary family worship service is called sacrament meeting. It’s held in our chapels on Sunday and lasts approximately one hour. You’re welcome to come alone or bring your family; children are present in virtually all our congregations.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING SACRAMENT MEETING?
We sing hymns (hymn books are provided). Church members say opening and closing prayers. We partake of the sacrament (communion), which consists of prepared bread and water, blessed and passed to members of the congregation by priesthood holders. And we listen to two or more speakers who are usually members of the congregation. You might be surprised that we don’t have just one pastor or preacher. We do have an unpaid bishop who presides over each congregation (called a ward or branch).
You can learn more about our Sacrament Meetings by following the link below.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER MEETINGS ON SUNDAY?
Before or after sacrament meeting there are a variety of other age-appropriate meetings you and your children can attend. We have Sunday School for adults, Youth Sunday School for teenagers, and Primary for young children (3-11). If you want to attend these additional meetings: Ask someone for directions.
If they don’t know, they’ll find someone who does.
You can learn more about our other meetings and classes following the link below.
