Church can be intimidating and scary and there are many questions for new visitors. Here we are going to try to answer all of these questions, and help your first experience at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints be enjoyable and stress-free. So here is what you need to know:

我会脱颖而出吗?

It often depends on the size of the congregation, sometimes the congregations are so large that no one might not even notice that you are a visitor. In other congregations, there are so few people that they know each other very personally and would be thrilled to greet you. 

无论哪种方式,不要担心告诉别人你是新人,会众很乐意支持你并帮助你。 

教会的许多成员都是单独来的,但如果您担心第一次独自一人,您可以联系我们当地的传教士。他们会很高兴帮助您了解会众,并且很乐意在聚会期间陪伴您。

穿什么?

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it is common to wear formal attire in symbolic reverence and respect to God. Members commonly go to church in formal attire, but business casual is also welcomed. The point is just to try to look nice. No one will be denied entry to church due to their clothing though. 

以下是针对男性和女性的建议:

Men often sport a button-up white-sleeved shirt spotted by a nice tie and slacks.

教堂里的女性经常穿着漂亮的衬衫和裙子,或者穿着朴素的衣服。 

这很常见,但如果您没有这些衣服,请不要担心,只需穿上适合您的衣服即可。最重要的是,我们希望在您的体验期间,您会感到宾至如归,轻松自在。

多久了?

Church is divided into two parts, the Sacrament meeting and Sunday School. Each of these meetings lasts about one hour, and it is also possible to leave between meetings. So expect from around 1 to 2 hours, but it also is a cultural practice to socialize after the meetings, so be sure to get out there and make some new friends.

会议上会发生什么?

Church is divided into two meetings, Sacrament meeting, and Sunday School:

Within the Sacrament meeting, a prayer is said, hymns are sung, and talks are given. The most important part of this meeting is the sacrament. Two priests will break and bless bread and water, and they will be served to the congregation. This act is a reminder to members of the Church of the promises they made with God, “that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them.” Visitors are welcome to take the sacrament.

After Sacrament meeting the congregation has a 5-minute break to chat and head to their next class at Sunday school

主日学并不像听起来那么学术。这是群体划分的地方(根据他们的年龄和性别),他们分享他们的经验,并尝试一起更多地了解上帝。这次会议更像是小组讨论,而不是真正的讲座。本次会议的目的是帮助每个人更多地了解和更接近基督。

我必须捐钱吗?

No, our Church is service-based and we believe that the word of God is free for all. Members frequently donate money in private to provide for the church service, so there is no reason to worry about things!

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