Why can't non Mormons go to the church?

Answer 1

Yes! Anyone is welcome to attend a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormon") worship service or other congregation activity. In fact, most of the church buildings say "visitors welcome" on them.

If you do go, missionaries may approach you and ask if you would like to learn more about the church. If you aren't interested, don't hesitate to tell them that you are just visiting. Depending on the size and location of the congregation, others might introduce themselves as well. No matter what, anyone will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Usually, the main worship meeting, "Sacrament Meeting" is first. It is about 70 minutes. In this meeting, congregation members sing hymns, pray, and listen to sermons given by other members of the congregation. They also partake of the "sacrament", which is similar to the Lord's Supper or Communion. Following this meeting there are Sunday School classes, as well as study groups for toddlers, children, youth, men, and women. Anyone is welcome to attend these classes as well, just ask a member of the congregation to show you which room you should go to next.

You are welcome to come as you are to a Mormon church, as nobody will be turned away. Usually, the men will wear dress pants, dress shirts, and ties, and the women will wear skirts or dresses.

We have a sign on our churches that says "all visitors welcome."

Answer 2

I suppose, but the real question should be "why would they?" Mormons, or really, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the actual name; "mormons" is only a nickname for members) believe in Jesus Christ as the Savior and Redeemer of the world and having faith in Christ as the only way to reach Heavenly Father.

Answer 3

Sure! Visitors are always welcome in every congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church).

Church members will have an assigned congregation. Congregation boundaries are drawn geographically, which helps each congregation best take care of it's own members and keeps congregation sizes equal and manageable. Each member will have a 'calling' or responsibility in their assigned congregation, and are expected to go to their assigned congregation's bishop for counseling, assistance, or any other needs they want the Church to be aware of. Although members have an assigned congregation, they may visit other congregations and often do.

Answer 4

Non members can attend weddings in a Mormon church. (Temporal Weddings)

They however cannot attend weddings in a Mormon temple (Eternal Weddings). Also only members with a temple recommend can attend weddings in a Mormon temple.

Answer 5

The temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are closed to the public except for a brief 'open house' period following new construction or renovation, when free public tours are offered. The grounds and lobby of all temples are open to the public at all times, but the services inside are available only to adult Mormons who are actively practicing, serving in their congregations, and have recieved a special reccomendation from their Bishop. Trips to attend temple services are often very special for Mormons, as there are only about 140 of them worldwide many travel from great distances to attend.

Please note that Mormon Temples are not the same as Mormon Meetinghouses. Mormon meetinghouses (also called churches or chapels) and their services are always open to the public. The temple is used only for special sacred ceremonies, while the meetinghouse is used for regular Sunday worship services, congregation activities, and community events. Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday worship services, Sunday School, and congregation activities in a Mormon meetinghouse. Several public worship services are held every Sunday in Mormon meetinghouses, and there are about 20,000 of them worldwide.

Check out the "Related Links" to learn more about Mormons, the differences between a temple and a meetinghouse, and how you can locate and attend a Mormon worship service near you.

Answer 6

Worship services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are open to everyone! Most Mormon churches even have the phrase "Visitors Welcome" posted on the building. Mormons welcome anyone who wishes to attend their worship services, classes, or congregational activities, and have always done so.

If you want to visit Mormon worship services near you, check out the "Related Links" below to locate the closest congregation and to learn what to expect.

Perhaps you are thinking of a Mormon temple? Mormons hold their regular weekly services and activities in a church - the church building and all services and activities in it are open to the public. There are about 20,000 Mormon churches around the world.

Mormon Temples are used only for very sacred special ceremonies (such as marriages), and are only open to adult Mormons who have received a reccomendation from their Bishop. Mormon temples are open for public tours when they are first built, but after they are dedicated only the most faithful members are allowed to enter. There are only about 130 Mormon temples worldwide. You can also learn about the difference between a Mormon church and a Mormon temple at the "Related Links" below.