The Ballarat Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will host a day for members of the community to find out more about the faith.

It has recently received attention from the satirical play, the Book of Mormon, which was written by the producers of South Park.

The church’s public affairs assistant Margaret Lenan Ellis said that the open day would give curious people the opportunity to ask questions that the musical might have raised. 

“It’s an open day to be open about what we believe,” Ms Ellis said.

She also said the day would provide people with a different opportunity than talking to missionaries on their doorstep.

“They can come along and see for themselves where we worship and where we learn. It’s not just a chapel but a community centre,” Ms Ellis said. 

While there around 100 members who habitually attend Sunday worship services, Ms Ellis said there are fringe members affiliated with the church who come on an irregular basis. 

Themed around the biblical reference, ‘Other sheep I have which are not of this fold’, the open day will include informative videos and displays.

Young missionaries of the Mormon faith will be delivering talks, explaining their story and what motivates them to take a break from their career or studies in order to spread their message to wherever they have been sent. 

The main address from a key note speaker will explain the beliefs of Latter-day Saints, founded on revelations given to the world through the Bible, the Book of Mormon and modern day prophets.

Another feature of the day will be the Family History resource library, which visitors will be able to access. 

“The library allows research of family genealogies through available computer data,” Ms Ellis said.

“Help will be provided for people to navigate and follow up on a family history lead, using a name or date or whatever information they have.”

Ms Ellis said it was impossible to find genealogical information in some countries and there are gaps in history for researching family connections, but the library has an international scope.

The open day will be hosted on September 23, from 11am until 2:30pm, at the church on the corner of College and Grammar Streets, Wendouree with Ballarat Mayor Samantha McIntosh also set to attend.

Refreshments will be provided at the event and attendees have the option of self-guided tours or the assistance of a guide.