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The Jordan River Utah Temple is the 20th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in South Jordan, Utah. It is the namesake of the Jordan River, which flows about a mile east of the temple on its course through the Salt Lake Valley. The grounds are open to all who wish to the feel the peace that surrounds this holy building.
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At the time that the Jordan River Utah Temple was announced, about half of all of the endowments performed in the Church took place in three of the sixteen operating temples: the Salt Lake Temple, the Ogden Utah Temple, and the Provo Utah Temple.
The construction of the Jordan River Utah Temple and its maintenance costs for many years were funded entirely by monetary donations from local members. The temple site was likewise gifted to the Church.
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Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Bellevue, Washington, the Seattle Temple is the 19th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Temple grounds are surrounded by a grove of beautiful Washington evergreens and a cascading water feature. The Seattle Washington Temple was the first temple built in the Pacific Northwest and first in the state of Washington.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
The Seattle Washington Temple is one of only five temples featuring an angel Moroni statue holding the gold plates. (The other four temples are the Los Angeles California Temple, the Washington D.C. Temple, the Jordan River Utah Temple, and the Mexico City Mexico Temple.)
Because the Seattle Washington Temple would be situated near the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue. When the airfield closed in 1983, the light was permanently shut off and later removed.
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The Tokyo Japan Temple is the 18th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located across the street from the lush vegetation of historical Arisugawa Memorial Park. Next door to the temple is a four-story annex building that functions as a meetinghouse, patron housing facility, arrival center, visitors' center, family history center, area and mission office building.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
On August 9, 1975, President Spencer W. Kimball announced the building of a temple in Tokyo at an area conference held in the Nappon Budokan Arena in Tokyo. Before the prophet and his translator could finish the announcement, the congregation broke into spontaneous applause. They lifted their hands high in support of the proposal and wiped away tears of gratitude.
On September 29, 2017, the Tokyo Japan Temple closed for a nearly five-year renovation. In addition to mechanical and seismic upgrades, floor plan improvements were made, especially in the baptistry. The building was redecorated with new furniture and furnishings that reflect the Japanese style of Shibui. Light fixtures were inspired by traditional Shoji lanterns with glass that looks like rice paper. The vibrant carpets were inspired by traditional kimono patterns, including in the bridal room. A two-week open house was held prior to the rededication of the Tokyo Japan Temple from June 3 through June 18, 2022.
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Standing in one of the largest cities in the world, the SĆ£o Paulo Brazil Temple occupies a beautifully landscaped tract of land on the western side of the city near a major shopping mall and Metro station, providing patrons a public transportation option to the temple. Situated on the triangular lot next to the temple are a visitors' center, accommodation center, stake center, and offices for the Brazil Area. The SĆ£o Paulo Brazil Temple is the 17th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
At the time the SĆ£o Paulo Brazil Temple was completed, there were only 15 stakes and about 54,000 members in the entire country. Following the dedication, an incredible 41 additional stakes were organized over the next 12 years, putting national membership at more than 300,000.
Saints throughout Latin America were overjoyed by the announcement of a temple in South America. At the time, members were expected to raise one-third of the cost of a new temple. With so many having so little, members made extraordinary sacrifices to raise money. One memorable donation was a gold dental bridge presented by an Argentine man to a pair of missionaries. They declined the gift at first, saying they couldn't take the man's teeth, but he responded, "You can't deny me the blessings I will receive by giving this to the Lord for his temple."
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Standing on sprawling grounds about 10 miles north of the United States Capitol, the gold-spired Washington D.C. Temple is a well-known landmark along the Capital Beltway in Kensington, Maryland. Sharing the 52-acre wooded site are the Washington D.C. Stake Center and the beautiful Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center. The Washington D.C. Temple is the 16th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
Soaring to a height of 288 feet, the Washington D.C. Temple is the tallest temple in the Church.
For a time, the Washington D.C. Temple offered overnight endowment sessions from Friday through Saturday to accommodate the many members who came on the weekend.
The highly successful public open house of the Washington D.C. Temple was attended by 758,328 guests including special guest Betty Fordāwife of then-U.S. President Gerald Ford. These tours resulted in over 75,000 missionary referrals.
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Located on Provo's east bench near the mouth of magnificent Rock Canyon, the Provo Utah Temple claims a stunning backdrop of towering mountains. Across the street is the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) as well as Brigham Young University (BYU) to the southwest. It is the 15th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
President Russell M. Nelson announced that the Provo Utah Temple would be closed for demolition and reconstruction following the dedication of the Orem Utah Temple. The closure date was later announced as Saturday, February 24, 2024. The newly constructed temple will be named the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Provo Temple was held just one week after the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ogden Temple, marking the first time that two groundbreaking ceremonies were held in the same month. The two buildings were built at the same time and were nearly identical in appearance until the Ogden Utah Temple was given an architectural facelift in the early 2010s.
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Nestled amidst the charming city of Ogden, Utah, the Ogden Utah Temple stands as a cherished symbol of faith and community. Dedicated in 1972 by Joseph Fielding Smith, this sacred structure serves as a religious centerpiece to downtown Ogden where it occupies an entire city block on Washington Boulevard. It is the 14th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
The Ogden Utah Temple was the first temple dedicated in the state of Utah, as the four previous temples were dedicated in Utah Territory over 78 years earlier.
The announcement of the Ogden Utah Temple and Provo Utah Temple was prompted by a statistic computed in the mid-1960s that 52 percent of all ordinance work was performed in three temples: the Logan Utah Temple, the Manti Utah Temple, and the Salt Lake Temple.
On February 17, 2010, the Church held a news conference to announce that the Ogden Utah Temple would undergo a complete renovation, transforming the existing structure into a beautiful new east-facing, stone-clad temple with art glass windows. The photo above is that of the current Ogden Utah Temple.
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Commanding a sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay Area, the 170-foot Oakland California Temple is a highly recognized East Bay landmark. The magnificent rooftop gardens and extensive grounds are distinguished by a cascading waterfall and creek-style water feature running from fountain to fountain in front of the temple entranceālined with colorful gardens and towering palm trees. The Oakland California Temple is the 13th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
The Oakland California Temple was the first temple built with five spires, taking inspiration from sacred sites in Asia to reflect the diversity of Bay Area residents.
The Oakland California Temple was the first temple in the United States designed for film presentation of the endowment and the first temple to have more than one instruction room connected to a central celestial room. To simulate a progressive presentation, slide projectors were used to shine photographic murals on the walls representing the various stages of the endowment. Later, indirect lighting was used to symbolize the transition from one stage to another.
The exterior of the Oakland California Temple features two 35-foot sculpted panels depicting Jesus teaching in the Holy Land (north side) and Jesus appearing to the Nephites (south side), which can be seen up close from the terrace garden that surrounds the temple, occupying the main floor roof
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The London England Temple is located about 25 miles south of London and is the 12th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Several buildings share the siteāmost notably a three-story, 40-room Elizabethan-style mansionāknown as the Manor House, which has served various purposes for the Church over the years including patron housing and missionary training center.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
President David O. McKay, who took personal interest in every phase of development of the London England Temple, chose the exact location on the 32-acre site where it stands today. He was particularly impressed with an ancient oak tree on site (at least 450 years old) and instructed that it be preserved. Workmen called the tree the "David O. McKay Oak" and attached a plaque in his honor. In his modesty, President McKay asked that his name be removed, but the name of tree persists out of esteem for this prophet of the Lord.
The overwhelming response to the London England Temple open houseāmarked by moments of over a thousand people waiting in line to get insideāprompted leaders to extend the open house another three days for a total of 76,324 visitors.
The London England Temple was dedicated about five months after the Hamilton New Zealand Temple, marking the first time that two dedications were held in the same year.
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The Hamilton New Zealand Temple is the 11th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the first temple built in the Southern Hemisphere and second built in Polynesia, following the Laie Hawaii Temple. At Christmastime, the grounds are filled with a dazzling spectacle of lights and displays.
Here are some fun Temple Facts!
Unique to the New Zealand Temple is that it was primarily built by labor missionaries. As they commenced the building of the temple, they were told to "build it for eternity." Through the contributions and donations from local members, the labor missionaries were able to complete the New Zealand Temple and the surrounding structures, including a secondary school.
On the day of the dedication, an enthusiastic welcoming committee was created to greet President David O. McKay ā ninth President of the Church ā as he exited the plane in Hamilton, New Zealand. In his historic visit, he planned to dedicate not just the first house of the Lord in New Zealand, but the first house of the Lord in all the Southern Hemisphere.
The Prophet dedicated the edifice, originally called the New Zealand Temple, on April 20, 1958. The Church News reported that āan air of wonder hung over New Zealandā to see the temple and accompanying school built.
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This channel is intended to focus on temples both dedicated and under construction or announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This is not an official account of the church and is simply managed by one who is thrilled about the many temples that are dotting the world and the Gathering of Israel. My prayer is that you might find peace and joy in your life as you look towards the temple and the covenants made within.
"The end for which each of us strives is to be endowed with power in a house of the Lord, sealed as families, faithful to covenants made in a temple that qualify us for the greatest gift of Godāthat of eternal lifeā (āAs We Go Forward Together,ā Ensign or Liahona, April 2018).