Hong Kong China Temple

Vernal Utah Temple

The Vernal Temple is totally unique! The temple is build in the renovated Vernal Tabernacle! It is a wonderful use of the space and preserves the beautiful and historic building that so many love. There are lots of miracles about the building of this temple, and we learned about the history of tabernacles as well! Announcement:  13 February 1994 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  13 May 1995 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  11–25 October 1997  |  14 days Dedication:  2–4 November 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  1.6 acres  |  0.6 hectares Exterior Finish:  Face brick Architectural Features:  Two attached end towers with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  38,771 square feet  |  3,602 square meters Height:  98 feet  |  29.9 meters Elevation:  5,358 feet  |  1,633 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

St Louis Missouri Temple

The St Louis Missouri Temple was enthusiastically welcomed by the city! We love to see how eager everyone in the community was to welcome this House of the Lord to their area. In 1844 as the saints fled persecution in western Missouri, they found refuge in St Louis where they were met with kindness and compassion. Listen to the full episode to find out how nerds and pixy stix fit into the story! Announcement:  29 December 1990 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  30 October 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  26 April–24 May 1997  |  28 days Dedication:  1–5 June 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/st.-louis-missouri-temple/dedicatory-prayer/1997-06-01/] Site:  14 acres  |  5.7 hectares Exterior Finish:  Cast stone and Bethal white granite with thermal finish Architectural Features:  Single attached end tower with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  58,749 square feet  |  5,458 square meters Height:  150 feet  |  45.7 meters Elevation:  581 feet  |  177 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #stlouistemple

Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple

The Mount Timpanogos Temple is very special to us, so this is a special episode! We have our friend Sarah to talk with us about how this temple came to be, what it's doing now, and where it will be in the future. It's a lovely large temple, and extremely busy these days. We are so grateful to have it in our midst and love to see the temple. Announcement:  3 October 1992 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  9 October 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley Public Open House:  6 August–21 September 1996  |  46 days Dedication:  13–19 October 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site:  16.7 acres  |  6.8 hectares Exterior Finish:  Sierra white granite clad temple with art glass windows and bronze doors Architectural Features:  Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  107,240 square feet  |  9,963 square meters Height:  190 feet  |  57.9 meters Elevation:  4,764 feet  |  1,452 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #mounttimpanogostemple

Hong Kong China Temple

The Hong Kong China Temple has an amazing story! President Hinckley was very aware of the members in that area of the world and wanted to get a temple built before the Chinese Government took back control of Hong Kong, so he worked very hard and was inspired to build the temple where it is. It is also extremely beautiful, we are grateful to have pictures of the inside because it recently underwent renovation. Check out the pictures and enjoy this episode! Announcement:  3 October 1992 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  22 January 1994 by John K. Carmack Public Open House:  7–21 May 1996  |  14 days Dedication:  26–27 May 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/hong-kong-china-temple/dedicatory-prayer/1996-05-26/] Public Open House:  23–29 May 2022  |  6 days Rededication:  19 June 2022 by Gerrit W. Gong [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/hong-kong-china-temple/dedicatory-prayer/2022-06-19/] Site:  0.31 acres  |  0.1 hectares Exterior Finish:  Giallo Ornamental and Sunset Gold stone Architectural Features:  Inspired by Hong Kong colonial architecture Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  51,921 square feet  |  4,824 square meters Elevation:  102 feet  |  31 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #hongkongtemple #ldspodcast

Bountiful Utah Temple

Way up on the mountain north of Salt Lake, the Bountiful Utah Temple glows, a landmark visible throughout the valley. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced it's plan to build a temple here in 1990, and the open house began in November of 1994 - the weather did not always cooperate at this wintry event. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Announcement:  2 February 1990 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  2 May 1992 by Ezra Taft Benson Public Open House:  4 November–17 December 1994  |  43 days Dedication:  8–14 January 1995 by Howard W. Hunter [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/bountiful-utah-temple/dedicatory-prayer/1995-01-08/] Site:  9 acres  |  3.6 hectares Exterior Finish:  Bethel white granite Architectural Features:  Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statue Ordinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms, eight sealing rooms, and one baptistry Total Floor Area:  104,000 square feet  |  9,662 square meters Height:  176 feet  |  53.6 meters Elevation:  5,160 feet  |  1,573 meters ⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #bountifultemple #templesofutah