I had heard him speak recently, and he had seemed vigorous and strong. After formally acquiring the property, a twist came when church leaders learned the temple straddled two areas with different zoning laws. He put into action his oft-quoted admonishment to "lengthen our stride" by operating the controls to move a giant shovelful of dirt. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 0000002143 00000 n Today, we have 4,500 temple workers, said Kruckenberg, who has served in the Jordan River Temple for three years. Marion G. Romney, a member of the First Presidency, dedicated the Jordan River Temple in fifteen sessions held 16 November through 20 November . Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Jordan River Utah Temple. Altogether, an estimated 163,000 (8 years and older) attended the 15 dedicatory sessions. The Jordan River Utah Temple was the seventh temple built in Utah and the second built in the Salt Lake Valley, following the Salt Lake Temple (1893). "I couldn't help but be impressed with his decision," Wilcox wrote. 0000007962 00000 n The temple site is 15 acres (61,000m2). The Lord has made known it is his will that sacred and holy temples should be erected, President Kimball said his remarks. Jordan River was the first temple whose construction and maintenance costs for many years were funded entirely by monetary donations from local members. At times progress was slow, but eventually the time came when his father qualified for a temple recommend, Wilcox wrote. A day trip to Solo. Church members line up for their turn to enter the Jordan River Temple for one of 15 temple dedication sessions in November 1981. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. "At this, resounding applause went up from the more than 10,000 people who had gathered for the ceremony," Gibbons wrote in President Kimball's biography. Unlike many of the temples, which are built mostly with tithing funds, the Jordan River Temple site was given to the church and all of its construction was paid for by members in the 134 stakes within the temple district. NEXT EVENTS. Covering 153,000 square feet and 15 acres of property at its dedication in 1981, the new house of the Lord was designed to have the largest capacity of any temple at that point (25 percent larger than the Ogden and Provo temples). Escalators were replaced with staircases. The re-dedication will occur on Sunday, May 20, and a cultural celebration will be held the day before. 0000003874 00000 n Approximately A crowd gathers at the Jordan River Temple in the fall of 1981. At the unconventional groundbreaking ceremony of the Jordan River Utah Temple, President Spencer W. Kimball delivered his address, offered the dedicatory prayer, and then mounted a huge Caterpillar tractor. Church Presidents; Temple Dimensions; Temple Distances; Temple Districts; Temple Elevations; Temple Features; Temple Locations; Temple Milestones; . Kally Rae Henderson Foote and Robert Leonard Foote. The Jordan River Utah Temple (formerly the Jordan River Temple) is the 20th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Willie Edgar Streeter and Gertrude Maxine Chandler. Modifications to the landscaping has beautified the temple grounds. Jordan River Utah Temple : 801-254-3003: Kansas City Missouri Temple : 816-413-1430: Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple (+243) 815-590-060: Kona Hawaii Temple : It will be operated by President Kimball, in keeping with his oft-quoted counsel to lengthen our stride.. hb``0```]01G[30H22\d;}u"] Wilcox describes attending the inauguration of new BYU President Rex E. Lee on a Friday morning. Brother and Sister Leonhardt are residents of the (East) German Democratic Republic. Ravell Call, Deseret News/KSL-TV Chopper 5. President Forsberg is a former stake presidency counselor, bishop, elders quorum presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker. The Jordan River Utah Temple and the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple (2009) were the first pair of temples to be built in the same city. The first father that Elijah's spirit caused me to turn to was not some distant ancestor I would meet someday in the resurrection," Wilcox wrote. Kristi, left, and Ted Fraughton play at the site of the Jordan River Temple in the late 1970s. They will begin their service in September. Deep down, Wilcox hoped his father would return to the church. The ceremony and dedication were presided over by church president Spencer W. Kimball . The first view of the Angel Moroni statue atop the Jordan River Temple was to have been seen only after an unveiling ceremony in August 1981, but strong valley winds the week before tore away the canvas and caused some damage to the gold leafing, which was repaired. The Jordan River Utah Temple was the only temple dedicated by President Marion G. Romney, who served as second counselor in the First Presidency. Located in South Jordan, Utah, it was built with a modern single-spire design. 0000033408 00000 n Never did most of us dream of such a thing happening, he said. You will notice the large power-scoop shovel, said President N. Eldon Tanner, who conducted the groundbreaking service. A retired American Airlines pilot, he was born in American Falls, Idaho, to Elmo Ray Hathaway and Iris Hathaway. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News. The Jordan River Utah Temple and the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple (2009) were the first pair of temples to be built in the same city. 0000028744 00000 n 0000031272 00000 n When the campaign ended just over a year later, the members had contributed $14.5 million 110 percent of the original goal, according to a 1981 Church News article. On August 7, 2015, the church announced that beginning February 15, 2016, the temple would close for renovations that were anticipated to be completed during the latter part of 2017. The Jordan River Temple is the highest capacity temple with six instruction rooms. Although it included song and dance, directors had to be creative in how they approached the celebration because of the number of youth. Scott M. Matheson and other dignitaries. These numbers could have gone up even more since the remodel! James Scott Lundberg and Laurie Hymas Lundberg. As he sits at the controls of a front-end loader, President Spencer W. Kimball waves to delighted onlookers at the groundbreaking in 1979. HWYs~)E *ZZ+{ 13{"A}|uoYdj[Av&hM)>o^-d@^P/n@M6};=GJ 0AH2p|Jh6;]INdG$?t([0FZZ j 7?U9.oyVyuN?zV^o t}bCuLJE?mW]kgu _ R};@iEB4^D"b'>9*Na\JJnYCBk/C ;p!m>AlWG5. Announced in 1979 and dedicated in 1981, the Jordan River Utah Temple has served members in the Salt Lake Valley for the past 35 years. Incredibly, about 20 people who attended the dedication of the Salt Lake City temple in 1893 also made it to the Jordan River Temple dedication, including Ivy Blood Hill, 93; Helen Kimball Orgill, 95; and Elder LeGrand Richards, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. TEMPLE OPEN FOR ORDINANCES. 0000018804 00000 n Then he replied 'Friday is my temple day. Of all the temples dedicated during his time as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spencer W. Kimball said the Jordan River Temple was perhaps the most significant. Yogyakarta to Surabaya by train. Wilcox noted the attendance of several LDS Church leaders, dignitaries and state and community leaders, all except for one important individual. The temple was open to the public for tours September 29 through October 31, 1981. They will begin their service in November. Arthur Moore hands a trowel to President Spencer W. Kimball at the cornerstone ceremony in Aug. 1981. The Jordan River Temple is surrounded by lights at dusk. Alejandro Anibal Mora Arauco and Blanca Elena Del Consuelo Arevalo Hidalgo de Mora. 'Friday,' we answered. 0000018008 00000 n Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. Youth Cultural Celebration. A retired attorney, he was born in St. George, Utah, to Allen James Lundberg and Ila Claire Lundberg. SOUTH JORDAN Of all the temples dedicated during his time as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spencer W. Kimball said the Jordan River Temple was perhaps the most significant. The First Presidency, led by church President Russell M. Nelson, reminded members of the sacred nature of the rituals. Day 3: Train To Malang. The entire interior and exterior were refreshed and beautified with new furnishings, finishes, carpet, artwork, and murals. YueSang Simon Chan and Isabel KitFong Chow Chan, Shatin Ward, Hong Kong China Lion Rock Stake, called as president and matron of the Hong Kong China Temple. 0000082526 00000 n The Jordan River Utah Temple and the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple (2009) were the first pair of temples to be built in the same city. The Jordan River Utah Temple closed for an extensive renovation on February 15, 2016. Retired principal of Chartwell Capital Advisors, he was born in Murray, Utah, to Myrl and Jacob Peart Burton Jr. Francisco Zapata Orozco and Maria Esther Marin Olivo de Zapata, Victoria Ward, Monterrey Mexico Libertad Stake, called as president and matron of the Monterrey Mexico Temple, succeeding President Juan Villarreal and Sister Ernestina Garza de Villarreal. L* N`aSfadgr 3,4UO`==Z>/K X v bVsv`q u$ endstream endobj 7 0 obj <>>> endobj 8 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 9 0 obj <> endobj 10 0 obj <> endobj 11 0 obj <> endobj 12 0 obj <> endobj 13 0 obj <> endobj 14 0 obj <>stream She was born in Monterrey, Mexico, to Adolfo Marin and Maria Cristina Olivo. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to William Merrill Hymas and Anna Darlene Hymas. The first view of the Angel Moroni statue atop the Jordan River Temple was to have been seen only after an unveiling ceremony Aug. 15 1981, but strong valley winds Aug. 9-10 tore away the canvas and caused some damage to the gold leafing, which was repaired. With a deep commitment to the communities living along the river, he founded Ecological Observation and . The roof was replaced, and seismic upgrades were made. The general floor plan remained the same, but selective interior walls came down to accommodate remodeling of the Celestial Room, bride's room, initiatory areas, and the baptistry including the addition of a separate baptistry entrance. Outdated mechanical and electrical systems were replaced with modern equipment including plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. President Pincock is a patriarch and volunteer assistant temple recorder and former stake presidency counselor and bishop. Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. "President Benson smiled and asked: 'What day is it?' President Kimball, 84, delivered his address, offered a prayer and then climbed atop a large front-end loader to scoop up the first bucketful of dirt. The grounds are open to all who wish to the feel the peace that surrounds this holy building. Last fall, the First Presidency announced the Jordan River Temple would close for most of 2016 and most of 2017 for extensive renovation. The spire of the Jordan River Temple. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Carl E. Pettersson, left, temple committee chairman and temple president Donovan H. Van Dam tour the Jordan River Temple site in May 1981. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. 0000004259 00000 n Day 6: Mount Bromo Sunrise + Drive To Banyuwangi. A retired physician from the Mayo Clinic, he was born in Payson, Utah, to Leonard H Foote and Lauana Foote. 0000053274 00000 n A retired Church employee, he was born in Wenatchee, Washington, to William Rudolph Forsberg and Arlene Edna Forsberg. For sealing or initiatory information please call the temple at 801-254-3003. 19982023 ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org. He spent much of his childhood exploring the river and went on to study biology and conservation. 0000001575 00000 n President Marion G. Romney, second counselor in the First Presidency, dedicated the Jordan River Temple the week of Nov. 16-20, 1981. "There has been an outpouring of the Spirit of the Lord and we have much reason for rejoicing," President Hinckley recalled in his biography. Most had been very young at the time but still remembered the event. 0000003471 00000 n Day 5: Coban Pelangi + Drive To Mount Bromo. Rogelio Coca Aldunate and Blanca Vargas Alarcon de Coca. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. It was fortunate that the part of the temple in the section with more restrictive regulations for height did not include the tallest parts of the building. The Temple was dedicated on November 16-20, 1981 by President Marion G. Romney. These are choice Latter-day Saints. They will begin their service in November. The exterior of the temple is finished with cast stone with white marble chips. The Jordan River Utah Temple is one of only five temples featuring an angel Moroni statue holding the gold plates. More than 160,000 members attended the dedicatory services. The temple serves Latter-day Saints in Southern Salt Lake County, Utah. President Spencer W. Kimball announces the Joran River Utah Temple at a press conference on Feb. 3., 1978. 0000017559 00000 n President Spencer W. Kimball announces plans for the Jordan River Utah Temple at a press conference on Feb. 3, 1978. The Jordan River Temple and the Oquirrh Mountain Temple were the first pair of temples to be built in the same city. Dedicated in 1981, the 149,476-square-foot building stands as an inviting physical landmark and a spiritual refuge from the world's challenges. The Jordan River Temple was the seventh temple in Utah; the second in the Salt Lake Valley. President Hathaway is a Star Valley Wyoming Temple presidency counselor and former stake president, bishop and branch president. 0000002547 00000 n "Where was President (Ezra Taft) Benson?" Sister Hathaway is an assistant to the matron and a former stake Relief Society and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Primary president. 0000033062 00000 n The following new temple president and matron have been called by the First Presidency. President Mora is a temple preparation teacher and former Peru Trujillo Mission president, stake presidency counselor, bishop, high councilor and temple sealer. 0000168327 00000 n Craig Palmer Burton, 68, Meadows Ward, Murray Utah South Stake, called as president of the Jordan River Utah Temple, succeeding President William A. Schaefermeyer. Endowment sessions and baptisms will begin at 5:00 AM. Here we travel from capital Jakarta across the most populous island of Java by train and across the straits to Bali by ferry. ), The Jordan River Utah Temple is one of only four temples with six instruction rooms. One man went without lunch every day for a year to save and give one dollar per day. The construction of the Jordan River Utah Temple and its maintenance costs for many years were funded entirely by monetary donations from local members. Plans to construct the Jordan River Utah Temple were announced by President Spencer W. Kimball at a news conference. Prior to moving to Utah, we came to the Jordan River Temple from time to time. James Scott Lundberg andLaurie Hymas Lundberg, River Oaks 5th Ward, West Jordan Utah River Oaks Stake, called as president and matron of the Jordan River Utah Temple, succeeding President Craig P. Burton and Sister Linda K. Burton. The sun sets on the Jordan River Temple as blanket of haze covers the valley in 2000. President Burtons wife, Linda Kjar Burton, will serve as temple matron, succeeding Sister Sharon B. Schaefermeyer. It is the fourth largest LDS temple (but second-largest in Utah) and has a total of 148,000 sq. 6 0 obj <> endobj xref 6 51 0000000016 00000 n For more information about Mormon Temples Visit, 10200 S Temple Drive "We were not prepared to greet them and offer our customary assistance. Sister Mora is a former mission president companion, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. Please contact the temple for more information or if you have special circumstances or needs. Click here to search for the Distribution Center closest to this temple. 0000018506 00000 n Just hours before the dedication of the Jordan River Utah Temple, news correspondents announced that President Spencer W. Kimball, who was recovering from surgery and a lengthy hospital stay, would likely be confined to his room at the Hotel Utah during the dedication services. 0000071891 00000 n The child responded, 'I liked all those grammas in their nightgowns,'" Kruckenberg said. Wilcox marveled that for temple blessings alone, this family appeared to forget the pains and struggles of life. Over half a million people toured the temple during its open house. A site dedication and groundbreaking ceremony were held on June 9, 1979. President Ezra Taft Benson speaks at the groundbreaking and site dedication on June 9, 1979. David Garth Pincock and FaDene Booth Pincock, Harrison Hills Ward, Omaha Nebraska Millard Stake, called as president and matron of the Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple, succeeding President Randall D. Bartlett and Sister Diana Bartlett. The temple also has the largest capacity, with each ordinance room able to accommodate 125 people. A site dedication and groundbreaking ceremony were held on June 9, 1979. President Spencer W. Kimball announced plans for the Jordan River Temple on February 3, 1978. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Darrel Fay Booth and LoAine Booth. Related list: A complete list of Mormon temples. Surabaya & a trip to Mt.

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