It will be operated by President Kimball, in keeping with his oft-quoted counsel to lengthen our stride.. After formally acquiring the property, a twist came when church leaders learned the temple straddled two areas with different zoning laws. Two and a half years later, having undergone three surgeries, President Kimball attended the Jordan River Temple dedication in a wheelchair. "He felt weary after 15 sessions in five days, but it was a jubilant weariness from which he readily recovered," Dew wrote. From raw dirt to colorful gardens, from cold concrete and steel has risen a beautiful temple a beacon on a hill.. On June 9, 1979, President Kimball presided at the groundbreaking for the temple. Craig Palmer Burton, 68, Meadows Ward, Murray Utah South Stake, called as president of the Jordan River Utah Temple, succeeding President William A. Schaefermeyer. These numbers could have gone up even more since the remodel! President Burton's wife, Linda Kjar Burton, will serve as temple matron, succeeding Sister Sharon B. Schaefermeyer. The temple site was also a gift to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ", Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Brother and Sister Leonhardt are residents of the (East) German Democratic Republic. Sister Burton is an assistant director of Church Hosting and temple ordinance worker, and a former Relief Society general president, mission president companion, Relief Society general board member, Primary general board member, and ward Relief Society and Young Women presidency counselor. Years later, while attending BYU, Wilcox reconnected with his church-inactive father in Salt Lake City, the author wrote in "House of Glory.". This valley, the Church News quoted President Benson, will be protected, our families protected, our children safeguarded as we live the gospel, visit the temples and live close to the Lord.. Never did most of us dream of such a thing happening, he said. %PDF-1.7 % While they speak but little English, through the aid of Gary Schwendiman, my interpreter, we were able to communicate and had a wonderful time together. Craig Palmer Burton, 68, Meadows Ward, Murray Utah South Stake, called as president of the Jordan River Utah Temple, succeeding President William A. Schaefermeyer. Allan and Deon Hemmingway of the Ammon (Idaho) 2nd Ward, pose in October 1998 at the Jordan River Temple where their grandson, Jason Bushnell, did baptisms and daughter, Debbie, assisted with temple work. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bromo. There have been twelve Jordan River Temple Presidents. That is one of the great rewards I have received because Elijah came to fulfill Malachi's promise. 0000072158 00000 n Day 7: Kawah Ijen Crater + Ferry To Bali. A day trip to Solo. Attendees arrive for the Jordan River Utah Temple rededication in South Jordan on Sunday, May 20, 2018. President Forsberg is a former stake presidency counselor, bishop, elders quorum presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker. The Jordan River Temple and the Oquirrh Mountain Temple were the first pair of temples to be built in the same city. 0000053274 00000 n Dedication Marion G. Romney, a member of the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Jordan River Temple in fifteen sessions held 16 November through 20 November 1981. Francisco Zapata Orozco and Maria Esther Marin Olivo de Zapata. Outdated mechanical and electrical systems were replaced with modern equipment including plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. Church Presidents; Temple Dimensions; Temple Distances; Temple Districts; Temple Elevations; Temple Features; Temple Locations; Temple Milestones; . Their lives were fulfilled because their names had been recorded in a Lutheran church book, Wilcox wrote. 0000016963 00000 n She was born in Monterrey, Mexico, to Adolfo Marin and Maria Cristina Olivo. As the Jordan River Temple undergoes this change, the Deseret News has collected several memories shared by Mormon leaders and others who have served within its walls. Jakarta. The Jordan River Utah Temple will be rededicated on May 20, 2018, according to an announcement on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, by the First Presidency of the LDS Church. The Jordan River Temple is closed for renovation until sometime in 2017. 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 construction of the Jordan River Utah Temple and its maintenance costs for many years were funded entirely by monetary donations from local members. Wilcox marveled that for temple blessings alone, this family appeared to forget the pains and struggles of life. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}403358.08600N 1115553.51520W / 40.5661350000N 111.9315320000W / 40.5661350000; -111.9315320000. We give Thee thanks for Thy servant President Russell M. Nelson. The temple site was also gifted to the church. Rogelio Coca Aldunate and Blanca Vargas Alarcon de Coca, Hamacas Ward, Santa Cruz Bolivia Equipetrol Stake, called as president and matron of the Cochabamba Bolivia Temple, succeeding President Juan C. Mogrovejo and Sister Deyzi Cerruto de Mogrovejo. The Jordan River Utah Temple was originally named the Jordan River Temple. "{ _m) 6!Gt>Wl%yxjyF\Zp}A@>J{>l96nwX u5Upu:m9]wBLzm^WYUx+K/v+9K#hjyx6g)bdH, Md: 'Friday,' we answered. "We were not prepared to greet them and offer our customary assistance. Sister Coca is a temple preparation teacher and a former assistant to the matron, stake Relief Society and Primary president, and ward Young Women president. Another member served as a sealer until he was released at age 94. Youth Cultural Celebration. 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. My heart was turning. With cloudless, blue skies overhead, an estimated crowd of about 15,000 people attended the outdoor groundbreaking ceremony on June 9, 1979, including Utah Gov. 0000083208 00000 n Day 6: Mount Bromo Sunrise + Drive To Banyuwangi. "The only dark cloud has been President Kimball's condition.". All rights reserved. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Where To Start. The Temple is situated on a 15 acre site and the total floor area of the temple is 148,236 square feet. She emptied her entire account and gave everything to the temple. ft., six ordinance rooms, and seventeen sealing rooms. Most had been very young at the time but still remembered the event. The same year Jordan River became the churchs 20th operating temple, President Kimball announced nine more Lima, Peru; Seoul, South Korea; Chicago, Ill.; Dallas, Texas; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Johannesburg, South Africa; Manila, Philippines; Frankfurt, Germany; and Stockholm, Sweden. Scott M. Matheson and other dignitaries. Altogether, an estimated 163,000 (8 years and older) attended the 15 dedicatory sessions. Groundbreaking and site dedication for the Jordan River Temple was on June 9, 1979. A retired employment resource center manager in Church employment, he was born in Miguel Alemn, Mexico, to Margarito Zapata and Raquel Orozco. Surabaya & a trip to Mt. The roof was replaced, and seismic upgrades were made. The Temple was dedicated on November 16-20, 1981 by President Marion G. Romney. President Chan is a former Hong Kong China Temple presidency counselor, China Hong Kong Mission president, stake president, bishop and high councilor. A retired coordinator for the Church Educational System, he was born in Lima, Peru, to Alejandro Mora Chavez and Luz Almira Arauco de Mora. 0000002547 00000 n He is an assistant director of Church Hosting, elders quorum instructor and temple sealer, and a former Korea Seoul West Mission president, stake president, bishop, and Jordan River Utah Temple open house and dedication coordinator. Yogyakarta to Surabaya by train. James Scott Lundberg and Laurie 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. Sister Hathaway is an assistant to the matron and a former stake Relief Society and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Primary president. 0000083511 00000 n With some 17,000 youth living in the Jordan River Utah Temple district, the event looked a little different than cultural celebrations of the past. Please contact the temple for more information or if you have special circumstances or needs. The Jordan River Temple is closed for renovation until sometime in 2017. The Lord has made known it is his will that sacred and holy temples should be erected, President Kimball said his remarks. At the entrance to the temple, visitors are greeted by a striking water fountain, which spouts among vividly colored flowers and shrubs. Three decades after its dedication, the Jordan River Temple, the 20th temple worldwide and seventh built in Utah and the second in the Salt Lake Valley, continues to be a workhorse in an era of accelerated temple work. Another woman struggling to give up smoking committed to her bishop to not only give up her habit, but to donate to the temple fund what she had been spending on cigarettes. Arthur Moore hands a trowel to President Spencer W. Kimball at the cornerstone ceremony in Aug. 1981. 0000082526 00000 n Retired principal of Chartwell Capital Advisors, he was born in Murray, Utah, to Myrl and Jacob Peart Burton Jr. When that happens, for the first time in church history, all 15 members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will have participated in temple dedications or rededications. They were all dressed in white and were rejoicing and embracing each other as the sealings took place. 0000007221 00000 n 0000028193 00000 n The Jordan River Utah Temple was intended to be a workhorse. "There has been an outpouring of the Spirit of the Lord and we have much reason for rejoicing," President Hinckley recalled in his biography. I submit their names for temple ordinances, and my father is in the temple every week performing the work for them. Modifications to the landscaping has beautified the temple grounds. 0000029364 00000 n There are now 18 temples in Utah in operation or planned. 0000071891 00000 n Over half a million people toured the temple during its open house. Geographically, it is the smallest Latter-day Saint temple district in the world, but the temple is one of the church's busiest. The following new temple president and matron have been called by the First Presidency. Sheree Darlene Streeter Hathaway and Kirk Elmo Hathaway. These are choice Latter-day Saints. A retired American Airlines pilot, he was born in American Falls, Idaho, to Elmo Ray Hathaway and Iris Hathaway. The following new temple presidents and matrons have been called to serve by the First Presidency. He put into action his oft-quoted admonishment to "lengthen our stride" by operating the controls to move a giant shovelful of dirt. 0000003874 00000 n The sun sets on the Jordan River Temple as blanket of haze covers the valley in 2000. Located in South Jordan, Utah, it was built with a modern single-spire design. 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. The Jordan River Utah Temple closed for an extensive renovation on February 15, 2016. The First Presidency, led by church President Russell M. Nelson, reminded members of the sacred nature of the rituals. On another occasion at the Jordan River Temple, Wilcox and his family performed sealings for his Danish ancestors, including one family in which the parents lost six infant children before two finally survived to adulthood, one being Wilcox's fourth great-grandfather. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Darrel Fay Booth and LoAine Booth. Dedicated in 1981, the 149,476-square-foot building stands as an inviting physical landmark and a spiritual refuge from the world's challenges. Latter-day Saint Temple Construction Photographs. Click here to search for the Distribution Center closest to this temple. President Spencer W. Kimball announces plans for the Jordan River Utah Temple at a press conference on Feb. 3, 1978. ", When Wilcox was a baby, his parents divorced. Mikah, left, and Carly Olsen pose for a portrait at the Jordan River Temple in 2008. You will notice the large power-scoop shovel, said President N. Eldon Tanner, who conducted the groundbreaking service. 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. In a symbolic gesture during the 1979 groundbreaking, President Spencer W. Kimball departed from the traditional shovel method in favor of a hard hat and construction machinery. A retired Church employee, he was born in Wenatchee, Washington, to William Rudolph Forsberg and Arlene Edna Forsberg. A site dedication and groundbreaking ceremony were held on June 9, 1979. Marion G. Romney, a member of the First Presidency, dedicated the Jordan River Temple in fifteen sessions held 16 November through 20 November . 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. All Rights Reserved, Holding on to memories of the Jordan River Temple, Spencer W. Kimball: Resolute, Disciple, Prophet of God, Faith Rewarded: A Personal Account of Prophetic Promises to the East German Saints, House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple, Deseret News readers share Jordan River Utah Temple memories, experiences. The statue was not redraped. All rights reserved. They will begin their service in November. "I can think of no people who have ever lived or who now live that have more reason to rejoice than the Latter-day Saints, for they have had committed to their trust a work that is marvelous in its nature and sanctifying in its performance. The beautifully white Jordan River Utah Temple stands in the southern Salt Lake Valley, 2 miles west of I-15. Retired principal of Chartwell Capital Advisors, he was born in Murray, Utah, to Myrl and Jacob Peart Burton Jr. Sister Chan is a ward Primary presidency counselor and ward music chairman and a former assistant to the matron, mission president companion, stake Relief Society president, and ward Relief Society, Young Women and Primary president. Escalators were replaced with staircases. "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. According to a 1979 LDS Church News article, President Kimball concluded his remarks and gave the dedicatory prayer. Kristi, left, and Ted Fraughton play at the site of the Jordan River Temple in the late 1970s. The temple site is 15 acres. 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. 0000033408 00000 n Latter-day Saint temple in South Jordan, Utah, United States, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah, Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region, "Jordan River Utah Temple Will Close for Extensive Renovation", "Jordan River Utah Temple Open House and Rededication Dates Announced", "Jordan River Utah Temple Is Rededicated: Extensive renovations are complete", The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jordan_River_Utah_Temple&oldid=1134622093, Religious buildings and structures in Salt Lake County, Utah, Religious buildings and structures completed in 1981, Buildings and structures in South Jordan, Utah, Short description is different from Wikidata, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2007, Articles needing additional references from May 2022, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, September 29 October 31, 1981 (original); March 17 April 28, 2018 (after renovations), Cast stone with white marble chips, tower is cemlite, This page was last edited on 19 January 2023, at 16:41. Also in attendance were Donovan Van Dam, president of the Jordan River Temple, and Frank Apel, president of the Freiberg DDR Stake. Alejandro Anibal Mora Arauco and Blanca Elena Del Consuelo Arevalo Hidalgo de Mora, Maranga Ward, Lima Per Magdalena Stake, called as president and matron of the Lima Peru Temple, succeeding President Hector A. Miranda and Sister Azucena G. Miranda. The temple serves Latter-day Saints in Southern Salt Lake County, Utah. Last fall, the First Presidency announced the Jordan River Temple would close for most of 2016 and most of 2017 for extensive renovation. 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. With six temples already in Utah, the new president expressed his gratitude. He spent much of his childhood exploring the river and went on to study biology and conservation. A retired physician from the Mayo Clinic, he was born in Payson, Utah, to Leonard H Foote and Lauana Foote. 0000008346 00000 n 6 0 obj <> endobj xref 6 51 0000000016 00000 n Carl E. Pettersson, left, temple committee chairman and temple president Donovan H. Van Dam tour the Jordan River Temple site in May 1981. 0000018008 00000 n She was born in Oruro, Cercado, Bolivia, to Digenes Vargas Siles and Olga Alarcn Troncoso. "Since that day the importance of attending the temple has been magnified in my eyes.". For sealing or initiatory information please call the temple at 801-254-3003. ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org shares construction news, photographs, maps, and interesting facts about the temples of the restored Church of Jesus Christ. Sister Mora is a former mission president companion, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. As he sits at the controls of a front-end loader, President Spencer W. Kimball waves to delighted onlookers at the groundbreaking in 1979. There were no height restrictions in the zone where the 200-foot-tall tower and statue of the angel Moroni would be built, sparing architects the challenge of designing new blueprints. 0000002918 00000 n In visiting with a member of the temple presidency, Wilcox learned President and Sister Flora Benson attended an endowment session at the Jordan River Temple every Friday morning. 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

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