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The '''Columbia River Washington Temple''' is the 107th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. | The '''Columbia River Washington Temple''' is the 107th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. | ||
| − | The Columbia River Washington Temple, located in Richland, Washington, is the third [[Mormon temple|temple]] in the state of Washington. | + | The Columbia River Washington Temple, located in Richland, Washington, is the third [[Mormon temple|temple]] in the state of Washington. The first two temples dedicated in the state are located in [[Seattle Washington Temple|Seattle]] (1980) and [[Spokane Washington Temple|Spokane]] (1999). Church membership in Washington grew from 67,000 members in 1970 to nearly 230,000 in 2001. As of 2022, there are well over a quarter million members of the Church living in Washington. Because of the tremendous growth, members of the Church now enjoy the blessings of having six temples within their state, including two being constructed in [[Tacoma Washington Temple|Tacoma]] and [[Vancouver Washington Temple|Vancouver]]. The [[Moses Lake Washington Temple]] was dedicated in 2023. |
Before the temple was dedicated it was opened to the public. Nearly 65,000 people visited the temple during the open house period. Visitors were able to see the inside of the temple and learn the purpose of temples. President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] (1910–2008), [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] of the Church, dedicated the Columbia River Washington Temple on 18 November 2001. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley prayed, “Thy grateful people have erected this house. It has been visited by many thousands. They have come out of curiosity and have left with appreciation. May their hearts be inclined to Thy work and may there grow within them a desire to learn of Thy revealed truth." [1] | Before the temple was dedicated it was opened to the public. Nearly 65,000 people visited the temple during the open house period. Visitors were able to see the inside of the temple and learn the purpose of temples. President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] (1910–2008), [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] of the Church, dedicated the Columbia River Washington Temple on 18 November 2001. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley prayed, “Thy grateful people have erected this house. It has been visited by many thousands. They have come out of curiosity and have left with appreciation. May their hearts be inclined to Thy work and may there grow within them a desire to learn of Thy revealed truth." [1] | ||
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/history-of-temples?lang=eng Church of Jesus Christ, "History of Temples"] | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/history-of-temples?lang=eng Church of Jesus Christ, "History of Temples"] | ||
* [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/joseph-smith-prophet-of-god?lang=eng Joseph Smith: Prophet of God] | * [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/joseph-smith-prophet-of-god?lang=eng Joseph Smith: Prophet of God] | ||
| + | * [https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/a-prophets-temple-invitation-president-russell-m-nelson?lang=eng FamilySearch RootsTech, Temple Invitation by Russell M. Nelson] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 30 April 2024
The Columbia River Washington Temple is the 107th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Columbia River Washington Temple, located in Richland, Washington, is the third temple in the state of Washington. The first two temples dedicated in the state are located in Seattle (1980) and Spokane (1999). Church membership in Washington grew from 67,000 members in 1970 to nearly 230,000 in 2001. As of 2022, there are well over a quarter million members of the Church living in Washington. Because of the tremendous growth, members of the Church now enjoy the blessings of having six temples within their state, including two being constructed in Tacoma and Vancouver. The Moses Lake Washington Temple was dedicated in 2023.
Before the temple was dedicated it was opened to the public. Nearly 65,000 people visited the temple during the open house period. Visitors were able to see the inside of the temple and learn the purpose of temples. President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008), prophet of the Church, dedicated the Columbia River Washington Temple on 18 November 2001. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley prayed, “Thy grateful people have erected this house. It has been visited by many thousands. They have come out of curiosity and have left with appreciation. May their hearts be inclined to Thy work and may there grow within them a desire to learn of Thy revealed truth." [1]
His prayer was answered as many of the visitors after touring the temple asked to hear more about the gospel. Within a few weeks of the open house the Washington Spokane Mission reported, "that more than 20 open house visitors had joined the Church and many more were investigating." [2]
President Hinckley also asked "that Thou wilt smile upon Thy people and their families. Open the windows of heaven and shower down blessings upon the faithful who contribute of their time and resources according to Thy will and law. May the whole earth become as Zion as Thy work spreads among the nations." [1]
The Columbia River Washington Temple has a total of 16,880 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
Notes
- "Dedicatory prayer: 'The offering of our hearts and our hands,'" Church News, 24 Nov. 2001, 25 Jun. 2005
- “News of the Church,” Ensign, Feb. 2002, 74
See also
External Links
- Official Columbia River Washington Temple page
- Columbia River Washington Temple page
- Columbia River Washington Temple dedicatory prayer
- FamilySearch RootsTech, Temple Invitation by Russell M. Nelson
- Church of Jesus Christ, "History of Temples"
- Joseph Smith: Prophet of God
- FamilySearch RootsTech, Temple Invitation by Russell M. Nelson
