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| − | Paris France will be the location of one of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint’s]] newest temples. The news was first broken by the French press in July 2011 while government approvals were still pending. Church President, [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced the Church's intention of building a temple on the outskirts of Paris in July 2011 and then confirmed it during the October 2012 semi-annual [[General Conference]] worldwide broadcast. Construction is planned for grounds in Le Chesnay, France, located in Paris’ western suburbs.
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| − | There are currently about 38,000 members of the Church in more than 100 congregations in France. [[Missionaries]] are serving in two missions in the country.
| + | [[Image:Deseret-Peak-200.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<div align="left"><span style="color:#0D8ED3">Deseret Peak Utah Temple. ©2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span></div>]] |
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| − | The Paris Temple is the first to be completed in France. In the past the French Saints have attended temples in [[Frankfurt Germany Temple|Frankfurt Germany]], [[The Hague Netherlands Temple|The Hague, Netherlands]], and [[Bern Switzerland Temple|Bern, Switzerland]]. | + | On November 10, 2024, the 200th temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated. In the October 2024 general conference, President [[Russell M. Nelson]] said, "My dear brothers and sisters, do you see what is happening right before our eyes? I pray that we will not miss the majesty of this moment! The Lord is indeed hastening His work. |
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| − | [[Mormon Missionaries|Mormon missionary]] work in France began shortly after the Church’s organization. The apostle [[John Taylor]], who later served as the prophet of the Church, began a lengthy European proselyting mission in 1849. France’s first six Latter-day Saints organized the country’s first congregation in April of 1850 in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Just over three years later, there were nine small congregations in France, totaling 337 church members. Many of France’s first members (289 of that 337) were from the Channel Islands.
| + | "Why are we building temples at such an unprecedented pace? Why? Because the Lord has instructed us to do so. The blessings of the temple help to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. These blessings also help to prepare a people who will help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord!"[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/57nelson?lang=eng] |
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| − | The growth of the Church continued at a slow pace until World War II ended. The LDS Church’s contributions to European reconstruction after the war sparked interest from outsiders. Missionaries resumed the work in France and the Church’s growth rate increased. In 1955, the renown [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] stopped to perform at the Parisian Palas de Chaillot during its historic European tour, at which time the country’s membership was roughly 1,500. The first meetinghouse for church members was finished and dedicated in 1962. | + | The [[Deseret Peak Utah Temple]] was originally announced as the Tooele Valley Utah Temple in April 2019 by Church President Russell M. Nelson. The temple’s name became the Deseret Peak Utah Temple on January 19, 2021. |
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| − | Former Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] visited France in 1998, prophesying that someday French members would enjoy a temple of their own. During a return visit in 2004, he asked members to exercise patience and faith. Now these members, who come from all walks of life, enjoy the exciting fulfillment of that promise.
| + | Construction began with a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Elder [[Brook P. Hales]] of the Quorum of the Seventy conducted the groundbreaking service and offered the dedicatory prayer. |
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| + | This new house of the Lord is nearly 72,000 square feet and sits on a 15.5-acre site at 2400 North 400 West Tooele, Utah. |
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| − | In France, Le Parisien reported that the final hurdles were cleared for the construction of the Paris France Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
| + | Utah, the Church’s world headquarters, is home to nearly 2.3 million Latter-day Saints, approximately two-thirds of the state’s population of 3.4 million people. The Deseret Peak Utah Temple is one of the Church of Jesus Christ’s 31 houses of the Lord dedicated, under construction or renovation, or announced in Utah. |
| − | [http://www.leparisien.fr/espace-premium/yvelines-78/le-maire-a-dit-oui-au-temple-des-mormons-09-11-2011-1709366.php Le Parisien reported on 9 November 2011], "It's now a done deal. The city council has just given its green light by validating the building permit filed by La Foncie des Régions on behalf of the Mormon Church."
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| − | In February 2012, [http://www.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Frances-First-Mormon-Temple-Sparks-Controversy-138959424.html Voice of America reported] controversy regarding the building of the Paris France Mormon Temple. France is traditionally a Catholic country, but as in many countries in Western Europe, few attend church. As a secularized country, France is wary of any religion, especially a religion as demanding of its followers as Mormonism. The fact that only worthy Mormons can attend the temple also concerns some French people. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints assures the French people that it is not extremist in any way and that the gardens (open to the public) will be a blessing to local residents. There is always an open house staged before a Mormon temple is dedicated to worship, and many LDS temples offer holiday programs for the public.
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| − | ==Versailles Open House Answers Questions== | + | ===The Salt Lake Temple=== |
| | + | While certain areas of Temple Square remain closed for renovation, visitors can enjoy the Conference Center, Tabernacle, Church History Museum, Church History Library and FamilySearch Library and the newly renovated Main Street and Church Office Building plazas. Renovation work on the Salt Lake Temple’s six spires is complete, with scaffolding now removed to reveal the restored towers atop the temple. |
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| − | [[Image:versailles-open-house-team.png|thumb|<center><span style="color:#0000FF">Paris France Temple Open House</span></center>]]
| + | The Salt Lake Temple was decommissioned on 5 January 2020 and the extensive renovation is expected to be completed by 2026. |
| − | On March 16, 2012, local authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsored an open house to answer questions of local citizens about the LDS Church, Mormon beliefs, and Mormon temples, plus specific questions regarding the future Paris France Temple. The open house was also to share the history of the Church in France.
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| − | While only 124 people attended the open house, most of them were local leaders or journalists, who could publicize the event, thus spreading the information they received there. The open house was highly publicized, with announcements in local newspapers and posters in many local buildings such as cafes and bookstores. The mayor of Versailles pointed out that the relatively small attendance was a good sign. If people were vehemently opposed to the project, they would have attended to take a side in whatever controversy might be addressed. M. Gerard, who was in charge of arranging parking over the two-day affair, noted the change in the attitude of those in attendance, who arrived looking dour and left smiling and in a genial mood.
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| − | TV, radio, and journalism representatives were all present and interviewed both Church leaders and visitors. All of their major reports were quite positive.
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| − | In addition to the Mayor of Versailles, Mr. Philip Brillaut (the Mayor of Le Chesnay) attended with an attending group of 12 people, who included city councilors and representatives of city administration. Their tour consisted of a visit to the family history center and watching a short video about temples. Mr. Brillaut expressed his feelings about his experience, "This open house enabled me and the people who accompanied me, to provide answers to questions I asked myself and those subsequent to the petition. The model was essential to understanding urban planning. The team that received us was warm, respectful and accurate in all responses. The human[ity] remains the strongest in respect of each.”
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On November 10, 2024, the 200th temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated. In the October 2024 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson said, "My dear brothers and sisters, do you see what is happening right before our eyes? I pray that we will not miss the majesty of this moment! The Lord is indeed hastening His work.
"Why are we building temples at such an unprecedented pace? Why? Because the Lord has instructed us to do so. The blessings of the temple help to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. These blessings also help to prepare a people who will help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord!"[1]
Construction began with a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Elder Brook P. Hales of the Quorum of the Seventy conducted the groundbreaking service and offered the dedicatory prayer.
This new house of the Lord is nearly 72,000 square feet and sits on a 15.5-acre site at 2400 North 400 West Tooele, Utah.
Utah, the Church’s world headquarters, is home to nearly 2.3 million Latter-day Saints, approximately two-thirds of the state’s population of 3.4 million people. The Deseret Peak Utah Temple is one of the Church of Jesus Christ’s 31 houses of the Lord dedicated, under construction or renovation, or announced in Utah.
While certain areas of Temple Square remain closed for renovation, visitors can enjoy the Conference Center, Tabernacle, Church History Museum, Church History Library and FamilySearch Library and the newly renovated Main Street and Church Office Building plazas. Renovation work on the Salt Lake Temple’s six spires is complete, with scaffolding now removed to reveal the restored towers atop the temple.
The Salt Lake Temple was decommissioned on 5 January 2020 and the extensive renovation is expected to be completed by 2026.
