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The '''Seattle Washington Temple''' is the 19th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. | The '''Seattle Washington Temple''' is the 19th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. | ||
| − | Plans to build a temple in Seattle, Washington were announced | + | Plans to build a temple in Seattle, Washington, were announced on May 27, 1978. With its completion, the Seattle temple became the first temple in Washington state. The [[Spokane Washington Temple]] was dedicated in 1999, the [[Columbia River Washington Temple]] was dedicated in 2001, and the [[Moses Lake Washington Temple]] in 2023. The [[Tacoma Washington Temple]] and the [[Vancouver Washington Temple]] are under construction. |
| − | Latter-day Saint history in the area goes back to 1854, when members of the Church came to work on the railroads. A few [[Mormon missionaries|Latter-day Saint missionaries]] were also sent to the area. During these early years, members of the Church faced intense persecution and missionary work was slow. The first stake was created in 1938 and membership soon grew rapidly in the area. In 1960 there were 11,000 members in Washington, by 1970 there were 67,000, and by 1980 there were 138,000. Today there are well over a quarter of a million members of the Church in Washington. | + | Latter-day Saint history in the area goes back to 1854, when members of the Church came to work on the railroads. A few [[Mormon missionaries|Latter-day Saint missionaries]] were also sent to the area. During these early years, members of the Church faced intense persecution and missionary work was slow. The first stake was created in 1938 and membership soon grew rapidly in the area. In 1960 there were 11,000 members in Washington, by 1970 there were 67,000, and by 1980 there were 138,000. Today there are well over a quarter of a million members of the Church of Jesus Christ in Washington. |
A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Seattle Temple on May 27, 1978. [[Marion G. Romney]] of the [[First Presidency]] presided at the ceremony and dedication. The temple site is 23.5 acres near Bellevue Airfield. Because of its proximity to the airfield the height of the spire was reduced and a red warning light was installed under the [[angel Moroni]] statue. But when the airfield closed in 1983 the light was removed. | A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Seattle Temple on May 27, 1978. [[Marion G. Romney]] of the [[First Presidency]] presided at the ceremony and dedication. The temple site is 23.5 acres near Bellevue Airfield. Because of its proximity to the airfield the height of the spire was reduced and a red warning light was installed under the [[angel Moroni]] statue. But when the airfield closed in 1983 the light was removed. | ||
| − | The temple was open to the public for tours October 7 | + | The temple was open to the public for tours from October 7 through November 8, 1980. Those who took the tours of the 110,000 square foot temple were able to see the four [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], twelve [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]], celestial room, and [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistry]], as well as learn more about Latter-day Saint beliefs associated with the temple. |
| − | [[Spencer W. Kimball]], President of the Church at the time, dedicated the Seattle Washington Temple in multiple sessions held from November | + | [[Spencer W. Kimball]] (1895–1985), President of the Church at the time, dedicated the Seattle Washington Temple in multiple sessions held from November 17–21, 1980. The Seattle temple serves members in western Washington and British Columbia. |
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<embedvideo service="youtube" urlargs="rel=0" dimensions="400x225" alignment="inline">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkVJLbsMde8&rel=0</embedvideo> | <embedvideo service="youtube" urlargs="rel=0" dimensions="400x225" alignment="inline">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkVJLbsMde8&rel=0</embedvideo> | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside | + | * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ]] |
| − | * [[Mormon temple| | + | * [[Mormon temple|Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ]] |
* [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]] | * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]] | ||
| − | * [[Mormon undergarments| | + | * [[Mormon undergarments|Latter-day Saint Undergarments]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Latter-day Saint Weddings]] |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/seattle-washington-temple?lang=eng Official Seattle Washington Temple page] | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/seattle-washington-temple?lang=eng Official Seattle Washington Temple page] | ||
* [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/seattle-washington-temple/ Seattle Washington Temple page] | * [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/seattle-washington-temple/ Seattle Washington Temple page] | ||
| − | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/ | + | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/dedicatory-prayer/seattle-washington-temple/1980-11-17?lang=eng Seattle Washington Temple dedicatory prayer] |
| − | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/families-and-temples/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-temple?lang=eng What | + | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/families-and-temples/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-temple?lang=eng#title1 What Is the Purpose of the Temple?] |
* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/article/temples What Are Temples?] | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/article/temples What Are Temples?] | ||
| + | * [https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/12/08/15-promises-president-nelson-about-time-in-temple/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTime%20in%20the%20temple%20will,I%20promise%20you%20that.%E2%80%9D Church News, "15 promises from President Nelson about time in the temple"] | ||
[[Category:Temples]] | [[Category:Temples]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:56, 23 March 2025
The Seattle Washington Temple is the 19th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Plans to build a temple in Seattle, Washington, were announced on May 27, 1978. With its completion, the Seattle temple became the first temple in Washington state. The Spokane Washington Temple was dedicated in 1999, the Columbia River Washington Temple was dedicated in 2001, and the Moses Lake Washington Temple in 2023. The Tacoma Washington Temple and the Vancouver Washington Temple are under construction.
Latter-day Saint history in the area goes back to 1854, when members of the Church came to work on the railroads. A few Latter-day Saint missionaries were also sent to the area. During these early years, members of the Church faced intense persecution and missionary work was slow. The first stake was created in 1938 and membership soon grew rapidly in the area. In 1960 there were 11,000 members in Washington, by 1970 there were 67,000, and by 1980 there were 138,000. Today there are well over a quarter of a million members of the Church of Jesus Christ in Washington.
A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Seattle Temple on May 27, 1978. Marion G. Romney of the First Presidency presided at the ceremony and dedication. The temple site is 23.5 acres near Bellevue Airfield. Because of its proximity to the airfield the height of the spire was reduced and a red warning light was installed under the angel Moroni statue. But when the airfield closed in 1983 the light was removed.
The temple was open to the public for tours from October 7 through November 8, 1980. Those who took the tours of the 110,000 square foot temple were able to see the four ordinance rooms, twelve sealing rooms, celestial room, and baptistry, as well as learn more about Latter-day Saint beliefs associated with the temple.
Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985), President of the Church at the time, dedicated the Seattle Washington Temple in multiple sessions held from November 17–21, 1980. The Seattle temple serves members in western Washington and British Columbia.
Videos
See also
- Inside Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ
- Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ
- The Temple Endowment
- Latter-day Saint Undergarments
- Latter-day Saint Weddings
