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The '''Spokane Washington Temple''' is the 59th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. | The '''Spokane Washington Temple''' is the 59th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. | ||
| − | Missionary work in the Spokane area began in 1854 with four elders sharing the message of Church of Jesus Christ. Almost 100 years later membership was only 5,000 statewide. At that time members never imagined that one day the | + | Missionary work in the Spokane area began in 1854 with four elders sharing the message of the Church of Jesus Christ. Almost 100 years later membership was only 5,000 statewide. At that time members never imagined that one day the statewide membership would total more 280,000 and that the Spokane area would be home to a beautiful temple with gray granite walls, art glass windows, and a lone spire topped by a golden [[angel Moroni]]. |
| − | At the groundbreaking ceremony in October of 1998, Elder [[F. Melvin Hammond]] of the Seventy said, "Everyone in this city will be blessed by the establishment of this glorious edifice, member and nonmember alike." [1] During the open house of the Spokane Washington Temple 52,000 people toured the beautiful building. President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] (1910–2008) commented that as people toured, "They [were] most impressed with pictures of the Savior they see in these holy houses. They must know that the central figure in all of our worship is the Lord Jesus Christ. They will no longer regard us as a non-Christian people." [2] As they toured the temple people also learned about the reasons Latter-day Saints build temples. | + | At the groundbreaking ceremony in October of 1998, Elder [[F. Melvin Hammond]] of the [[Seventy]] said, "Everyone in this city will be blessed by the establishment of this glorious edifice, member and nonmember alike." [1] During the open house of the Spokane Washington Temple, 52,000 people toured the beautiful building. President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] (1910–2008) commented that as people toured, "They [were] most impressed with pictures of the [[Jesus Christ|Savior]] they see in these holy houses. They must know that the central figure in all of our worship is the Lord Jesus Christ. They will no longer regard us as a non-Christian people." [2] As they toured the temple people also learned about the reasons Latter-day Saints build temples. |
On August 21, 1999, President Hinckley dedicated the Spokane Washington Temple with 16,000 members attending 11 dedicatory sessions. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley prayed, “Touch the hearts of the people in this temple district that the spirit of Elijah may rest upon them, that their hearts may turn to their fathers, and that they may be motivated to search out their forebears and do a great vicarious work on their behalf.” [3] | On August 21, 1999, President Hinckley dedicated the Spokane Washington Temple with 16,000 members attending 11 dedicatory sessions. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley prayed, “Touch the hearts of the people in this temple district that the spirit of Elijah may rest upon them, that their hearts may turn to their fathers, and that they may be motivated to search out their forebears and do a great vicarious work on their behalf.” [3] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', | + | # [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1999/01/news-of-the-church/temple-update?lang=eng “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', January 1999] |
| − | # Gordon B. Hinckley, “Welcome to Conference,” ''Ensign'', | + | # [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1999/11/welcome-to-conference?lang=eng Gordon B. Hinckley, “Welcome to Conference,” ''Ensign'', November 1999] |
| − | # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', | + | # [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1999/11/news-of-the-church/three-temples-dedicated-in-united-states?lang=eng “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', November 1999] |
==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/spokane-washington-temple?lang=eng Official Spokane Washington Temple page] | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/spokane-washington-temple?lang=eng Official Spokane Washington Temple page] | ||
* [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/spokane-washington-temple/ Spokane Washington Temple page] | * [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/spokane-washington-temple/ Spokane Washington Temple page] | ||
| − | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/ | + | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/dedicatory-prayer/spokane-washington-temple/1999-08-21?lang=eng Spokane Washington Temple dedicatory prayer] |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/article/temples What Are Temples?] |
| − | * [ | + | * [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.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/a-prophets-temple-invitation-president-russell-m-nelson?lang=eng FamilySearch RootsTech, Temple Invitation by Russell M. Nelson] | * [https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/a-prophets-temple-invitation-president-russell-m-nelson?lang=eng FamilySearch RootsTech, Temple Invitation by Russell M. Nelson] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:08, 23 March 2025
The Spokane Washington Temple is the 59th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Missionary work in the Spokane area began in 1854 with four elders sharing the message of the Church of Jesus Christ. Almost 100 years later membership was only 5,000 statewide. At that time members never imagined that one day the statewide membership would total more 280,000 and that the Spokane area would be home to a beautiful temple with gray granite walls, art glass windows, and a lone spire topped by a golden angel Moroni.
At the groundbreaking ceremony in October of 1998, Elder F. Melvin Hammond of the Seventy said, "Everyone in this city will be blessed by the establishment of this glorious edifice, member and nonmember alike." [1] During the open house of the Spokane Washington Temple, 52,000 people toured the beautiful building. President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) commented that as people toured, "They [were] most impressed with pictures of the Savior they see in these holy houses. They must know that the central figure in all of our worship is the Lord Jesus Christ. They will no longer regard us as a non-Christian people." [2] As they toured the temple people also learned about the reasons Latter-day Saints build temples.
On August 21, 1999, President Hinckley dedicated the Spokane Washington Temple with 16,000 members attending 11 dedicatory sessions. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley prayed, “Touch the hearts of the people in this temple district that the spirit of Elijah may rest upon them, that their hearts may turn to their fathers, and that they may be motivated to search out their forebears and do a great vicarious work on their behalf.” [3]
The temple is located in the Spokane suburb of Opportunity and serves members in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. The Spokane Washington Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms. There are five other temples in Washington: the Seattle Washington Temple (dedicated 1980), the Columbia River Washington Temple (dedicated 2001), the Moses Lake Washington Temple (dedicated 2023), and two under construction in Tacoma and Vancouver.
Contents
[hide]Temple Videos
Notes
- “News of the Church,” Ensign, January 1999
- Gordon B. Hinckley, “Welcome to Conference,” Ensign, November 1999
- “News of the Church,” Ensign, November 1999
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
