[citation needed]. 8#oU4uPYf,`w. Jordan River Temple - Peace Be Still Panoramic by Taylor Yardley 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. 0000001575 00000 n Incredibly, about 20 people who attended the dedication of the Salt Lake City temple in 1893 also made it to the Jordan River Temple dedication, including Ivy Blood Hill, 93; Helen Kimball Orgill, 95; and Elder LeGrand Richards, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. 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. Wilcox wrote. ", S. Michael Wilcox, author, speaker and former Church Educational System instructor, relates three experiences involving the Jordan River Temple in his book, "House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in 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. One man went without lunch every day for a year to save and give one dollar per day. Kally Rae Henderson Foote and Robert Leonard Foote. The Temple is situated on a 15 acre site and the total floor area of the temple is 148,236 square feet. 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 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. President Hathaway is a Star Valley Wyoming Temple presidency counselor and former stake president, bishop and branch president. The Hong Kong China Temple with lights at dusk. Carl E. Pettersson, left, temple committee chairman and temple president Donovan H. Van Dam tour the Jordan River Temple site in May 1981. The ceremony and dedication were presided over by church president Spencer W. Kimball . Donovan H. Van Dam was called as the first Jordan River Temple president. She was born in Hong Kong, China, to Huen Chow and Ming Hee Lau. President Marion G. Romney, second counselor in the First Presidency, dedicated the Jordan River Temple the week of Nov. 16-20, 1981. As renovated Jordan River Temple reopens, LDS leaders cite spiritual A short list of reasons is found in his biography, " Spencer W. Kimball: Resolute, Disciple, Prophet of God ," by Francis M. Gibbons. Located in South Jordan, Utah, it was built with a modern single-spire design. Following its dedication, the Jordan River Temple quickly became one of the busiest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, even with the Salt Lake Temple less than 15 miles away. As he sits at the controls of a front-end loader, LDS Church President Spencer W. Kimball waves to delighted onlookers at the Jordan River Temple groundbreaking and site dedication in 1979. Day 7: Kawah Ijen Crater + Ferry To Bali. The day before the temple was rededicated, 17,000 young men and women danced . Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Jordan River Utah Temple. Over half a million people toured the temple during its open house. The sun sets on the Jordan River Temple as a blanket of haze covers the Salt Lake Valley in 2000. 0000007619 00000 n All rights reserved. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Darrel Fay Booth and LoAine Booth. At the entrance to the temple, visitors are greeted by a striking water fountain, which spouts among vividly colored flowers and shrubs. The Jordan River Temple is the highest capacity temple with six instruction rooms. The regular schedule of Sunday meetings was cancelled for those members of the Church. On June 9, 1979, President Kimball presided at the groundbreaking for the temple. South Jordan UT 84095-8814, https://www.lds.org/temples/details/jordan-river-utah-temple. [2] The temple was rededicated by Henry B. Eyring on May 20, 2018. 0000031272 00000 n These numbers could have gone up even more since the remodel! 0000017559 00000 n ), The Jordan River Utah Temple is one of only four temples with six instruction rooms. The first view of the Angel Moroni statue atop the Jordan River Temple was to have been seen only after an unveiling ceremony in August 1981, but strong valley winds the week before tore away the canvas and caused some damage to the gold leafing, which was repaired. 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. YueSang Simon Chan and Isabel KitFong Chow Chan, Shatin Ward, Hong Kong China Lion Rock Stake, called as president and matron of the Hong Kong China Temple. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 0000083693 00000 n Kristi, left, and Ted Fraughton play at the site of the Jordan River Temple in the late 1970s. 0000002918 00000 n There is a particularly warm feeling about the Jordan River Temple, said Janet Kruckenberg, secretary to current temple president Robert P. Haight. Sister Hathaway is an assistant to the matron and a former stake Relief Society and Primary presidency counselor, and ward Primary president. The Jordan River Temple, one of four temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Salt Lake Valley, will officially reopen on May 22, 2018, for ordinance work, the First Presidency announced in July 2017. I had heard him speak recently, and he had seemed vigorous and strong. The roof was replaced, and seismic upgrades were made. 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. President Spencer W. Kimball announced plans for the Jordan River Temple on February 3, 1978. Presidents and Matrons of the Jordan River Utah Temple ", Feb. 3, 1978 President Spencer W. Kimball announces plans for the Jordan River Utah Temple, June 9, 1979 Official groundbreaking and site dedication, Aug. 22-Sept. 29, 1981 Public open house, Nov. 16-20, 1981 Jordan River Temple dedicated, Email: ttoone@desnews.com Twitter: tbtoone, Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. 0000053274 00000 n The Jordan River Temple was open to the public for tours 29 September through 31 October 1981. That is one of the great rewards I have received because Elijah came to fulfill Malachi's promise. The member of the temple presidency assumed the Bensons wouldn't come the previous Friday because of President Lee's inauguration, but to his surprise they arrived at their normal time. Jordan River Utah Temple Dedication. "Someone asked a 4-year-old what he liked best about the temple, thinking the child would say something about the decor. She was born in Monterrey, Mexico, to Adolfo Marin and Maria Cristina Olivo. Jordan River Utah Temple | Religion Wiki | Fandom The following new temple presidents and matrons have been called to serve by the First Presidency. Located in South Jordan, Utah, it was built with a modern single-spire design. Brother Leonhardt has been called to serve as the recorder in the Freiberg Temple. David Garth Pincock and FaDene Booth Pincock, Harrison Hills Ward, Omaha Nebraska Millard Stake, called as president and matron of the Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple, succeeding President Randall D. Bartlett and Sister Diana Bartlett. Ravell Call, Deseret News/KSL-TV Chopper 5. Craig Palmer Burton, 68, Meadows Ward, Murray Utah South Stake, called as president of the Jordan River Utah Temple, succeeding President William A. Schaefermeyer. Please contact the temple for more information or if you have special circumstances or needs. trailer <<0F47D590A41F41EFB8A202453B1BC674>]/Prev 184313>> startxref 0 %%EOF 56 0 obj <>stream HISTORY | jordan-river-temple The temple has been closed for renovation until sometime in 2017. We apologized, telling President Benson we enjoyed greeting them and helping them but had thought they would be at BYU," Wilcox wrote. "{ _m) 6!Gt>Wl%yxjyF\Zp}A@>J{>l96nwX u5Upu:m9]wBLzm^WYUx+K/v+9K#hjyx6g)bdH, Md: We need wait no longer. Craig Palmer Burton, 68, Meadows Ward, Murray Utah South Stake, called as president of the Jordan River Utah Temple, succeeding President William A. Schaefermeyer. She was born in Salt Lake City to Marjorie Castleton and Morris Ashton Kjar. The Jordan River Temple is surrounded by lights at dusk. [3], Marion G. Romney, a member of the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Jordan River Temple in fifteen sessions held during November 1620, 1981. The Jordan River Utah Temple is the highest capacity temple in the . President Burton's wife, Linda Kjar Burton, will serve as temple matron, succeeding Sister Sharon B. Schaefermeyer. East Java (Indonesian: Jawa Timur) is a province of Indonesia located in the easternmost hemisphere of Java island. He spent much of his childhood exploring the river and went on to study biology and conservation. "Another child was leaving, passed one of the smiling workers and said in all seriousness, 'Goodbye angel.'". The sun sets on the Jordan River Temple as blanket of haze covers the valley in 2000. Today, we have 4,500 temple workers, said Kruckenberg, who has served in the Jordan River Temple for three years. FaDene Booth Pincock and David Garth Pincock. 0000018506 00000 n Jordan River Utah Temple : 801-254-3003: Kansas City Missouri Temple : 816-413-1430: Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple (+243) 815-590-060: Kona Hawaii Temple : 0000008075 00000 n 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. "A dedicated temple is the most holy of any place of worship on the. Most had been very young at the time but still remembered the event. 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. 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. Temples Jordan River Utah Temple Appointments Address 10200 S Temple Drive South Jordan UT 84095-8814 United States Telephone (1) 801-254-3003 Email Log in to send email to temple Prayer Roll Click here to submit names Services Clothing rental available No cafeteria available No patron housing available Distribution center nearby Never did most of us dream of such a thing happening, he said. Sister Mora is a former mission president companion, and ward Relief Society and Primary president. On August 7, 2015, the church announced that beginning February 15, 2016, the temple would close for renovations that were anticipated to be completed during the latter part of 2017. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn more about guidelines and necessary forms. New leaders of temples in Nauvoo, St. George, Australia and 5 more You will notice the large power-scoop shovel, said President N. Eldon Tanner, who conducted the groundbreaking service. 0000028193 00000 n A crowd gathers on the 15-acre plot at 10200 S. 13th west to see the Jordan River Temple cornerstone sealed in Dec. 1981. Unlike many of the temples, which are built mostly with tithing funds, the Jordan River Temple site was given to the church and all of its construction was paid for by members in the 134 stakes within the temple district. President Nelson has assigned Elder Gary E. Stevenson to dedicate the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple in May. 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. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Approximately Youth Cultural Celebration. The Jordan River Utah Temple was the seventh temple built in Utah and the second built in the Salt Lake Valley, following the Salt Lake Temple (1893). The statue was not redraped. A retired Church employee, he was born in Wenatchee, Washington, to William Rudolph Forsberg and Arlene Edna Forsberg. The Jordan River Temple in 2011. A retired coordinator for the Church Educational System, he was born in Lima, Peru, to Alejandro Mora Chavez and Luz Almira Arauco de Mora. SOUTH JORDAN Of all the temples dedicated during his time as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spencer W. Kimball said the Jordan River Temple was perhaps the most significant. LDS church changes temple ceremony, gives Eve a bigger role Over half a million people toured the temple during its open house. The ceremony and dedication were presided over by church president Spencer W. Kimball. "These sessions are packed," Kruckenberg said. Arthur Moore hands a trowel to President Spencer W. Kimball at the cornerstone ceremony in Aug. 1981. All Rights Reserved, Looking back on the rich history of the Jordan River Temple. A retired chief inspector of police, Hong Kong SAR Government, he was born in Guangzhou, China, to Siu Kee and Woon Kiu Chow Chan. 0000072552 00000 n SOUTH JORDAN Of all the temples dedicated during his time as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spencer W. Kimball said the Jordan River Temple was perhaps the most significant. In September and October of 1981, the Jordan River Temple hosted more than 560,000 at its open house, the Church News said. 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. 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. Also in attendance were Donovan Van Dam, president of the Jordan River Temple, and Frank Apel, president of the Freiberg DDR Stake. Bromo. More than 160,000 members attended the dedicatory services. My heart was turning. Sister Foote is a branch Relief Society presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker and former stake Young Women presidency counselor, and ward Relief Society, Young Women and Primary president.