Video: Process of Building a Mormon Temple

Video: Process of Building a Mormon Temple

The video below is about the construction of LDS temples, of which The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates more than 140 across the globe. Temples are not the same as Mormon chapels, where Latter-day Saints go for weekly worship services each Sunday....
LDS Temple Building

LDS Temple Building

At the recent LDS general conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced that there are 28 temples either announced or under construction. When these temples are completed, the Church will have 170 operating temples throughout the world. “Although we are...
Maintain an Eternal Perspective

Maintain an Eternal Perspective

The two images below are from the article “Maintaining an Eternal Perspective” in the March Ensign. I invite you to read this great article by Elder Dale G. Renlund. “Remember that life is more than the here and now, that life continues after death,...

Why Mormons Build Temples

What do scholars of history and religion have to say about Mormon temples? Watch the video Why Mormons Build Temples: Throughout history, the Lord has commanded His people to build temples. Temples are literally houses of the Lord. Related article: Response to the Why...
Temple Infographic 2013: I Love to See the Temple

Temple Infographic 2013: I Love to See the Temple

I’ve written before about Brian Olson’s LDS Temple Models in 3D and about his 3-D Rendering of the Provo City Center Temple. Brian has also done a 2013 update of his infographic about LDS Temples. Click the image below to go to the page to see the...

Mormon Temple Square

The video below shows that Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, Utah, is home to administrative offices, museums and historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Learn about the many sites of interest surrounding the temple in this brief...

Mormons Focus on Temples

The video below shows that temples and temple worship are very important for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). The video also explains the difference between temples and chapels (where Latter-day Saints meet for regular Sunday...
Temple Preparation Classes

Temple Preparation Classes

Logan temple (c) by Ken Fortie. Used with permission Preparing to attend the temple for the first time? Editor’s Note (27 December 2023): For updated information about temple preparation resources, see “How Parents Can Help Youth Prepare for the Temple and...
Family History Leads to the Temple

Family History Leads to the Temple

“I invite the young people of the Church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah.” Elder David A. Bednar, “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” LDS General Conference, October 2011.
Provo LDS Temple Construction

Provo LDS Temple Construction

If you want to follow the construction of the Provo City Center LDS Temple, there is a  “construction cam” that lets you see the hourly progress. You can see live shots or jump around the calendar to see progress on different days since the end of January....

3-D Rendering of Provo City Center Mormon Temple

The video below is a 3-D rendering of the Provo City Center Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn more about Brian Olson’s 3-D LDS Temples and his infographic about LDS temples. For more information about the Provo City Center Mormon...
Name That LDS Temple

Name That LDS Temple

How well do you know your LDS temples? Here’s your chance to find out. Take this challenge on your own, with friends, or with your family just for fun or as part of a family home evening. However you do it, you will see some of the beautiful Mormon temples that have...

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