Every Temple Podcast

The Columbia South Carolina Temple was announced in September 1998, 401 days later, it was dedicated! The church has always had a place in South Carolina because the people there are prepared to hear the gospel message. After touring the temple during the open house one Rabbi's response was "“You are the only Church that cares about the spirit of Elijah”, which we take as a superb compliment! The angel Moroni on this temple was once struck by lightning! But we can't find any pictures, do you have one?Announcement:  11 September 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  5 December 1998 by Gordon T. WattsPublic Open House:  30 September–9 October 1999  |  9 daysDedication:  16–17 October 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  3.6 acres  |  1.5 hectaresExterior Finish:  Imperial Danby White variegated marble quarried from VermontArchitectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  10,700 square feet  |  994 square metersElevation:  307 feet  |  94 meters

The Bismarck North Dakota Temple was built to support saints living over a large area, over 200,000 sq miles! It is a blessing to members who once drove 12-16 hours to get to their nearest temple. The Church bought extra land in the early 1980's, not really knowing what it could be used for, and held onto the land when it didn't really make sense to do so. Check out the full episode to learn more!Announcement:  29 July 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  17 October 1998 by Kenneth JohnsonPublic Open House:  10–11 September 1999  |  1 daysDedication:  19 September 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  1.6 acres  |  0.6 hectaresExterior Finish:  Granite veneer from QuébecArchitectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  10,700 square feet  |  994 square metersElevation:  1,850 feet  |  564 meters

The Columbus Ohio Temple was the first temple in Ohio since the Kirtland Temple. It has special ties to the history of the church, and is a beautiful reminder of the keys that were restored in Kirtland. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the people who helped build and landscaped and protected this temple!Announcement:  25 April 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  12 September 1998 by John K. CarmackPublic Open House:  21–28 August 1999  |  7 daysDedication:  4–5 September 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  29 April–13 May 2023  |  14 daysRededication:  4 June 2023 by M. Russell BallardSite:  5 acres  |  2.0 hectaresExterior Finish:  White Spanish Marble and GraniteArchitectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  11,745 square feet  |  1,091 square meters Originally 10,700 sq ftHeight:  77 feet  |  23.5 metersElevation:  858 feet  |  262 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Spokane Washington Temple is a beautiful small temple in the stunning suburb of Opportunity. It was built with intention and faith, with help from the local saints. We love the stories of members helping to clean and landscape their temple, and serve inside it. Listen to our full episode to hear more stories and history of this House of the Lord.Announcement: 13 August 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 October 1998 by F. Melvin HammondPublic Open House: 6–14 August 1999 | 8 daysDedication: 21–23 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2 acres | 0.8 hectaresExterior Finish: GraniteArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 10,700 square feet | 994 square metersElevation: 2,023 feet | 617 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple was a very long time coming, announced in 1982 it wasn't fully completed and dedicated until 1999! It is a beautiful building for the grateful saints in Ecuador. Listen along as we tell stories of faith and action in this most recent episode!Announcement: 31 March 1982Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 August 1996 by Richard G. ScottPublic Open House: 23 June–17 July 1999 | 24 daysDedication: 1–2 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 6.2 acres | 2.5 hectaresExterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa BrancaArchitectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,000 square feet | 4,181 square metersElevation: 58 feet | 18 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Bogota Colombia Temple took an astonishing 15 years from announcement to dedication! But the members took it in stride, continuing to visit their nearest temple (Lima Peru - 5-6 day trip), doing their Family History, and praying and fasting for the temple as it encountered bureaucratic friction.The temple is beautiful and beloved by the members in Colombia! We can't wait to tell you more about it in this episode of the Every Temple Podcast!Announcement:  7 April 1984Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  26 June 1993 by William R. BradfordPublic Open House:  27 March–18 April 1999  |  22 daysDedication:  24–26 April 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  3.71 acres  |  1.5 hectaresExterior Finish:  Brazilian granite, Asa BrancaArchitectural Features:  Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  53,500 square feet  |  4,970 square metersHeight:  124 feet  |  37.8 metersElevation:  8,371 feet  |  2,552 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Madrid Spain Temple is a gorgeous white standout - much like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the mostly Catholic country of Spain! It is a large temple with unique architecture and beautiful landscaping. The members of the church in Spain are thrilled to have a temple in their midst, and it is well used and well loved.Announcement: 4 April 1993Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 11 June 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House: 20 February–13 March 1999 | 21 daysDedication: 19–21 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 3.5 acres | 1.4 hectaresExterior Finish: Italian Carrara MarbleArchitectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,800 square feet | 4,255 square metersElevation: 2,236 feet | 682 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofeurope⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #Madridspain

What a joy it was to learn about this temple and the people serving in Colonia Juarez! This is the smallest temple in the church! (6,800 sq ft) and it is the location where President Hinckley came up with the idea for the small temples. He said they would serve area where membership was small - and likely to stay that way - and that describes the Mexico colonies perfectly. The Church sent families and missionaries to northern Mexico in 1885 to find a place for a settlement, eventually 8 colonies were established and these pioneers worked very hard to make the desert blossom as a rose. After a revolution in Mexico, only 2 colonies survived, but they are building strong testimonies there. A disproportionate number of General Authorities come from the colonies, it must be a very special, faithful place to live.Announcement: 4 October 1997Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 7 March 1998 by Eran A. CallPublic Open House: 25–27 February 1999 | 2 daysDedication: 6–7 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2.56 acres | 1.0 hectaresExterior Finish: Gleaming white marbleArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: One instruction room and one sealing room, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 6,800 square feet | 632 square metersElevation: 5,108 feet | 1,557 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofMexico⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschristoflatter-daysaints⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Anchorage Alaska Temple is the 2nd small temple, built quickly in 1998, and dedicated in 1999, it serves all the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Alaska. Originally 6,800 sq ft, within 4 years it already needed expansion to 11,900 sq ft. And now they are building an entirely new temple next to this one that will be 30,000 sq ft! The members of the church love serving in the temple! The new temple will open in June 2027.Announcement: 4 October 1997Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 17 April 1998 by F. Melvin HammondPublic Open House: 29–31 December 1998 | 2 daysDedication: 9–10 January 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House: 27–31 January 2004 | 4 daysRededication: 8 February 2004 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House: 13–29 May 2027 | 16 daysRededication: 13 June 2027Site: 5.4 acres | 2.2 hectaresArchitectural Features: Single attached central tower with a pyramid roofOrdinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 30,000 square feet | 2,787 square metersElevation: 193 feet | 59 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Monticello Utah temple is the first of a new generation, President Hinckley announced in October 1997 the plan to flood the earth with small temples that could be built quickly and efficiently with all the necessary rooms and ordinances. This is a huge blessing to members living far from big cities and big temples. The Monticello temple was busy from the beginning, in the first 3 months almost 60 thousand ordinances were completed, and the temple was enlarged from 7,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft.Announcement:  4 October 1997Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  17 November 1997 by Ben B. BanksPublic Open House:  16–18 July 1998  |  2 daysDedication:  26–27 July 1998 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House:  2–9 November 2002  |  7 daysRededication:  17 November 2002 by Gordon B. HinckleySite:  1.33 acres  |  0.5 hectaresExterior Finish:  Turkish off-white marbleArchitectural Features:  Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:  11,225 square feet  |  1,043 square meters Originally 7,000 sq ftHeight:  66 feet  |  20.1 metersElevation:  7,098 feet  |  2,164 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks