Draper Utah Temple Opens Its Doors to the Public

January 25, 2009Jenny Marie Hatch Leave a comment

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Some of my readers may be curious to see the inside of a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) A unique opportunity exists for anyone who is visiting Draper Utah to tour the temple before it is dedicated. Contact information is located below, and at the church link. Here are some pictures and videos explaining the purpose of temples to people of my faith.
Jenny Hatch
Draper Utah Temple Opens
Its Doors to the Public

President Boyd K. Packer talks about temples. Clips taken from Between Heaven and Earth.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks about families and temples. Clips taken from Between Heaven and Earth.

Frank Moore Cross, Ancient History Harvard University, speaks about temples. Clips taken from Between Heaven and Earth.

Ann Madsen speaks about temples. Clips taken from Between Heaven and Earth.

Lawrence H. Schiffmann speaks about temples. Clips taken from Between Heaven and Earth.

Krister Stendahl (now deceased) speaks about temples. Clips taken from Between Heaven and Earth.

A video montage of temples around the world.
DRAPER, Utah 9 January 2009 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening the doors of its 12th temple in Utah for two months and inviting the public to experience a guided tour of the interior.
Tours of the new Draper Utah Temple will be offered from 15 January through 14 March 2009. These tours will be available on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays to Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Political Participation, Voting, and the Political Neutrality of the Church

September 28, 2008Jenny Marie Hatch Leave a comment

Political Participation, Voting, and the Political Neutrality of the Church
SALT LAKE CITY 22 September 2008 The following letter was issued by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 11, 2008, to be read to Church congregations throughout the United States:
Political Participation, Voting, and the Political Neutrality of the Church
As citizens we have the privilege and duty of electing office holders and influencing public policy. Participation in the political process affects our communities and nation today and in the future.
Latter-day Saints as citizens are to seek out and then uphold leaders who will act with integrity and are wise, good, and honest. Principles compatible with the gospel may be found in various political parties.
Therefore, in this election year, we urge you to register to vote, to study the issues and candidates carefully and prayerfully, and then to vote for and actively support those you believe will most nearly carry out your ideas of good government.
The Church affirms its neutrality regarding political parties, platforms, and candidates. The Church also affirms its constitutional right of expression on political and social issues.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas S. Monson
Henry B. Eyring
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
The First Presidency

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Live Blogging General Conference

April 6, 2008Jenny Marie Hatch Leave a comment

D. Todd Christofferson
The new Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, D. Todd Christofferson. With the passing of President Hinckley, a new apostle was called and sustained along with the new first presidency at General Conference yesterday. I had a witness from the Holy Spirit that this change in the First Presidency was pleasing to our Heavenly Father and that President Monson was the person called and set apart to be the president of the church and the spokesperson for our Savior.
And here is a link to the article on the churchs web site.

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Denver Colorado Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints