Layton Utah Temple

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Layton Utah Temple
Number195
Dedication16 June 2024, by David A. Bednar
Site11.8 acres (4.8 ha)
Floor area93,539 sq ft (8,690.1 m2)
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Announced1 April 2018, by Russell M. Nelson [1]
Groundbreaking23 May 2020, by Craig C. Christensen [2]
Open house19 April to 1 June 2024
Location Layton, Utah, United States
Geographic coordinates 41°03′44″N111°56′25″W / 41.062232°N 111.940251°W / 41.062232; -111.940251
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Layton Utah Temple

The Layton Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Layton, Utah. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 1, 2018, during the 188th annual general conference. [3] [4] [5] [6] The Layton Utah Temple was announced concurrently with 6 other temples. [7] At the time, the number of total operating or announced temples was 189. [8] When completed, it will be the 19th temple[ citation needed ] in Utah and the second temple in Davis County. [3]

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The temple has twin spires, arched windows, and a statue of the angel Moroni. [9] A groundbreaking ceremony, marking the beginning of construction, was held on May 23, 2020. The temple is scheduled to be dedicated by David A. Bednar on June 16, 2024. [10]

History

The temple was announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 1, 2018.

On July 15, 2019, the church announced that the temple would be constructed on an 11.8-acre property located at the corner of Oak Hills Drive and Rosewood Lane on the southeast side of Layton. The preliminary plans called for a three-story structure of more than 87,000 square feet. [11] The parcel of land belonged to one family for over a hundred years. It was settled in the 1850s by an immigrant who traveled from England to the United States and into Utah after converting to the church. The family sold the land to the church shortly before the temple was announced. [12]

On October 8, 2019, the church released a rendering of the temple. [13]

On January 23, 2020, the church announced that a groundbreaking, to signify the beginning of construction, was scheduled for May 30, 2020. [14] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a small-scale, private groundbreaking occurred on May 23, 2020, with Craig C. Christensen, president of the church's Utah Area, presiding. [15] The church then provided photographs and video of the groundbreaking on the originally scheduled date. [16]

On December 11, 2023, the church announced that a public open house would be held from April 19 to June 1, 2024 (excluding Sundays). [17] The temple is scheduled to be dedicated by David A. Bednar of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on June 16, 2024. [18]

The temple will serve as a center of spiritual growth, playing a vital role in the lives of church members in the region. [19]

Queen Nompumelelo Mchiza Zulu of the Zulu nation in South Africa privately toured the temple on March 27, 2024 with Melanie Rasband. This continued the queen's ongoing relationship with the church, including the opening of the Durban South Africa Temple, which was dedicated by Ronald A. Rasband in 2020. She had then accompanied her now late husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini. The queen's temple visit was part of a broader itinerary that included church interface in meeting with its leaders, touring a Deseret Industries, and a Tabernacle Choir performance. [20]

Design and architecture

The temple was designed by the architectural firm Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects, showcasing traditional temple architecture of the church [21] and reflecting the cultural heritage of the Davis County area. For instance, Layton's agricultural history inspired the stained-glass windows which depict a seedling growing into a fruit tree [22]

Spanning an area of 87,000 square feet, the temple stands three stories tall and is constructed with concrete. The exterior features two spires and a statue of the angel Moroni, while the interior is adorned with stained glass. [23] Incorporated into the design are symbolic elements such as the use of a cherry tree motif, which represents Davis County’s history of fruit production. [23] [24]

The landscaping around the temple features extensive gardens. [23]

Open house and dedication

A six-week open house began on April 19 and runs through June 1, 2024 (excluding Sundays), during which members of the public may view inside the temple [17] . The dedication is scheduled for June 16, 2024, after which entry into the temple will be available to those who hold a valid temple recommend.

Temple president

Following its dedication, the temple will be overseen by a temple president and temple matron. The first temple president will be Jay R. Bangerter, with Kathleen R. Bangerter serving as temple matron. [25]

See also

Temples in Utah ( edit )
Wasatch Front Temples
Temples along the Wasatch Front ( edit )
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  2. ↑ Small-Scale Groundbreaking Held for Layton Utah Temple
  3. 1 2 Manson, Pamela; Noyce, David (1 April 2018). "Russia, India, Nicaragua to get their first Mormon temples; Utah to get its 19th". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  4. ↑ Hansen, Kyle (1 April 2018). "New LDS temple to be built in Layton". Standard-Examiner . Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  5. ↑ "South Jordan again has two Mormon temples as Eyring rededicates an updated Jordan River Temple". Salt Lake Tribune. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  6. ↑ Mays, Kenneth (30 May 2018). "Picturing history: Where Layton, the site of a future LDS temple, gets its name". Deseret News. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  7. ↑ The Salta Argentina, Bengaluru India, Managua Nicaragua, Cagayan de Oro Philippines, Richmond Virginia, and Russia temples.
  8. ↑ "7 New Temples Announced during April 2018 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-04-01
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