On January 25th, the church posted that the St. George, Utah temple will be closing later this year for major renovation. Here is the official news release:
The temple will close November 4, 2019, as crews begin extensive structural, mechanical, electrical, finish and plumbing work. The renovation is expected to be completed in 2022.
Church President Russell M. Nelson first announced in October 2018 that the Church was making plans to renovate and update pioneer-generation temples.
The St. George Utah Temple was originally dedicated in April 1877, the first temple completed in Utah. It was rededicated in November 1975 after it was remodeled. The temple serves Latter-day Saints in southwestern Utah and parts of Nevada and Arizona.
Further information on the temple renovation will be released later this year.
Though we have heard rumors of this for a long time, we hoped it wasn't true or that it would happen after our new temple is built and operating. It is difficult news for us personally as we have so many ancestors that need their ordinances. The closure will greatly affect our lives as we are in the temple so much- often four days a week. We are already plotting how we will fill our time after it is closed. We are thinking maybe more frequent visits to Vegas where Michelle and Brian live would combine family with temple work. And there is a temple in Cedar City only 45 minutes away. We will survive and come 2022, we will have a greater appreciation for our beautiful temple only 10 minutes away!
Though we have heard rumors of this for a long time, we hoped it wasn't true or that it would happen after our new temple is built and operating. It is difficult news for us personally as we have so many ancestors that need their ordinances. The closure will greatly affect our lives as we are in the temple so much- often four days a week. We are already plotting how we will fill our time after it is closed. We are thinking maybe more frequent visits to Vegas where Michelle and Brian live would combine family with temple work. And there is a temple in Cedar City only 45 minutes away. We will survive and come 2022, we will have a greater appreciation for our beautiful temple only 10 minutes away!
4 comments:
I saw that news release about the closure and thought of you and Ken. You are always welcome to come and stay with us and go to the Payson Temple!
Yes, I was just as devastated when the Boise temple closed for renovation. I remember crying in the celestial room right before it closed. But the closure gave me an opportunity to attend the Twin Falls temple, Idaho Falls temple, and SLC temple so like you say, look on the bright side as you miss your beautiful temple. It will come back even more beautiful!
You can come here too. We're a great extended stay--with another of those pioneer temples close by.
That IS such hard news to swallow, but like you say" absence makes the heart grow fonder.😘" 2022 will be a happy year. I wish I had a temple to offer you.
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