Sunny Tuesday

[SoCalGalcas]

Thanks Velda for answer to my question. That choir is Hugh and sings such beautiful songs. I saw the organ many years ago but had to sit in the back in the quiet room as had the kids with me. Yes Irmi, put it on your bucket list!!! Lyn

[MandysMom]

Lyn, at moment, Temple Square in Salt Lake City, is closed. A major 4 year upgrade, retrofit and construction project is in progress. They are rebuilding the foundations of the Temple and tore down I think the visitor center to replace it, while allowing access from that south side to the foundation of the Temple. I can't recall whether they are 1 or 2 years into the 4 year project. Other church buildings (History, Office building.etc ), which are not on the Square, are open during the project. A great opportunity may arise when the project is complete, but before the re-dedication of the Temple, as, usually in that short interval between construction completion and dedication, they have free tickets available to tour the Temple. Decades ago, while we lived in Hawaii, before Mel joined the church, we were stationed in Hawaii, and the Oahu Hawaii Temple had been built and we got tickets and toured the Temple before the dedication. What a wonderful experience it was for us both. Once it is rededicated, the Temple is open only to church members who have what we call a recommend, having been interviewed by our Bishop and the Stake Presidents team, and found worthy to enter that holiest of places for the learning experience it provides. Once dedication occurs, the other buildings on the grounds, the Tabernacle (where the great organ resides), and both visitor buildings will reopen to all.
Velda

[monik7]

I can’t remember the number of times I went to Temple Square after getting my RV in 2012. The very first time there was so many years before that after graduating college and becoming a flight attendant. I remember my first layover in the city and staying in the upper floors of a building right in Temple Square. In the evening I looked out the window of my room directly at the entrance to the Temple bathed I beautiful lights. That building is no longer a hotel and is now owned by the church.

My first trip in my RV I stayed in the KOA in downtown SLC not too far from Temple Square. The great thing about staying there is you can go to the campground office and request the shuttle to Temple Square. When you want to return the shuttle stops at various stops around he Square to take you back to the KOA. There’s also a nice trail behind the campground for dog walking along the Jordan River. My first tour guide in Temple Square was none other than Sheila (snowball) and I definitely got the Grand Tour. Thanks Sheila!
Sandi

[BarbaraRose]

The Mormon temple in San Diego is gorgeous! At least from the outside. Never been inside.