Ogden Utah Temple — Attraction in Ogden

On the positive this temple is one of the most beautiful I've been to. Obviously a 100 out of 5 stars if graded solely the fact that it's The House of the Lord!!

There are some negatives for this specific temple. For one, you should plan to arrive AT LEAST 45 minutes early to your appointment... maybe an hour if you're elderly and don't walk so well. Parking is a nightmare and will take at least 15 - 20 minutes just to find a spot. More often than not and especially lately I've had to walk quite a distance unless I got super lucky and found a spot. I recommend not even driving into the parking lot or looking into the off the street parking around the temple. Just go straight to the parking across the street to the north of the temple. Even then, there have been times when there isn't parking here either and have had to park clear down the street. The temple is so busy that you will be turned away if you miss your appointment time. I think the temple is just too small for how large the temple district is. Lastly you almost have to forget about ever finding a time for the youth to go and do baptisms together as a group unless you sign up for a time when kids should be in school. Our teacher quorum had a goal to go every 3 months last year. Despite looking a couple times per week for an entire year we were only able to secure 2 appointments for a youth group of 6-8 young men. Can't wait until the Layton and Syracuse temples are finished. Hopefully this will give the youth more opportunities and experiences to serve...

This temple originally opened in 1972 and was similar in appearance to the Provo Temple (the one on the hill) except the one in ogden had a more minimal and angular feel that fit the mid-century modern style of the time. Its focus was not beauty or embellishment, but nevertheless served its purpose as a simple and resilient workhorse that could accommodate multiple parties simultaneously. It was closed and completely rebuilt from 2010 (not long after the architect passed away) to 2014 within the footprint of the original building. The new building is more classical/contemporary and uses much more decorative elements and imagery. The once office-like and utilitarian interior is now filled with light (with a breathtaking domed skylight in the central celestial room) liberal use of gold leaf and is strongly influenced by the Art-Deco style of the 1930s and 40's that Ogden is known for. there is also a inconspicuous underground parking garage similar to temples in Salt Lake City and Provo. The temple and nearby tabernacle at the corner of Washington Blvd and 24th street across from the Junction outdoor promenade making it very visible from downtown, the freeway and local bus/BRT. Overall it's a very charming part of this...

I visited this Temple recently and as always, I felt at peace with myself despite of all of my weaknesses. As for every type of place of worship and meditation, it is up to the individual to attain peace because salvation is a personal and intimate journey with the Savior. He did atone for us and this place reminds everyone who has taken the covenant of salvation of His great mercy and sacrifice.

Faith is activated individually and should be an engaging deliberate choice. Despite all of our challenges that continuously test the limits of our faith, we should try to remember that our imperfections qualify us of the perfecting grace of God.

I hope this review can help those who are just looking for inspiration, that worship can happen anywhere we are meditating towards Christ. But covenants can only occur on consecrated places of worship just like this Temple. We do not renew our covenants when we return to do work for the dead. We renew all of our covenants during weekly sacrament. I extend an invitation to you to come and feel the grace of God in any of the Holy Temples consecrated for...