It is estimated that 95% of Rexburg’s residents are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, so it’s natural that a focal point for the city will be the rather impressive Rexburg Idaho Temple.
With a gleaming facade coated in white quartz, this landmark crowns the highest point in Rexburg proper and is visible for miles along Highway 20.
The view from this location on the south side of BYU-Idaho is wonderful, and the temple sits in landscaped grounds in full bloom in spring and summer.
When the temple was dedicated in 2008, Rexburg became the third city in Idaho with an LDS temple.
You don’t have to be a member to appreciate this building, in particular the 700 stained-glass window panes, many with a wheat motif representing the importance of agriculture to the area.
The fittings inside were made with wood from Africa and stone and tiles from Israel, while the ordinance room is adorned with murals depicting the Snake River landscape by local artist...
Read moreThe Temple is a sacred and beautiful place to feel closer and make covenants with God. There is no other better place to be. It is where we are supposed to be and where God wants us to be. I have a testimony that the ordinances performed there are righteous and true. Even if you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the temple grounds are a spiritual place where you can feel the Holy Ghost. God knows our heart and our desires. He can hear our prayers and the temple brings a feeling of comfort and peace. GO! You can not feel regret when you open your heart to the message of God, His comfort, and the Holy Ghost will bare witness to you that God lives...
Read moreI know it’s closed right now, but the Rexburg temple is still amazing and a wonderful place to visit even if you can’t go inside during the repairs and construction. This temple has a great garden and large grassy area where you can sit and ponder. The feeling is really peaceful and the spirit is so strong. If you ever get the chance to clean the temple I recommend you take it. I was able to and had such a spiritual experience doing so. It really changed my perspective on the temple and has inspired me to serve in the temple in the future and not just attend the temple. Make your way to the temple, it will...
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