The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple is a holy place which it's worthy members may enter to perform sacred ordinances for themselves, their families and for others of God's children if need be. Latter-day Saints believe that families can be together forever. Genealogy is not just a hobby to them but a serious responsibility.
The grounds are kept immaculate and the public are allowed to sit and enjoy its park areas. Around Christmas time as with other church Temples, the Temple grounds become alight with a wonderful light display and Nativity Scenes and other resources depicting the birth and life of...
Read moreBeautiful place to visit. There is plenty of parking and I highly recommend it during Christmas light show. If you are not a mormon, you might feel out of place since there is not much info around. There is a general store but they mainly offer books and garments for members of the Church. You won't be able to go inside the Temple without a temple recommend so don't expect to see much inside the temple. If you are after Church information, there is a building at the end of the car park with some church missionaries that might be able to answer questions related to the gospel they preach and they might give you...
Read moreMy dad served a mission for Latter-Day Saints ( i.e. Mormons) here 21 years ago, and he tells me all about it all the time. He shares stories about waking up and seeing the temple every morning and working hard with the Australian people. He loved the culture of Australia and being able to help them understand who God is, why the gospel is important.
I would love to go on my mission here just...
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