Calgary Alberta Temple — Local services in Calgary

I’m truly stunning placed both in its simplicity and the boundless serenity that recharges the soul with every mindful and sincere visit.

I have found much healing in this place and it has been a true honour and pleasure serving there several times.

The Calgary Alberta LDS (of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints)Temple is a striking symbol of sacred architecture nestled within the rugged beauty of Alberta’s natural landscape. Its exterior, constructed from white granite, reflects purity and simplicity, with a minimalist design that mirrors not only the hardy yet elegant environment around it but also the eternal nature of the covenants made within.

The temple’s clean lines and balanced proportions serve as a symbolic reflection of the eternal light and order of Christ’s gospel, much like the simplicity of its design mirrors the pure and lasting nature of the promises and worship made inside.

This implicitly teaches that the supreme and perfect example of divinity I strive to emulate and become, is less a destination but rather a direction objective...

Heaven on earth. The temple grounds are beautiful. The inside is peaceful and quiet. The temple interior is only open to church members who carry a recommendation from their clergy. The grounds are open to any visitors. Sessions are held for members from Tuesday to Saturday. If you visit during those times, you can approach any member and ask them questions about it. They'll be dressed in formal Sunday attire, so they're easy to spot. Usually on a Saturday, you'll see a young couple just married having portraits taken. The chapel beside the temple holds services on Sundays. Visitors are welcome. There is no collection plate. Go in the morning at 9 or 11. Ask to see the missionaries and they'll...

This is an edifice where religious rituals are performed by living persons for themselves and as proxies for deceased persons. These rituals are baptisms (for the deceased only), washings and anointings, endowments, and sealings--of couples and of parents to children. Only Latter-day Saints in good standing may enter into this or other temples. Latter-day Saints believe these rituals, or "ordinances," are necessary for salvation and unite families together into the eternities. Latter-day Saints draw comfort, peace, spiritual strength, and inspiration through...