The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Local services in Hawaii

Disappointed…when we reached here, the temple was closed. I really had to use the bathroom (as I’m pregnant) and I had my toddler with me, the chapel door was open so I was going to walk in as a senior elder and sister were walking out. I asked them where the bathroom was and they said… you can’t use it, we don’t let random people come inside… I actually used to be a member of this church, and I came to Hawaii and felt I wanted to come sit near the temple - but the people of this church never fail to disappoint me. For members striving to be Christlike, to show such hostility and inconsideration to a pregnant woman with her child is so disturbing. It’s my first time visiting Hawaii, and this was the only place I felt uncomfortable and...

I serve in this temple, which is my favorite place on earth. I would like to clarify the temple clothing situation. Although we do not have clothing for rent, we loan clothing at no cost to visitors who come from outside our temple district. We ask that you bring your own temple clothing if at all possible, but if you arrive in Kona without temple clothing, please come. We will welcome you with open arms and free clothing! And we do have a small laundry here. The temple workers here are among the nicest people in the world. In this temple is the perfect combination of the Spirit of the Lord and the...

This is a sacred place. Temples have been around since the beginning of time.

A response to Rob that gave it a one star for calling us rich and not giving I have to say the church has one of the biggest humanitarian aid and projects worldwide. They have drug rehabs. Look closer and you will see the fruits of this great and global church. I have been in leadership and seen thousands of dollars just go to locals, don’t even have to be members, for food and much more. This church doesn’t need defending, if you look close enough the fruits speak...