What is happening to the Ogden Temple?

Originally dedicated in 1972 as the 14th operating temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the fifth in Utah, the Ogden Utah Temple recently received a complete overhaul—reshaping the exterior with new stone and art glass and reconfiguring the entrance from the west side to the east side, where …

Why is the Ogden Temple closed?

In 2020, like all the church’s other temples, the Ogden Utah Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

What are they doing to the Salt Lake Temple?

North Visitors’ Center demolished, preparations made to pour over 48,000 square feet of concrete and project completion date extended. The Salt Lake Temple has been closed for renovation since December 2019. The Church Office Building plaza closed for an upgrade in February 2021.

What are they doing to the St George Temple?

The pioneer-era temple closed in November 2019 and is scheduled to reopen later this year. The project includes seismic upgrades, with steel added to the structure’s original wood trusses and structural reinforcement of the temple’s stone foundation.

What phase is Ogden Temple in?

Phase 4
Ogden Utah Temple — In Phase 4 and a gradual return to normal operations, as of April 19, 2022.

Does Ogden Temple require masks?

Temple closed All ordinances are available by appointment only. Click the Appointments button below to schedule or modify an appointment. Masks may be required depending on local government restrictions. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own temple clothing.

Why is Temple Square closing?

Salt Lake City’s most visited location, much of Temple Square has been closed for a massive renovation project that includes seismic upgrades for the historic Salt Lake Temple.

Why is Temple Square closed?

Due to the ongoing renovation on Temple Square, the Main Street Plaza connecting North Temple and South Temple will be closing on April 11, 2022, for additional renovation and landscaping. It will remain closed until Fall 2023. Crews will complete the following: Inspect and repair the plaza deck.

Will the St George Temple have an open house?

George temple renovation were released in May 2019 and the temple closed for renovation in November 2019. Following a public open house, the temple will be rededicated. The St. George temple has undergone multiple renovations since it was originally dedicated in 1877, according to The Church News.

How long is the St George Temple closed?

The temple was closed for extensive remodeling in the 1970s and LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball rededicated it on November 11, 1975. As announced by the LDS Church on January 25, 2019, the temple closed on November 4, 2019, for renovations that are anticipated to be completed in 2022.

Do you have to wear a mask in the LDS temple?

Face coverings will remain a must in temples. | Feb. 18, 2022, 6:07 p.m. Local church leaders will decide whether worshippers should wear masks, along with any other COVID-19 precautions to take at meetings, the governing First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday.

What does Phase 3 mean for temples?

“Phase 3 includes everything allowed in Phases 1 and 2, with the addition of temple work on behalf of deceased individuals,” Church officials said. “Phase 3 will feature smaller numbers of both patrons and temple workers, a limited temple schedule and attendance by appointment only.”