Brigham City Utah Temple

Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Brigham City Utah Temple

Number| 139
Dedication| September 23, 2012, by Boyd K. Packer
Site| 3.14 acres (1.27 ha)
Floor area| 36,000 sq ft (3,300 m2)
Height| 165 ft (50 m)
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Announced| October 3, 2009, by Thomas S. Monson[1][2]
Groundbreaking| July 31, 2010, by Boyd K. Packer
Open house| August 18-September 15, 2012
Current president| Robert Ellis Steed
Location| Brigham City, Utah, United States
Geographic coordinates| 41°30′19.48″N 112°0′59.65″W﻿ / ﻿41.5054111°N 112.0165694°W﻿ / 41.5054111; -112.0165694
Exterior finish| Precast concrete
Baptistries| 1
Ordinance rooms| 2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms| 3
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The Brigham City Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Brigham City, Utah. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 3, 2009, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference.[3] It is the fourteenth temple of the LDS Church completed in Utah.

The temple has two attached end spires.[4] The temple was designed by FFKR Architects, using a design inspired by pioneer-era temples.[5] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on July 31, 2010, conducted by Boyd K. Packer.[6]

## History

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The temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on October 3, 2009, during general conference.[7] It was announced concurrently with the Concepción Chile, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Fortaleza Brazil and Sapporo Japan temples.[3] At the time, the announcement brought the total number of temples worldwide to 151 (including those under construction and announced).[8]

The temple is located on the property where the Central Elementary School once stood at 250 South Main Street in Brigham City, across from the historic tabernacle.[9]

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 31, 2010, and was conducted by Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and a native of Brigham City.[10]

On the morning of June 28, 2011, the western spire was installed. The angel Moroni statue was installed on the eastern tower on July 12, 2011. The installation was delayed for almost two hours due to weather problems.[11]

After construction was completed, a public open house was held on weekdays from August 18 through September 15, 2012. The temple was dedicated in three sessions on September 23, 2012, by Packer. The dedicatory sessions were broadcast to the church's congregations in Utah. In connection with the dedication, a cultural celebration featuring music and dance was held the night before.[12]

## Design and architecture

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The building has a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design, inspired by pioneer-era temples like the Salt Lake and Manti Utah temples.[13] Designed by FFKR Architects,[5] the temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Brigham City region and its spiritual significance to the church.[14]

The temple is on a 3.1-acre plot, with surrounding landscaping including 26 fruit trees.[15]

The structure stands two stories tall,[15] and is constructed with precast concrete.[4] The exterior has “a highly complex and personalized facade full of detailed accents and step backs and topped by 50-foot tall precast steeples atop towers at each end.”[14]

The interior features “stone flooring, hand carved rock, maple wood trim, several pieces of original artwork and 12 unique cast bronze oxen in the baptistry.”[15] A peach blossom motif can be seen throughout the temple,[13] and is especially prominent in the second floor art-glass windows.[16] The temple includes two instruction rooms, three sealing rooms, and one baptistry,[4] each designed for ceremonial use.

The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism and the history of the area, to provide deeper spiritual meaning to its appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and include the peach blossom motif, reflecting the region’s agricultural history,[13] and the twelve oxen supporting the baptismal font,[15] which represent the twelve tribes of Israel.[17]

## Temple presidents

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The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff.[4]

Serving from 2012 to 2015, the first president of the Brigham City Utah Temple was Preston J. Checketts, with Louise B. Checketts serving as matron.[4][18] As of 2024, Michael J. Hess is the president, with Danece D. Hess being the matron.[19]

## Admittance

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On April 19, 2012, the church announced the public open house that was held from August 18 to September 15, 2012.[12] The temple was dedicated by Boyd K. Packer on September 23, 2012.[20]

Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship.[12][21]

## See also

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## References

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1. ^ "President Thomas S. Monson: 'Welcome to Conference'", Deseret News, October 3, 2009, retrieved November 6, 2012.
2. ^ Talor, Scott (October 4, 2009), "Brigham City among five new locales for LDS temples", Deseret News, retrieved November 6, 2012.
3. ^ a b Church, President Thomas S. Monson President of the. "Welcome to Conference". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
4. ^ a b c d e "Brigham City Utah Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
5. ^ a b "Brigham City Utah Temple". FFKR Architects. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
6. ^ "Groundbreaking for Brigham City Utah Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. July 21, 2010. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
7. ^ Taylor, Scott (October 3, 2009). "Brigham City among five new locales for LDS temples". Deseret News. Archived from the original on October 5, 2009. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
8. ^ "Five New Temples Announced". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. October 3, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
9. ^ "And the location is..." Box Elder News Journal. October 27, 2009. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
10. ^ "President Packer Presides at Groundbreaking of Brigham City Utah Temple", Newsroom (Press release), LDS Church, July 31, 2010, retrieved October 15, 2012
11. ^ Stettler, Jeremiah (July 15, 2011), "Thousands see Moroni go up on Mormon temple", The Salt Lake Tribune
12. ^ a b c "Mormon Brigham City Utah Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced", Newsroom (Press release), LDS Church, April 19, 2012, retrieved October 15, 2012
13. ^ a b c "Brigham City Utah Temple: A temple to last forever". Church News. August 17, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
14. ^ a b "Brigham City Temple | Clark Pacific". ClarkPacific. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
15. ^ a b c d "Brigham City Utah Temple". Church News. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
16. ^ "Brigham City Utah Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
17. ^ Magazines, Michael R. Morris Church. "Symbolism and Temple Preparation". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
18. ^ "New temple presidents". Church News. May 26, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
19. ^ "Learn about 16 couples called to serve as temple presidents and matrons — from Manitoba to Mexico". Church News. March 15, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
20. ^ "President Packer Dedicates Brigham City Utah Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. September 23, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
21. ^ "Inside Temples". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved January 18, 2025.

## External links

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* Media related to Brigham City Utah Temple at Wikimedia Commons
* Brigham City Utah Temple Official site
* Brigham City Utah Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
* Oral Histories about the building and opening of the Brigham City Utah Temple from the Brigham City Museum-Gallery and Brigham City Library

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