Anyone Going To The Payson Temple Open House?

[mfbukowski]

We attended this morning.  A very beautiful temple.

 

I was surprised that the sealing rooms and the wedding waiting room are directly above the Celestial room.  I had always thought the Celestial room was the highest in the temple but I think that's probably just an assumption on my part since this was the case with temples I've attended.

 

Come to think of it.... isn't there a room above the Celestial room in the SLC Temple?

LA has sealing rooms above the celestial room. And the highest floor in the temple..... fourth floor...... houses......(wait for it).........

The temple workers locker rooms, two stories above the celestial room.

So much for that theory.

[JLHPROF]

We attended this morning.  A very beautiful temple.

 

I was surprised that the sealing rooms and the wedding waiting room are directly above the Celestial room.  I had always thought the Celestial room was the highest in the temple but I think that's probably just an assumption on my part since this was the case with temples I've attended.

 

Come to think of it.... isn't there a room above the Celestial room in the SLC Temple? 

 

The Celestial room is the highest room of the endowment.  Those rooms above it are for those who have completed their endowments to use.  That can include the sealing rooms, the Solemn assembly hall, any council rooms, and of course, the Holy of Holies.

 

Ordinances/special meetings/prayers performed in those rooms are only performed for those who have already been initiated by the endowment.

It actually became a problem in Brigham's day in Nauvoo because endowed (initiated) people would let themselves hang out in the temple, some even met friends or camped out there.

[mfbukowski]

For any who might be interested, there is a cut-away scale model of the Salt Lake Temple in the South Visitors Center on Temple Square. It shows the various rooms and levels in the temple. A fascinating exhibit.

I understand there is a similar scale model of the Washington D.C. Temple in the visitors center next to that temple.

And one in LA. Edited April 25, 2015 by mfbukowski

[sethpayne]

The Celestial room is the highest room of the endowment.  Those rooms above it are for those who have completed their endowments to use.  That can include the sealing rooms, the Solemn assembly hall, any council rooms, and of course, the Holy of Holies.

 

 

Isn't the Holy of Holies in SLC just right off the Celestial Room?  As in, there is a door into it from the Celestial room.  IIRC, that's what a SLC temple worker told me one day.  I didn't think it was *above* the CR.

[Scott Lloyd]

Isn't the Holy of Holies in SLC just right off the Celestial Room?  As in, there is a door into it from the Celestial room.  IIRC, that's what a SLC temple worker told me one day.  I didn't think it was *above* the CR.

The architectural symbolism can and does vary from temple to temple.

Most temples face east. Not the Nauvoo Temple. It faces west. At the news conference on the day before the Nauvoo Temple was dedicated, I asked President Hinckley why that is. His response: Because Joseph Smith planned it that way. The future of the Church in that day was in the West. The Nauvoo Temple and the Salt Lake Temple today face each other as bookends across 1,300 miles and across over a century and a half of Church history.

He liked his response to me so much he used it in his address in one of the dedicatory sessions.

So I pitched one over the plate to the prophet of the Lord, and he hit it out of the park.

Edited April 25, 2015 by Scott Lloyd

[mfbukowski]

Isn't the Holy of Holies in SLC just right off the Celestial Room?  As in, there is a door into it from the Celestial room.  IIRC, that's what a SLC temple worker told me one day.  I didn't think it was *above* the CR.

Yes, it's off the celestial room. One could easily mistake it for a sealing room.

[CCRW]

The HoH in the manti temple is in the same place ... I was sealed to my wife in that room (they started uses it as a sealing room)

[GingerRed]

I just got Open House reservations yesterday for Sat May 16th!!  I was shocked , that when I checked the reservation website yesterday while I was at work, a bunch  more dates suddenly were open!  So I jumped at the chance before they all got taken again!  I'm psyched!  I'm taking my roommate who is not LDS    She has actually attended 3 General Conferences with me ( she loves Pres Uchtdorf! but then... what women doesn't, LDS or not! LOL)  and one time going to church with me  (Easter service last year)  Hopefully someday the spirit will touch her.  

[JLHPROF]

Isn't the Holy of Holies in SLC just right off the Celestial Room?  As in, there is a door into it from the Celestial room.  IIRC, that's what a SLC temple worker told me one day.  I didn't think it was *above* the CR.

 

It is up a couple of steps (as are the sealing rooms).

Is that significant?  Maybe.  Maybe not.  But it is up a couple of steps from the Celestial Room.

The HoH is the middle room.  You can see the steps clearly on the open sealing room.

 

[Garden Girl]

I just got Open House reservations yesterday for Sat May 16th!!  I was shocked , that when I checked the reservation website yesterday while I was at work, a bunch  more dates suddenly were open!  So I jumped at the chance before they all got taken again!  I'm psyched!  I'm taking my roommate who is not LDS    She has actually attended 3 General Conferences with me ( she loves Pres Uchtdorf! but then... what women doesn't, LDS or not! LOL)  and one time going to church with me  (Easter service last year)  Hopefully someday the spirit will touch her.  

 

Hello GingerRed...

From the pictures I've seen (a link here from someone), she will certainly feel the special peace of the temple, hopefully want to understand more about what takes place there and why...  The Celestial Room is truly beautiful.

Incidentally, my sister has been inactive since about age 19... although she still believes in many of the concepts of the gospel... And, she too loves Pres Uchtdorf... Every time I see him on BYU-TV, I have to call her so she can tune in...  she loved Pres Hinckley... and several others of the Twelve... she watches conference, reads anything I send her... and we have wonderful discussions.  I don't think she will ever return to full activity... so I have to outlive her so I can complete her temple ordinances... we are sealed in an eternal family...

 

GG

[Rain]

You may want to try again. I checked a couple of hours ago and there was a Saturday open.

And my colleague said she had found all the tickets were gone only to discover later that a bunch of days had been opened up.

I'm guessing this is somewhat standard. As I understand it when Gilbert AZ opened they planned for longer tours. As more and more requested tickets the tours were shortened to accommodate more people coming.

[Rain]

My son and his wife are helping out with the wheelchair section, tons of neighbours are ushers...we should be going with my mom sometime in about two weeks. I am hoping that by that time I will be able to stand without the dizziness I am getting from the new drug I am taking, but have my doubts so I may only be there in spirit.

I loved helping with wheelchairs at Gilbert. I got to spend much more one on one time with the 2 women and one of their sons that I took through.

[David13]

It shall come to pass that I shall be there.

Unless I get killed or anything along the way.

So I intend to be there.  9:45 a.m. weekday.

In two weeks.

A day after a visit to Temple Square.

dc

[CCRW]

They read a letter in Sacrament meeting in the wards in our stake last Sunday.

 

The shuffling of Temple districts has caused a very large shortage of temple workers in the Provo Temple.

 

1600 people short.

[Tacenda]

This is pretty sweet!  Check out #6!

 

http://utahvalley360.com/2015/04/23/6-things-look-payson-utah-temple-open-house/

[JLHPROF]

Just got back from the Payson temple.  It was interesting.  Easily 98% of people touring it were obviously members.  Not sure how much of a missionary tool this open house is.  And the speed at which the line wound through didn't give much time for contemplation.

 

It was a nice experience, but no substitute for doing temple work.

[Calm]

Its location would tend to bring in mainly members.

 

Too bad about the speed. If we weren't taking my mom with us, I would have tried to get the last one through for the day and maybe the guide would have lingered some.

[Robert F. Smith]

I visited with family today, and was immediately struck by the spaciousness of the Payson Temple.  Do they really need that much space?

 

Really liked the leaded glass with Tree of Life design.

[Tacenda]

I visited with family today, and was immediately struck by the spaciousness of the Payson Temple. Do they really need that much space?

Really liked the leaded glass with Tree of Life design.

No, not that much space seems to be needed, especially when these ordinances could be performed in churches that sit empty during the day all week.

[mfbukowski]

No, not that much space seems to be needed, especially when these ordinances could be performed in churches that sit empty during the day all week.

Uh, no.

 

Temple ordinances are not performed in chapels

[Calm]

I visited with family today, and was immediately struck by the spaciousness of the Payson Temple.  Do they really need that much space?

 

Really liked the leaded glass with Tree of Life design.

Yes, it will give me enough room to walk in the back so I can last the whole session.

[Scott Lloyd]

I visited with family today, and was immediately struck by the spaciousness of the Payson Temple.  Do they really need that much space?

 

Really liked the leaded glass with Tree of Life design.

President Hinckley said additional temples are built in Utah because of need. I imagine that's especially so in Utah Valley. I think a few ward or stake temple nights on occasion would make good use of the space.

[BlueDreams]

I visited with family today, and was immediately struck by the spaciousness of the Payson Temple.  Do they really need that much space?

 

Really liked the leaded glass with Tree of Life design.

I went today. I'm going to assume so....though frankly it wasn't as spacious as I was expecting it to be (I read this before going...so it probably colored my expectation). It felt just right. Plus the payson temple is taking a number of the people that went to provo where on a Saturday it is common enough to literally have thousands of ordinances done (I once counted 2k names for women's endowment alone on a particularly busy day with half the evening still to go)....there will be plenty of use for the space IMHO. 

 

And the time is probably based on when one goes. Because I went at 2 on a weekday there was a good flow of people but they had enough pauses to enjoy it and really look around...it took probably 45-50 min all together.

 

Overally I think it's a beautiful temple and will definitely be visiting it again when it's open.

 

With luv,

BD

Edited May 5, 2015 by BlueDreams

[Calm]

The area is experiencing a lot of growth as well so if it isn't full up now, it won't be many years I suspect till it will be even with the Provo Tabernacle temple opening up (can't remember what it is supposed to be called).

[Kenngo1969]

My son and his wife are helping out with the wheelchair section, tons of neighbours are ushers...we should be going with my mom sometime in about two weeks.  I am hoping that by that time I will be able to stand without the dizziness I am getting from the new drug I am taking, but have my doubts so I may only be there in spirit.

I assume, when you say "wheelchair section," that wheelchairs are available for those who need them and are taking the tour.  If not, rent one on your own (I'll pay for it, if need be: just PM me and tell me where to send the check ) and go.  Plenty of people have used wheelchairs as a convalescent, recuperative measure when they're unsteady on their feet (whatever the reason, and whether temporary or not). (I realize you may not feel up to it for other reasons besides dizziness, but don't let that alone stop you. )