Orem Utah Temple
Dedication scheduled
Number188
Dedication21 January 2024, by TBA
Site15.39 acres (6.23 ha)
Floor area71,998 sq ft (6,688.8 m2)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
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Additional information
Announced5 October 2019, by Russell M. Nelson[1]
Groundbreaking5 September 2020, by Craig C. Christensen[2]
Open house27 October-16 December 2023
Current presidentKenneth Lee Sorber
LocationOrem, Utah, United States
Geographic coordinates40°16′15″N 111°43′09″W / 40.2708°N 111.7193°W / 40.2708; -111.7193
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4
Sealing rooms4
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Orem Utah Temple under construction
A planted garden in a grounded concrete box is seen in the center, leading to the tall granite parapets of the Orem Utah Temple. On the left, a white tent (from the open house) is seen leading up to the temple entrance.
The Front of the Orem Utah Temple

The Orem Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints awaiting dedication in Orem, Utah. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 5, 2019, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during the church's general conference.[3][4] The temple will be the first in the city of Orem, the sixth in Utah County, and the 28th in the state of Utah.[5][6]

On December 11, 2019, it was announced the temple would be built on a 15.39-acre site owned by the church.[6] The site is south of Interstate 15's University Parkway exit on Geneva Road, near the Orem UTA Frontrunner station.[7][8] A three-story, 70,000 sq ft (6,500 m2) building was planned, the church also constructed a 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) meetinghouse on the same property.[9]

History

On June 24, 2020, the church announced that the groundbreaking for the temple would be held on September 5, 2020.[10][11] The first rendering was released the same day as the groundbreaking was announced.[12] Craig C. Christensen, president of the church's Utah Area, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony.[13] It was anticipated construction would take three years, with completion expected by fall of 2023.[14]

On July 25, 2022, a fire broke out in a utility room on the third floor of the temple.[15][16] The Orem Fire Department put out the fire using mostly foam to limit water damage to the structure.[17] On September 6, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the fire was being investigated as an arson, and offered a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.[18]

By October 2023, construction was completed,[19] with journalists and other guests initially touring the temple, beginning on October 23, 2023.[6]

Property and design

Located in Orem's Lakeview area, the 71,998 sq ft (6,688.8 m2) temple is built on nearly 16 acres of property, along the backdrop of the Wasatch front, near Utah Valley University.[20] The property was originally owned by a Norwegian pioneer family which subsequent generations farmed until the church bought the land in 2004.[21] The land was originally used for fruit orchard farming, and the design features many motifs that pay homage to local history, such as elements of cherry blossoms and cherry trees as a repeating theme.[22]

Exterior

The exterior has an Art Nouveau style that has its own interpretation. The first story has glass-art designs that mirror the nearby wetlands- with elements of water, cat-tails, bullrushes, and grasses. The second and third story windows have cherry tree elements with blossoms and branches. The outside is covered in granite panels, the frieze along the roof parapets are designed to represent the local mountains and flora and fauna that grows nearby.[20] With a steel steeple, it makes the Orem Utah Temple one of the taller temples, measuring at 218 feet.[23][24]

Interior

The temple interior has one baptismal font, four ordinance rooms, along with sealing rooms.[23] The stone flooring uses a pattern of diamonds and circles with a cherry leaf border. Carpeting is used in the ordinance rooms, and repeats the same patterns used in the stone flooring, with more abstract floral patterns.[25]

The temple has marble wainscotting, wood columns, and coffered ceilings.[6]

Artwork designs have elements that are based on a modified Art Deco design, with curved lines and cattails, with gold leaf line work highlighting specific elements.[23] Paintings mentioned include local meadows and Bridal Veil Falls.[19] Light fixtures are cylindrical and transitional, made from brass, crystal and glass, and carries the same cherry tree motif.[23]

Access

A public open house is being held from October 27 until December 16, 2023. The temple is scheduled to be dedicated on January 21, 2024.[26] Following its dedication, temple access will only be available to church members who hold a current temple recommend.

See also

Temples in Utah ()
Wasatch Front Temples
Temples along the Wasatch Front ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed
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References

  1. ↑ "President Nelson Announces Eight New Temples at October 2019 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 5 October 2019
  2. ↑ "Groundbreaking Date Announced for Orem Utah Temple", newsroom, LDS Church, 24 June 2020, retrieved 28 September 2023
  3. ↑ Toone, Trent (2019-10-05). "8 new Latter-day Saint temples announced by President Nelson at women's session". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  4. ↑ "Latter-day Saint temples coming to Orem and Taylorsville, upping Utah's eventual total to 23". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  5. ↑ "Latter-day Saints break ground for sixth Utah County temple". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Orem Utah Temple Open House Media Day". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  7. ↑ Walch, Tad (2019-12-11). "Orem temple will be located at nexus of major growth close to two Provo temples". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  8. ↑ "LDS temples sites chosen in Orem and Taylorsville". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  9. ↑ "LDS temples sites chosen in Orem and Taylorsville". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  10. ↑ Walch, Tad (2020-06-24). "Orem temple groundbreaking scheduled in September". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  11. ↑ "Orem LDS Temple groundbreaking is set for September". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  12. ↑ "Orem Utah Temple groundbreaking date, rendering released". Church News. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  13. ↑ Emily Andersen (2020-06-24). "Church announces groundbreaking date for Orem Temple". The Daily Universe. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  14. ↑ "Groundbreaking for new Orem Temple announced". KSLNewsRadio. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  15. ↑ Reavy, Pat (26 July 2022). "Fire breaks out inside Orem Latter-day Saint temple". KSL (radio network). Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  16. ↑ Tavss, Jeff (26 July 2022). "Fire breaks out in under construction Orem Temple". WTVT. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  17. ↑ Jacobson, Matthew (26 July 2022). "City investigating fire at under-construction Orem Temple". KUTV. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  18. ↑ Taylor, Scott (6 September 2022). "In arson investigation, ATF offers $5K reward for info on Orem Utah Temple fire". The Church News. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  19. 1 2 "Orem Utah Temple opens for tours this week with unique features inside". heraldextra.com. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  20. 1 2 "Orem Utah Temple". FFKR Architects. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  21. ↑ "Orem Utah Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  22. ↑ "Orem's new LDS temple blossoms to life — see the first photos from inside". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  23. 1 2 3 4 "Take a look inside the new Orem Utah Temple with photos, video". Church News. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  24. ↑ "City of Orem, City Council Meeting" (PDF). Orem City Council Planning Commission Notes: 31, 175. 2020.
  25. ↑ "Orem Utah Temple Open House Media Day". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  26. ↑ Ashcraft, Emily; June 20, KSL com | Posted-; P.m, 2023 at 3:42. "Open house, dedication dates announced for Orem Utah Temple". www.ksl.com. Retrieved 2023-10-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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