The flags are one of several art installations on Temple Square symbolizing the global nature of the Church of Jesus Christ and its commitment to be a friend to all nations.
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The placement of the statue after a four-year absence is a notable milestone toward the completion of the Salt Lake Temple renovation project.
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An estimated 800 construction team members gathered for the building tradition of a “topping out” ceremony.
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Beginning Saturday, January 6, 2024, several plaza areas on Temple Square will begin reopening.
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Cranes, dump trucks, and scaffolding may be the primary landscape around the Salt Lake Temple and on Temple Square right now, but you can still have a fulfilling visit downtown!
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Three locations in a new list of the world’s most holy sites will be especially familiar to Latter-day Saints.
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The Conference Center was too packed to allow me in, but the Lord had lessons for me to learn from outside.
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If you’re itching to get outside and enjoy the delightful evening summer air, Concerts in the Park is just the thing for you.
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“When working with historic structures such as this pioneer-era temple, unexpected challenges are inevitable.”
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Watch for the temple’s missing spires and the construction crane decked out in Christmas lights!
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This project will address structural deficiencies, preservation of aging finishes, replacement of outdated mechanical systems, and updating the guest experience.
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With all the ongoing construction on Temple Square, will there be any publicly accessible holiday events or Christmas lights to see?
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting its annual celebration of Latin American culture on Saturday, November 5.
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The month of August saw alone saw two groundbreakings, a rededication, a new open house, and the announcement of a temple expansion project.
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July is a great time to celebrate our collective heritage through music, especially this year as more venues open back up to the public.
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Constructing a great tabernacle in an isolated desert in the early 1800s was a much bigger feat than we are giving it credit for.
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Temple Square’s longstanding summer concert series features a wide range of musical styles, and this year includes Mariachi, Broadway, Celtic bagpipes, folk, barbershop, jazz and swing, and more.
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As the season is warming up, so are the performances and free events on Temple Square. Here’s what’s coming soon.
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To celebrate the first worldwide YA devotional in five years, young adults are invited to special events on Temple Square.
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Perhaps no group on earth sees the imperfections of the human race more than a cleaning crew. But here’s what I’ve learned about the Lord’s work as a member of the Church’s special projects custodial crew.
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Despite concerns about how they’d affect the health of Temple Square’s trees, thousands of lights went up in 1965, and they've been a beloved tradition ever since.
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For the first time ever, an animated nativity will be projected on the ceiling of the Salt Lake Tabernacle.
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Here are some easy ways to connect to the spirit of the season and participate in the top-caliber performances that come from Temple Square during the holidays.
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The Christus is now in storage and away from public view. Find out the plans for the statue, where you can see the Church’s other replicas, and more interesting facts.
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As part of the Church’s four-year Salt Lake Temple renovation project, the North Visitors’ Center has now been demolished.
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The Salt Lake Temple renovation has been underway for just over a year, but the temple isn’t the only thing getting an upgrade.
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Looking back on the first ceremony when President McKay turned on the Temple Square Christmas lights
Editor’s note: This article originally ran in December 2020 and was updated in December 2021.
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The seasonal lights are ready and musical performances are being recorded for the 2020 Christmas season on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The virtual celebration of the Savior’s birth will be different than what visitors to Temple Square have experienced in the past, but organizers say it will once again be a beautiful and inspirational experience.
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Christmas celebrations on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, usually include hundreds of musical performances throughout the month of December. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, Temple Square Performances will hold its Christmas concerts virtually this year, and all are invited to participate.
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Updated: March 14, 2020, at 11:51 a.m. MDT
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George Frideric Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah was first performed in 1742 and has been performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square every two years in the Tabernacle. The concert is also streamed live over the internet to audiences around the globe.
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Latter-day Saints aren't the only ones who have spoken from the podium of the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Many US Presidents have as well. In honor of President's Day, here are a few interesting details behind each of their visits to this historic Temple Square building.
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The Salt Lake Temple may be closed for renovation, but children now have a new way to explore temples when visiting downtown Salt Lake City.
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Renovation season at Temple Square has officially begun as the Salt Lake Temple closed Saturday, December 29.
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Here's a look back at famous people of various faiths and backgrounds who have visited this historic spot which, preconstruction, received 5 million visitors every year.
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This story originally ran on LDS Living in December 2017.
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Visitors strolling Temple Square this Christmas may be feeling nostalgic as they take in the lights, the floating candles on the reflection pool, and the nativites, wondering if the historic city block will ever feel the same after the new year.
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Do your summer plans include a trip to visit Temple Square in Salt Lake City? See how much you know about this historic Church site with this fun and informative quiz.
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As part of Friday's Salt Lake Temple renovation announcement, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said the church will make every reasonable effort to honor and maintain the temple's historic beauty.
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After President Russell M. Nelson announced that the Salt Lake Templewill close for four years as it undergoes extensive renovation, the Church released a video providing a virtual walk-through of the new temple grounds.
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The Salt Lake Temple is an iconic building for members of the Church. Here are some fun facts you might not know about it.
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In the Anbar province, Iraq, near the end of March 2019, four Utah National Guard soldiers saw a surreal yet familiar sight: the Salt Lake Temple drove into view on the Al-Taqaddum Air Base. The men were 45 miles from Baghdad and 20 miles from Fallujah, Iraq's city of 200 mosques. In the heart of Iraq near one of Islam's ultra-conservative strongholds, the green trees and glinting angel Moroni of Temple Square was one of the last things any of these men expected to see.
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"May I suggest that you bow your head with gratitude of heart," President Nelson said to members of the Church before announcing eight new temples, reminding us of the sacred nature of temples and asking that exclamations of excitement over new temples be kept reverent.
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It’s the most wonderful time of year and the holiday season is in full swing in downtown Salt Lake City—specifically Temple Square.
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Gingerbread houses are a favorite Christmas tradition, but some talented confectioners have taken them to a whole new level!
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AWho doesn't love the magical glow of Christmas lights that brighten long winter nights? And Temple Square features a spectacular display of these festive lights, with the beautifully lit temple at its very center. The Church recently shared a video on Mormon Newsroom that shows this year's incredible display from the air. Check it out!
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This guy takes Legos to a whole new level of awesome.
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We wanted to reshare this article in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first time the Salt Lake Tabernacle was used for general conference!
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The following October concerts will take place in the Assembly Hall and Tabernacle on Temple Square. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m., are open to ages eight and older, unless otherwise specified, and are free. Tickets are not needed unless otherwise noted.
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Walking around Temple Square in August, you might be surprised to see crews hard at work setting up Christmas lights.
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What an exciting discovery!
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