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777 Acquired Kirtland Temple Ticker
Kirtland Temple Purchased Frequencly Asked Questions Sites were closed on March 5th and will reopen on March 25th to the public without cost. Talks began in June 2021 for the purchase, will remain a historical building Cleveland Ohio Temple announced in April 2022, located in Independence, Ohio Site preparation is underway. Community of Christ Q&A Full list of Properties and items The church was looking at the possibility of letting go one third of staff in 2025. Financial transparency with graphs! COC Employees were offered the option of a position in Independence, Missouri, USA, including a relocation package, or continued employment in their current location through September 2024 with a severance package at that time. The COC retains historic sites in Plano, IL, Lamoni, IA, and Independence MO. The LDS church will provide the temple up to six times a year for meetings and gatherings. – What other groups will be allowed? – 2024 Mormon History Association in June. Kirtland Temple Suit Brigham Young and the 12 wanted to sell the Nauvoo and Kirtland Temples to finance the move to the west. Temple belonged to Joseph Smith at time of death, ownership is disputed and the temple is sold on the steps of the courthouse to settle his debts. Sells for $150 in 1860 and it eventually gets sold to Joseph Smith III. Several people try to use/buy/sell the temple, but are prevented due to the cloudy chain of title. JS III attempts to sell the temple again, but the RLDS presiding bishop sues him (as well as John Taylor) in 1875 and tries to argue that the temple belongs to the church because the deed is only good for the land under the temple. Judge dismissed the case, but indicated that the RLDS Church was the true successor of the Joseph Smith church because the LDS church had gone rogue, citing polygamy and Adam-God Doctrine. Although ownership remained disputed, the RLDS continued to use it and make repairs. By 1901, the ownership of the temple was made clear under the doctrine of adverse possession (“squatters rights” – more than 20 years of use). Without this care, the temple would have likely fallen into disrepair. Fate of the Kirtland Temple Joseph Smith Papers Podcast Episode 7 Debunked that the temple was a stable for animals. John Hamer presentation on evolution of LDS/COC temples. Significant Nauvoo Properties Red Brick Store (Reconstructed) – First Endowments Mansion House – residence of the Smiths, entertained guests, briefly installed a bar. Nauvoo House – a commandment to build along with a temple. (Housed Smith bodies and the original manuscript of the BOM) JS & ES Homestead – does this include the Cemetery? Homes of Aaron Johnson, Sidney Rigdon, William Marks, Bidemon Stable Nauvoo Property map Videos from Community of Christ Leaders First Presidency Steven Veazy I agonized over the impact of the sale and wept for others. D&C 162:2a: Continue to listen to the stories of our past to prepare to move forward. Scott Murphy D&C 164:9e-f Will you remain hesitant in the fear of your competing loyalties? The mission of Jesus Christ is what matters most. Stassi Cramm (future president) Multiple years of spirited discussion, prayer, discernment. Honoring our history is not dependent on ownership. The sale agreement includes keeping the sites publicly accessible to all. The prospect of the sale felt unbearable, but we realized we were choosing people over property and paper. Apostles Lacklan Makay Given the most tours of “Kirtland Temple” on anyone alive Spent 15 years living adjacent to the temple and 18 years living in the Nauvoo sites. Met wife in Red Brick Store, ordained a teacher in temple, his literal home for his adult life. “Devastating emotionally, I thought it might break me.” Feels like he has inherited pragmatism from JS III. Proceeds from the Smith family are a gift from them to our future. Art Smith Met wife as a historic sites intern, post-marriage dwellings. Not about the physical sites, but the stories they represent. Cathrine Mambwe Has never visited the Kirtland Temple, but is mourning with those that are sad. Loves the Independence Temple role it plays fulfills the purposes of the mission of the church. Mareva Arnaud Tchong Connected with the temple as a child in French Polynesia Presiding Bishopric Ron Harmon Grew up in Ohio, attending services in the temple Growing gap of income and expenses. Membership is aging and contributors dropping. The $192.5M does not fully address our needs Carla Young “Cultural trends affecting church participation are beyond our control,” “we are exploring new ways to convey our mission, but change takes time.” The sale was the only asset that could help change our trajectory in some parts of the world. The $192.5M will not cover projected decline in contributors, but it will cover income loss during the next 4-5 years and give time for leaders to develop more income streams. Video Tour of the Kirtland Templ
776 What about the Mormons?
Howard Parr worked as a photojournalist in the luxury watch industry for nearly a decade. He found a photography project featuring ovarian cancer survivors in partnership with top-Swiss brand Jäeger Le-Coultre. His painting and photography can be found in collections throughout the world. Howard is co-founder of an auto finance software company with his wife of 25 years, and co-founder of non-profit PeakU, mitigating dating and violence with a multi-level curriculum for elevating healthy relationships. He and his wife are grateful to live in Utah and enjoy Mountain biking, skiing and Hiking with their dogs. The post 776 What about the Mormons? appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
775 AoN Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints Acquires Kirtland Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints has acquired the Kirtland Temple, Nauvoo Mansion House, Red brick store among other numerous artifacts for 192.5 Million Dollars Our Interview with the Church History Sites Director Kirtland Temple Fan Fiction Episode 667 Cover Picture By John Hamer at the English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=221768&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss The post 775 AoN Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints Acquires Kirtland Temple appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
774 Richard Bernard
Richard Bernard is an experienced teacher, speaker, and unabashed technology geek. Because of his dyslexia, Richard has struggled his entire life to find how to manage his time and to study and understand the scriptures. He found the answer in technology and came to see that what he learned is applicable to everyone. He loves technology and has been teaching its use since the mid-’80s. He and his wife, Amy, served a two-year service mission at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, helping missionaries to study the scriptures effectively. He is passionate about the Gospel Library and journaling and has been a guest speaker worldwide and a speaker at BYU Education Week and RootsTech. (thebusylatterdaysaint.com) Richard is a busy grandfather to 34+ grandchildren, from his late and current wives. He has had several careers including a professional musician with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and insurance salesperson, and an ASL teacher. He is currently serving an indefinite mission in the Priesthood Family Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with the responsibility of helping members worldwide to engage in daily scripture study and to use the Gospel Library as a tool to enhance gospel knowledge. You can find out more about Bro. Bernard at thebusylatterdaysiant.com. Have suggestions for future guests? Reach out at [email protected] You Are Receiving Revelation, Now Act On It! By Loren G. Dalton Stimulating More Personal Revelation With the Gospel Library App, interview on Leading Saints podcast Join us on Patreon! He was called in April 2021 to serve an indefinite mission in the Priesthood and Family Department and speaks for ward and stake devotionals, family home evenings, youth conferences, Relief Society and Priesthood firesides, and one-on-one instructions on how to study the scriptures and incorporate the Gospel Library in their daily study. He can be reached at [email protected] The post 774 Richard Bernard appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
773 AoN Gen Z Articles of Faith
Follow Cory K. Ward for temple/church building news Check out the Granite Tabernacle in Sugar House, Utah Join us on Patreon! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email us at [email protected] Thousands attend interfaith concert with Tabernacle Choir in Manila Church music website received major update Teachers can now take attendance in the tools app Get your own copy of The Book of Mormon for Gen Z BYU Women’s basketball guard Ari Mackey gets baptized Steven Kapp Perry’s In Good Faith podcast Estimated 20,000 attend CES date events Church brings fresh water to Filipino community Josh Holt Ep. 421 and 422 Josh Holt sues Nicolas Madura over alleged trauma New prison branch forms in Cape Verde Jail branch president Jim Ep. 491 New group photo of the 12 apostles available 7-year-old performs anthem at BYU basketball game List: 12 most religious states in America Missionary hit by truck is hospitalized in Salt Lake County This page may contain affiliate links. The post 773 AoN Gen Z Articles of Faith appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
772 Zachary Wright
Zachary Wright was born in American Fork, UT. He served his mission speaking Spanish in North Carolina and the Dominican Republic. He currently attends BYU studying psychology, but loves writing, and studying LDS theology and history. His biggest desire is to help other people bring them closer to each other, and ultimately bring people closer to God. He has recently become a part of a new critical thinking podcast on FAIR called Me, My Shelf, & I, with fellow hosts Jennifer Roach and Sarah Allen. Find Zachary Wright at FAIR By Study and Faith: Cognitive Dissonance on YouTube Jennifer Roach The Cultural Hall Ep. 520 Don Bradley The Cultural Hall Ep. 372 Join us on Patreon! Check out F.A.I.R (Faithful Answers, Informed Response) Find Me, My Shelf, & I on Apple Podcasts Join us on The Back Row! The post 772 Zachary Wright appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
771 Is God Disappointed In Me?
IS GOD DISAPPOINTED IN ME? by Kurt Francom As early as Primary, you may have absorbed this confusing message: “God loves us…but He’s so disappointed in you.” For a religion that preaches hope, the message of “do more” often seems to win out. With so many programs, assignments, callings, commandments, standards, and honor codes, how can you keep up? The adversary highlights the shame you feel when you constantly fall short. Do you feel only heaviness as you consider the Latter-day Saint path to exaltation? How can God not be disappointed in someone like me? The gospel was never meant to be exhausting, and God has never been disappointed in you. God isn’t frustrated with you, and He isn’t looking to condemn you. Many are trying to gain strength by doing more, but true strength is found in turning to God. PURCHASE THE BOOK ABOUT KURT: Kurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints and manages the day-to-day efforts of Leading Saints and is the host of the podcast. Kurt graduated from the University of Utah in 2008 with a degree in Business Marketing. He ran a web development company for 5 years before focusing on Leading Saints full-time. Kurt currently lives in American Fork, Utah with his lovely wife Alanna. They are blessed to have three children. Kurt has served as a full-time missionary (California Sacramento), as a bishop, 1st counselor in a stake presidency, and elders quorum president. Kurt Francom The Cultural Hall Ep. 226 Purchase your copy of “Is God Disappointed In Me?” by Kurt Francom Find out more about Leading Saints and the podcast at Leadingsaints.org Join us on Patreon! Email us your thoughts and suggestions at [email protected] *This post contains affiliate links. The post 771 Is God Disappointed In Me? appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
770 Michael Austin
Michael Austin is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He is the author of 8 books, including Rereading Job, Buried Treasures, and, most recently, The Testimony of Two Nations: How the Book of Mormon Reads and Rereads the Bible. Get your copy of The Testimony of Two Nations by Michael Austin Find more books by Michael Austin at Greg Kofford Books Find more about BCC (By Common Consent) Press at BCCpress.org Find more about the Association for Mormon Letters at associationmormonletters.org Find more about the Mormon History Association at mormonhistoryassociation.org What is BYU Pathway? Reynolds vs United States Join us on Patreon! Let us know what you think at [email protected] The post 770 Michael Austin appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
769 Salt Lake Temple Ticker
Temple Open House begins Red Cliffs Utah Temple Open to the Media – January 29th Led by Hugo Martinez and Tamara Runia Interior Photos Released – Saratoga Springs Twin Featuring the endangered plant, Dwarf Bearclaw Poppy Also Indian paintbrushes, cottonwood leaves, pomegranates and succulents Colors: Coral, purple, green, gold. Open House – through March 2nd Temple Groundbreaking Knoxville Tennessee Temple January 27th Ceremony – meeting held in a meetinghouse. Local Television segment Temple Dedication Announced Casper Wyoming Temple (Tentatively #196, 10th in 2024) Open House: August 29 to September 14, 2024 Dedication: October 13th by Quentin Cook Temple Rededication plans announced Manti Utah Temple There will be one rededicatory session at 5pm on April 21st. Congregations within the temple district will have church services as normally held. No dedicatory authority announced, therefore, it is likely open for Russell Nelson to come (family connections in the area). Temple Renovation announced Orlando Florida Temple Will close in July 2024 for extensive renovations. Dedicated in 1994 Now a temple in Fort Lauderdale, Close to finished in Tallahassee, and announced in Tampa and Jacksonville. Temple Groundbreaking Announced and Rendering Released San Luis Potosí México Temple March 9, 2024 by Sean Douglas (Mexico Area Presidency) Spanish Colonial design, off-white exterior and terracotta cupula. Very similar design to the Cali Colombia Temple Temple Renderings Released Natal Brazil Temple Light colored Granite modern design single story temple with diamond shapes spire. Teresina Brazil Temple Light colored Granite modern design two-story temple with arched window and trumpet shaped spire. Temple Sites Announced Cusco Peru Temple 2.5 Acre Site, 9,950 square feet temple Hillside close to the center of the city of Cusco, Santa Ana neighborhood Close to the Plazoleta Santa Ana and Cuesta de Santa Ana. Great view of the city, Adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn Cusco Iquitos Peru Temple 1.75 Acre Site, 20,000 square feet temple Site of the Secoya Ward meetinghouse, close to a military base Construction Updates Salt Lake Temple Highest steel pyramid beam placed on the top of the temple A traditional commemoration when a building tops off its height Usually topped out with a flag or a pine tree Steel pyramid will eventually support the capstone and Angel Moroni Stockholm Sweden Temple Demolition of the temple underway, closed in April 2023. New temple with similar design and larger Square footage will be constructed. Preview of the fate of the Provo Temple, and eventually the Anchorage Alaska Temple Heber Valley Utah Temple Signature gathering to put referendum on ballot fails Group of 79 people gathered 2,724 (2,402) of the needed 3,235 signatures. Promises to pursue other means to push back against county’s decision Two lawsuits pending Cody Wyoming Temple Judge Denies the request to stay the construction approval The neighborhood group failed to prove irreparable harm if construction proceeds. Temple can still be demolished in the event the lawsuit prevails. Judge wrote that “concerns about the temple are based on nothing more than their individual subjective opinions” that come from “just the claims of a few neighbors.” The Church will experience irreparable harm if there is a stay due to the expense of delaying construction, storing the modules, and the impinging of religious liberty if church members can’t worship freely. The post 769 Salt Lake Temple Ticker appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
768 Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Christians have always shared a fundamental belief in the connection between personal salvation and the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While having faith in and experiencing the atonement of Christ remains a core tenet for Latter-day Saints, some thinkers have in recent decades reconsidered traditional understandings of atonement. In Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement, Deidre Nicole Green and Eric D. Huntsman edit a collection that brings together multiple and diverse approaches to thinking about Latter-day Saint views on this foundational area of theology. The essayists draw on and go beyond a wide range of perspectives, classical atonement theories, and contemporary reformulations of atonement theory. The first section focuses on scriptural and historical foundations while the second concentrates on theological explorations. Together, the contributors evaluate what is efficacious and ethical in the Latter-day Saint outlook and offer ways to reconceive those views to provide a robust theological response to contemporary criticisms about atonement. Deidre Nicole Green is Assistant Professor of Latter-day Saint/Mormon Studies at the GTU, where she offers courses on Christian theology and philosophy of religion. Her research focuses on constructive feminist theology and philosophy of religion, drawing on the thought of Søren Kierkegaard to respond to contemporary issues in these disciplines. She is co-editor with Eric D. Huntsman of Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement. Prior to joining the GTU in 2022, Green was a postdoctoral researcher at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, Brigham Young University. She has held research fellowships in Copenhagen and Zürich and conducted ethnographic research in Botswana, Rwanda, and South Africa. Eric D. Huntsman received his BA in Classical Greek and Latin from Brigham Young University and his MA and PhD in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the BYU faculty in 1994 in Classics and Ancient History, and then transferred to Religious Education in 2003, becoming a full professor of Ancient Scripture in 2015. From 2012 to 2012, he served as the coordinator of the Ancient Near Eastern Studies program in the Kenndy Center, and he has been serving as an associate director for academics at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies since 2022. His publications focus on the New Testament Gospels, especially John, and on the Infancy and Passion Narratives (that is, Christmas and Easter!). Eric serves in the Provo Temple and sings with the Tabernacle Choir, and he and his wife Elaine are the parents of two children, Rachel and Samuel. Get the book. This page contains affiliate links. The post 768 Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
767 AoN Is Mr. Beast Mormon?
Articles of News Below, but First: ANNOUNCING THE CULTURAL HALL BOOK CLUB! Our first meeting will be via Zoom in April, specific date TBD. That means you have plenty of time to read the book and get ready! It also means you have time to do the one required thing to be part of the discussion: BECOME A PATREON SAINT. Click Here to Purchase At One Ment by Thomas McConkie ABOUT THE BOOK: At the heart of the gospel is a radical message of hope: we are capable of unlimited development, of becoming even as Christ is. But what does this path of transformation look like and feel like in practice? For centuries, so much of Christianity has focused on what to believe. Thomas McConkie redirects this conversation to the simple but potent practices we can engage in body, heart, mind and spirit—awakening us to a greater measure of the Sacred right here and now. “At-one-ment” becomes a spiritual reality in which we can all participate, not just a historical event in which a select few believe. In a clear and elegant sequence, McConkie describes ancient and modern approaches to awakening the mind, purifying the heart and healing the body, as well as common challenges that come up along the way. Whatever the reader’s personal beliefs, this book is intended to complement their worldview and provide practical, actionable steps toward realizing a greater fullness of all that they are meant to become. Thomas has visited The Hall before! Check him out in Ep 246 Click Here to Purchase At One Ment by Thomas McConkie Now for Articles of News! Utah Jazz trades have unintended consequences Former BYU runners smash Olympic marathon trials Conner Mantz on Instagram Clayton Young on Instagram Wall Street Journal article on marathon trials for Paris Olympics Utah company provides thousands of white shirts for missionaries in Zimbabwe DACA recipient who was stuck in Mexico now home in Utah Church helps build nursing and midwifery center in Kurdistan The Church and World Food Program collaborate in the Caribbean College Football Hall of Fame honors Black 14 Beast is teaming up with JustServe Be one of millions to follow T-Series on YouTube Find volunteer opportunities through JustServe.org James The Mormon Ep. 214 JTM is at a creative crossroads Ridge Akonis released after causing fatal crash in Japan Josh Holt Ep. 421 and 422 Utah men charged with 40 felonies in church burglaries Friend to Friend with President and Sister Oakes coming March 9 Mormon Stories podcast sort of apologizes for detailing Church activities of same-sex couple Charlie Bird Ep. 428 Get Expanding the Boarders of Zion by Charlie Bird Watch Charlie Bird dance with the Cougarettes as Cosmo Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife has been charged with plotting murder Elder Holland speaks at funeral of Kristen Kate Beagley Questions? Feedback? Reach out at [email protected]. *This page contains Amazon affiliate links. The post 767 AoN Is Mr. Beast Mormon? appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
766 Mark Hugentobler
After his long and successful career as a coach and a high school administrator, Mark Hugentobler was “sentenced” to prison by his local school board. He became academy principal within the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. Arriving at the “Island of Misfit Toys” he soon recognized that his perceptions of the prison system were completely inaccurate. He found a world without hope. He came to realize that the Department of Corrections was not, as most people think, doing all they could to help “correct” inmates. It became clear that the system was dysfunctional and was in fact helping inmates become better criminals rather than helping them become better people. He came to realize that most of those incarcerated there would readily receive help and wanted to change but could only do so by exercising extreme personal effort, overcoming countless obstacles present in the current system. He soon identified the vast, unexplored opportunities to help inmates: providing hope and purpose through education. He also gained the viewpoint of seeing prison life through an inmate’s eye, realizing the true story of life behind bars. During his eight years “down” he saw enrollment in the prison academy jump from 200 to nearly 1,200 students and enacted, firsthand, a model of the change that is possible in a broken system. If only someone would listen. All My Friends are Felons: Finding Hope For the Utah Department of Corrections All My Friends are Felons podcast Portia Lowder Episode 564 Travis Richey Episode 570 Join us on Patreon! *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 766 Mark Hugentobler appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
765 AoN Report reports or be reported
Visit Moody Gardens Check out Opal Apples Let us know what you think about Opal Apples! Come watch Richie in Pirates of the Caribbean! Peen State/Jerry Sandusky scandal fast facts Church leader charged for not reporting abuse Church calls charges against Stake President misguided Church magazines are now available for free worldwide Click HERE to manage your magazine subscriptions Check out Storytime in the Gospel Library Bishop Nick Jones Resigns from the pulpit in Sacrament Meeting Former bishop Nick and wife Amanda Jones on the Mormon Stories podcast First Presidency letter outlines schedules for Easter, Christmas Church faces 3rd lawsuit over alleged misuse of tithing funds Seminaries will soon add Life Preparation lessons De-extinction plan for the dodo Swinging ‘Mormon’ wives could be coming to Hulu Walking in a Covenant Relationship with Christ: General Conference talk by President Emily Belle Freeman Come at Richie! Utah faiths say they won’t oppose clergy abuse reporting bill New court filings detail Tim Ballard’s discipline with church Date-night events coming to church-owned schools and institutes Join us on Patreon!! The post 765 AoN Report reports or be reported appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
764 George Handley
George Handley is a professor of Interdisciplinary Humanities at Brigham Young University. His training is in Comparative Literature, focusing on the literatures of the Americas. His publications include two books on inter-american themes: “Postslavery Literatures in the Americas” (Virginia 2000), which is a study of the representation of slavery and family history in novels from the U.S. and the Caribbean, and “New World Poetics: Nature and the Adamic Imagination of Whitman, Neruda and Walcott” (Georgia, 2007), which is a critique of the imagination of nature in inter-american poetry. (hum.byu.edu) In George’s most recent book, Lowell L. Bennion: A Mormon Educator, he examines Bennion’s work against the background of a changing institution that once welcomed his common-sense articulation of LDS ideas and values but became discomfited by how his thought cast doubt on the Church’s beliefs about race and other issues. (press.uillinois.edu) Handley and his wife, Amy, have four children and live in Provo. Email us and let us know your thoughts at [email protected] University of Illinois Press ‘Introduction to Mormon Thought’ series Visit the Bennion Center for Community Engagement Become a Patreon Saint! Emily Belle Freeman Ep. 167 Living Faith Book Series from the Neal A. Maxwell Insitute for Gospel Scholarship Learning to Like Life: A Tribute to Lowell Bennion by George Handley Lowell L. Bennion: A Mormon Educator by George Handley Buy Lowell L. Bennion: Mormon Educator *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 764 George Handley appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
763 Articles of Temple Ticker News
Associated Press story about Elder Kearon Deseret News story about Elder Kearon Victor Wembanyama’s favorite author is Brandon Sanderson 5 BYU women’s soccer players selected in NWSL draft Ken Niumatalolo named head coach at San Jose What Is “Meet the Mormons?” “Thumb Follow Me” on YouTube Why Jack Barlow’s mission was delayed Davis Archuleta lands memoir deal with Dey Street Books David Archuleta Ep. 467 Kristin Stewart thinks Twilight is “such a gay movie” How football and faith have come together for Michigan lineman Vacant (maybe) haunted (maybe?) Orem home burned down Elder Renlund visits Cambodia, announces donation for heart hospital Local RS group leaves winter clothing in Central Park Virtual FSY sessions available for youth in US and Canada Video: Truth and Distortion: The Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Story Former Church leader sentenced for enticing teen girl from congregation Davis schools retain Book of Mormon as lawmakers mull new rules for pulling books Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wishes there were a shorter way to say member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Become a Patreon Saint!! The post 763 Articles of Temple Ticker News appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
762 Darren Parry
Darren Parry is the Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the American West Heritage Center, the Utah State Museum board, and he serves on the Advisory Board of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He teaches Native American History at Utah State University. Darren is working to create the Boa Ogoi [Big River] Cultural Interpretive Center, an educational center that will share the story of the Bear River Massacre. 2 On January 29, 1863, the U.S. Army attacked the Shoshone encamped at the Bear River, near present-day Preston, Idaho, and slaughtered 250 to 500 Shoshone people, including women and children. Public reports of this massacre were officially given by the U.S. Army and by Latter-day Saint settlers, but the Shoshone survivors also kept a history. (byustudies.byu..edu) Darren is the author of The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History, available in paperback and on kindle. If you would like to reach out to Bro. Parry, you can email him at [email protected]. Darren Parry Episode 324 Watch the digital recording of the 2023 Pioneer Day Concert Volunteers plant 8.500 trees at Bear River Massacre site Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Donate to help build an interpretive center at wudaogwa.org Join us on Patreon! *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 762 Darren Parry appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
761 AoN Careful What You Email About
Top Whatever of 2023 Ep. 755 Leave us a review! (Do it on Apple here.) Community of Christ calls first-ever female prophet-president Utah Area Genesis Group YM General Presidency launches new social media channels (Thanks, Pres. Freeman!) New leadership in the Presidency of the Seventy Musicians invited to submit covers for “Come, Follow Me” song of the week Listen to Songs of Devotion New managing director for Church communication The Sherinians Ep. 68 A Reddit rabbit hole about Aaron Sherinian and pronouns West End Collegiate Church housing Church congregation for 3 years West End becoming a multi-faith, multi-use center You won’t believe the Tabernacle Choir’s most popular song!!!! Has Mormon Church LOST Utah??? Relief Society birthday devotional March 17 Watch the Worldwide Relief Society Devotional Utah brewery discontinues beer after trademark complaint Church implements maternal and newborn care project in Sierra Leone Church celebrates 20th anniversary of Accra Ghana Temple New gate plans will block pedestrian traffic overnight The post 761 AoN Careful What You Email About appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
760 Hidden in Hollywood – Mike and Grace Winder
In his new book, Mike seeks out the gospel principles to be found in cinema. There are topics and quotes from sci-fi, romance, thrillers, the classics, action films, westerns, and more. Although a compilation of wonderful quotes is certainly enjoyable and entertaining, it’s the thoughtful commentary tying it all together with gospel insights that completes the book’s purpose. Mike Winder is the author of 14 published books and holds an Honors BA in History and an MBA from the University of Utah. Active in public affairs, Mike served four years as a West Valley City Councilman, four years as West Valley City Mayor, and six years as a legislator in the Utah House of Representatives. Today, Mike Winder is city manager of Millcreek, Utah, and involved with the boards of both Friends of Traditional Banking and St. Mark’s Hospital. Mike and his sweetheart Karyn just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They are the proud parents of four: Jessica (married to Cory Lee), Michael, John, and Grace—the latter whom helped her dad as the research assistant for this book. Grace Winder is a high honor roll student at Granger High School taking AP and Concurrent Enrollment classes. Co-captain of the Granger Swim Team, she is also on the Varsity Track Team and a member of West Valley City’s Youth City Council. Grace’s hobbies include piano playing, singing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She also takes care of her two bunnies, Daisy and Stormy, whom she loves dearly. Hidden in Hollywood: The Gospel Found in 1001 Movie Quotes Mike Winder Episode 43 Join us on Patreon! Follow Grace Winder on Instagram *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 760 Hidden in Hollywood – Mike and Grace Winder appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
759 Temple Preview 2024
Temple Rededication St George Utah Temple – #1 Presided by President Jeffery Holland on December 10th. Joined by Son, Matthew Holland, Gerald Causse, Kevin Duncan, and Brian Taylor Presiden Holland was baptized in the temple baptismal font, as well as endowed and sealed to the late Patricia Holland. Rededicatory prayer – All temple dedicatory prayers are published in the Church News. Look up specific ones the dedicatory prayers of every temple at churchofjesuschristtemples.org Temple Dedications Announced Urdaneta Philippines Temple Open House: March 15-30, 2024 Dedication: April 28th by Dallin Oaks Third in the Philippines, 10 more are planned. Announced in 2010, It took 13 years, 6th months to compete 5th longest temple to complete. Puebla Mexico Temple Open House: March 29th to April 20, 2024 Dedication: May 19th by Gerrit Gong 14th in Mexico, 9 more are planned. Layton Utah Temple Open House: April 19th to June 1, 2024 Dedication: June 16th by David Bednar 20th in Utah, total of 28. Temple Sites Announced McKinney Texas Temple Announced in October 2022 as the Prosper Texas Temple 8.16 acre site on Stacey Road in Fairview Texas Located across the street from the City of Allen. Stiffed Mayor in Prosper and Fairview? Multi-story temple of 44,000 sq. ft. Will likely be sandwiched between two christian churches Vacant property on the corner owned by Twin Creeks Church of Christ – who has a church in Allen close to an LDS chapel. Antananarivo Madagascar Temple 10 acre site Meetinghouse for the Ambohijanahary and Ambohimanarina Wards. Located next to the U.S. Embassy 10,000 sq. ft. single level Temple with a Patron housing and Arrival facilities Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple 5 acre site on Rosario Limketkai Avenue Down the road from the Limketkai Center Mall Church has posted signs on the site since at least september 2022 Site Clearing as occurred this year 18,499 sq. ft. two-story temple (Similar to Davao) Announced in April 2018 (First batch of announcements by RMN) Birmingham England Temple 2.7 acre site in Birmingham (Royal Sutton Coldfield) Site of a the Wylde Green meetinghouse and England Birmingham Mission Offices 10,000 sq. ft single story temple (Small for the UK) Temple Renderings Released Londrina Brazil Temple & Ribeirão Prêto Temple Twin looking modern designs with granite exterior Slightly different steeples and details Bakersfield California Temple Spanish Mission style of cream color stone with terracotta roof Similar style as McAllen, Yorba Linda, Fort Worth, Tampa. Temple Groundbreaking Announced Knoxville Tennessee Temple January 27, 2024 Elder Shayne M. Bowen Presiding New Missionary Training Center Campus Announced Thailand MTC in Bangkok Located within the Annex Building located behind the new Bangkok Thailand Temple Missionary Training in Thai, English, and Russian. MTC will be one of 10 operating MTCs. Construction Updates Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square New Areas opening and Closing Opening: January 6th: Full Church office Building Plaza, North Main street Plaza, Northwest plaza (north of tabernacle, new restroom building) Full Main Street Plaza (February) 92 Flag poles, with 91 flags from the official U.N. Recognized countries. (rotating every three months placed alphabetical) Closing Assembly Hall limited renovation. Bonus: Church confirms authenticity of leaked ambitions Temple Square concept plans to the Salt Lake Tribune Managua Nicaragua Temple Local Media coverage the construction progress of the temple. 10 minute segment detailing the temple construction and the church in Nicaragua. Heber Valley Utah Temple Dark Skies group attempting to gather 3,200 signatures over 40 days to bring the issue onto the ballton next november. Cody Wyoming Judge denies including additional email evidence in lawsuit. Says the emails are not required to further their argument based on the application of legal tests. Temple Vandalism Provo Utah Temple Scheduled to close on February 24th. Last Minute attempt to save the Space Age design. Additional Christmas Celebrations Mexico City Idaho Falls Year in Review Dedications: 11 Rededications: 2 Groundbreakings: 8 Announcements: 35 (Same as last year) Look at 2024 6 Dedications, 1 rededication scheduled 13 Nearing Completion (14 teed up for 2025, 20+ for 2026+) 3 renovations scheduled 48 temple sites announced, 48 waiting site announcements Bonus Apostle Prediction Sheet and Stats The post 759 Temple Preview 2024 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
758 Joseph Spencer – A Word In Season
Joseph M. Spencer is a philosopher and an associate professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He is the author of seven books and dozens of articles and book chapters. He has served as the editor of The Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, the associate director of The Latter-day Saint Theology Seminar, and a vice president of The Book of Mormon Studies Association. He edits, with Matthew Bowman, the book series Introductions to Mormon Thought.” He, his wife Karen, and their five children live in Provo, Utah. Check out Joseph M. Spencer’s Amazon author page. A Word in Season: Isaiah’s Reception in the Book of Mormon Other Titles and Topics in This Episode: An Other Approach to Isaiah Studies by Joshua Sears The Annotated Book of Mormon by Grant Hardy The Isaiah Problem in the Book of Mormon by Sidney Sperry (PAPER) What is a patriarchal blessing? (CHURCH ESSAY) Listen to Joseph M. Spencer’s other appearance in The Hall: EPISODE 531 with Matthew Bowman and Joseph Spencer Let us know your thoughts on this or any episode! Join us on Patreon! *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 758 Joseph Spencer – A Word In Season appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
757 AoN No or Not Now?
You too can get your own free Covid tests Self Reliance classes offered through the Church Do you have thoughts on Zoom seminary? Mississippi ward bishop resigns from the pulpit 2024 mission leadership assignments announced 40+ people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning How many languages is the Book of Mormon translated into? Some areas of Temple Square are reopening Temple Square 2023 Christmas experiences Brandon Flowers Ep. 241 Become a Patreon Saint! Brandon Flowers discusses decision to commit to faith Brandon Flowers and “I’m a Mormon” Faith is at the core of The Chosen’s Jonathon Roumie’s life, docu-series reveals The Chosen Docuseries: Jonathon and Jesus Latter-day Saints have significantly fewer student loans New Gospel Symbols Library available Church buys more land in Florida 81-year-old man charged with stalking Church leader Suspects in 10 LDS church burglaries in custody The post 757 AoN No or Not Now? appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
756 Emylee McIntyre
Emylee McIntyre is a mother, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, podcaster, and life coach. For many years, Emylee has dealt with depression. Medication and the tools she has learned have helped her find joy and overcome many challenges. She now uses these tools to help coach others in finding joy in their lives, specializing in depression coaching for moms. (limitlessfemalecoaching.com) Find out more about Emylee at limitlessfemale.com, and check out her podcast, Limitless Female. Jody Moore Episode 558 Jody Moore Coaching Patrick Q. Mason Episode 468 Join us on Patreon! Let us know if you love this episode, or any episode! The post 756 Emylee McIntyre appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
755 Top Whatever of 2023
Richie T talked to fellow hosts as well as several Patreon Saints about the top stories of 2023. (Become a Patreon Saint here.) Robert Mortensen How to find your 3rd cousin once removed at the grocery store Nate Eaton Ep. 738, 697, and 416 East Idaho News coverage of Lori and Chad Daybell case Kenneth Rooks advances to steeplechase world championship finals How did Bro. Rooks do at the finals? Sarah Jane Weaver interview with Kenneth Rooks Church announces uniform standard for ward and stake boundaries Aaron Ryan How the SEC believes the Church has billions of dollars Church’s statement on SEC scandal Church introduces background checks for leaders in the UK Push to require clergy to report abuse stalls in Utah Meghan the Mitch Ruby Franke arrested for child abuse Ruby Franke to testify against Jodi Hildebrandt What Ashley Hatch learns from not being included in World Cup roster Ashley Hatch named 2021 Golden Boot winner In Memoriam: Jan 15 Mary Crandall Hales July 20 Patricia Terry Holland Oct 15 Kathleen Johnson Eyring Nov 12 Pres. M. Russell Ballard Elder Liam Mildenstein Douglas D. Allder Ric De Azevado Lester Bush Stan Ellsworth Linda Keith Newell Anne Perry Joan Woodbury Annette Luthy Lyon Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad Tim Ballard “erased” by Church Tim Ballard considered running for Senate Dan McClellan Data Over Dogma Dan McClellan on TikTok Episode of the Beast Ep. 666 Data Over Dogma podcast Taylor Frankie Paul arrest Richie T. Let us know if you would like to help! President Nelson announces 35 temples in 2023 Church gave over $1 billion to help fight hunger and disease around the world Church shows increased transparency in 2023 New missions created to accommodate rise in missionary numbers Church collaborates with UNICEF, other organizations How Church wealth is paying for temples Heber Valley Temple controversy LGBTQ Debates Women on and off the stand More transparency wanted in how church uses tithing funds Doctrinal Discussion: What is Adam-Ondi-Ahmen John Dehlin Ep. 4 Helps us grow and follow us on YouTube Join us on Patreon! Contact us! Top Stories per Chat GPT: Defining the “top stories” for the LDS Church in 2023 can be subjective, as different perspectives prioritize different events. However, based on various news sources and discussions within the community, here are 10 significant stories from 2023, categorized for clarity: Positive Developments: Temple Boom: President Nelson announced a staggering 35 new temple locations through the year, significantly expanding the church’s global footprint and solidifying his focus on temple worship. Humanitarian Aid: The church continued its robust humanitarian efforts, exceeding $1 billion in donations and impacting areas from malnutrition relief to disaster response. Increased Transparency: Continued historical document releases, including Spencer W. Kimball’s diaries and the final volumes of the Joseph Smith Papers, fostered greater transparency and engagement with church history. Missionary Success: A rise in missionary service, particularly young women, indicated renewed enthusiasm and commitment to sharing the gospel message. Community Outreach: Various church departments and initiatives collaborated with organizations like UNICEF, furthering interfaith dialogue and humanitarian partnerships. Challenges and Controversies: Temple Costs: Leaks regarding the Pocatello Idaho Temple fueled discussions about the escalating cost of temple construction and its potential impact on other church resources. Heber Valley Temple Controversy: The proposed Heber Valley Temple location ignited community backlash and concerns about environmental impact and lack of local consensus. Social Media Debates: Issues like LGBTQ+ inclusion and women’s roles in the church continued to provoke online debate and highlight existing theological and cultural tensions. Media Scrutiny: Church policies and practices faced increased scrutiny from mainstream media outlets, prompting ongoing dialogues on transparency and public relations. Doctrinal Discussions: Internal discussions on interpretations of church doctrine, particularly surrounding the Adam-ondi-Ahman site and other historical topics, continued to evolve and challenge members’ perspectives. It’s important to remember that these are just a selection of significant stories, and various individuals within the church might prioritize them differently. The key is to approach these topics with critical thinking, openness to diver The post 755 Top Whatever of 2023 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
754 AoN Utah Is Not As Mormon As It Used to Be
Tim Ballard responds to lawsuits, says plaintiff stole data Utah no longer a majority Mormon state You can now see images of the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon The Church owns $2 billion of US farmland Ruby Franke allegedly kept money earned from Vlog from her kids Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse David man who threatened to kill mom argues his charges Roseanne Barr talks about Mormons and mysteries with Tucker Carlson Discussing Women on or off the stand The post 754 AoN Utah Is Not As Mormon As It Used to Be appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
753 Jane Saavedra – Love One Another
Jane Saavedra lives in Elko, Nevada with her husband and three children. One of her sons is, in Jane’s words (which is a great term), medically complicated. He was born with Crouzon Syndrome, which is a genetic syndrome where the seams of the skull fuse abnormally (chop.edu) Jane’s sister Kim recommended Richie talk with Jane, as she is a wonderful example of perserverance, kindness, and acceptance the differences in others. Richie and Jane discuss the need for kindness, acceptance, discussing with children in primary and at home the need for openly discussing differences and welcoming others. What is Crouzon Syndrome? The post 753 Jane Saavedra – Love One Another appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
752 Ross Palfreyman – Joy in the Brambles
Ross Palfreyman is an author, a natural storyteller, and a former attorney who has taken a lifetime of faith and biblical study and turned it toward an important and timely reflection on the role of service and joy in our lives. In his book, Joy in the Brambles, Ross shows us how to navigate the dense thickets of choices we are faced with day to day. He gives us a compass that points us toward joy as our sacred connection to God and shows us that joy consists in service and an orientation toward others. LINKS: Website: http://Lebsockventures.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Facebook: Ross H Palfreyman Instagram: Instagram (@rhpalfreyman) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssross-palfreyman-192b469/ *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 752 Ross Palfreyman – Joy in the Brambles appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
751 AoN Elder Kearon’s Christmas Playlist
Articles of News 12.6.2023 Russ Let us know if you want to sponsor previous episodes! Join us on Patreon! No-cost Church magazines now available in the Pacific area Check out the picture of Prosper’s new football stadium McKinney Texas Temple site announced BYU football service opportunities showcased Kevin Franke, husband of Ruby Franke, files for divorce Light the World Giving Machines light up Times Square Prager U asked who a modern-day prophet was; Saints responded McKay Coppins Ep. 384 & Ep. 749 “Romney: A Reckoning” by McKay Coppins 5-year old raped in Arizona AP News: Recordings show how Church protects itself from child sex abuse After fire destroys Salvation Army unit, Church steps in to help Church provides Chicago residents with warm clothes Apostate Cigars draws from symbols and stories from the Book of Mormon Elder Kearon called as newest apostle Let us know your nickname thoughts Update on the Giving Machines Native American Museum returns Church’s $2 million gift Become a Patreon saint! Lisa Barlow’s son of RHWOSL hospitalized on his mission Video of superfast Gatlin Bair, Schools offer to fund mission for Gatlin Bair Hard work paying off for former USU basketball player Jimmer wins 2023 3×3 male athlete of the year Kade Madsen steps away from professional bull riding to serve mission Final Book of Mormon videos being released in 2024 Darin Scott Ep. 745 “The Oath” shows that Mormon movies still have a lot of growing to do First meetinghouse dedicated in Angola How the Church is responding to the tornados in Tennessee New Stake created in Sierra Leone New MTC being created in Thailand Lloyd Newell leaves Music & the Spoken Word to serve mission Greg Olsen sells rights to Deseret Book Kiritabi High School graduates celebrate life centered in Christ Elder Renlund shares the miracle of Elder Holland’s recovery St. George Temple re-dedicatory prayer See Elder Renlund’s post on Instagram Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse Under the Influence podcast and Ruby Franke Buzzfeed article about Ruby Franke Provo Temple windows smashed, suspect arrested Mormon Family Proud OINKS (one income, nine kids) *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 751 AoN Elder Kearon’s Christmas Playlist appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
750 Pastor Jeff – Hello Saints
Pastor Jeff Jeff McCullough is an Evangelical pastor who has spent the last year learning everything there is to know about Latter-day Saints and the Church. (Sarah Griffin, LDS Living) Pastor Jeff created a YouTube channel to chronicle his journal called Hello Saints. On his YouTube page, Jeff says that his channel is devoted to fighting criticism with curiosity as he invites dialogue between Christians and Mormons. Are Mormons Christians? What do Christians and Latter-day Saints agree and disagree about? (YouTube.com/hellosaints) Pastor Jeff released his first video in March of 2022. To his surprise (but not his wife’s) his videos now receive hundreds of thousands of views. To continue his journey, Jeff and his family have moved to Utah, and feels that his work is far from done. “Until and unless I feel that more people are getting in the game to maintain this space and to build bridges, I want to remain here. . . . I really feel that the ability to courageously and patiently stand in tension is so critical for truly meaningful relationships and a pursuit of truth,” Jeff says. “I think that’s where God works.” (LDS Living) Check out Kurt Francom on Leading Saints Check out Kurt Francom on This Week in Mormons Join us on Patreon! Let us know your thoughts on this or any episode at [email protected] The post 750 Pastor Jeff – Hello Saints appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
749 Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins
McKay Coppins McKay Coppins is a staff writer at The Atlantic where he covers politics, religion, and national affairs. He is the author of The Wilderness: Deep Inside the Republican Party’s Combative, Contentious, Chaotic Quest to Take Back the White House, a book about the battle for the future of the Republican Party, and he has been a visiting fellow at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. He won the Aldo Beckman Award from the White House Correspondents Association for his coverage of the Trump presidency, and the Wilbur Award for religion journalism. He lives near Washington, DC, with his wife and children. (Simonandschuster.com) He was previously a reporter for BuzzFeed News, where he covered two presidential campaigns, and Newsweek, where he co-authored a cover story on Mitt Romney and Mormonism. (isoj.org) About the Book Romney: A Reckoning: (GET IT HERE.) Few figures in American politics have seen more and said less than Mitt Romney. An outspoken dissident in Donald Trump’s GOP, he has made headlines in recent years for standing alone against the forces he believes are poisoning the party he once led. Romney was the first senator in history to vote to remove from office a president of his own party. When that president’s supporters went on to storm the U.S. Capitol, Romney delivered a thundering speech from the Senate floor accusing his fellow Republicans of stoking insurrection. Despite these moments of public courage, Romney has shared very little about what he’s witnessed behind the scenes over his three decades in politics—in GOP cloakrooms and caucus lunches, in his private meetings with Donald Trump and his family, in his dealings with John McCain, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, Joe Manchin, and Kyrsten Sinema. Now, exclusively for this biography, Romney has provided a window to his most private thoughts. Based on dozens of exclusive interviews with Romney, his family, and his inner circle as well as hundreds of pages of his personal journals and private emails, this in-depth portrait by award-winning journalist McKay Coppins shows a public servant authentically wrestling with the choices he has made over his career. In lively, revelatory detail, the book traces Romney’s early life and rise through the ranks of a fast-transforming Republican Party, and exposes how a trail of seemingly small compromises by political leaders has led to a crisis in democracy. Ultimately, Romney: A Reckoning is a redemptive story about a flawed politician who summoned his moral courage just as fear and divisiveness were overtaking American life. (mckayaldencoppins.com) Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins McKay Coppins Ep. 384 Inside the tense exchange between Romney and Santos Guy Mitt Smiley Romney Deseret News article on McKay’s book *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 749 Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
748 Temple Ticker Manti Temple Re-dedication
Temple Dedication Okinawa Japan Temple – #186 November 12, 2023 by Gary Stevenson One dedicatory Session in Japanese, one in English Stevenson has lived 9 years in Japan 2 years as missionary (Fukuoka and Okinawa) 3 Years as mission president (Nagoya) 4 years in Asia North Area Presidency (Tokyo) Smallest Temple District in the Church One stake, one district (English) 12 congregations of 2000 regularly attending members (Total of 5,500 members – 36%) Members have visited the Temples in Laie, Tokyo, Fukuoka Focus on healing after WWII Stevenson Video: Culture of Temples in Japan Open House and Rededication Announced Manti Utah Temple Open House – March 14th to April 5, 2024 Media Day – March 11th Rededication – April 21, 2024 Temple Groundbreaking Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple November 25th presided by Benjamin M. Z. Tai, Asia Area president. Mayor of the Niaosong District attended Second temple in Taiwan after Taipei in 1984 Temple Site Locations Announced Toluca Mexico Temple 5 acre site at the corner of Calle Guadalupe Victoria and Uruapan in Metepec (Pueblo Magico) Single Story Temple of 19,000 square feet. Next to TecMilenio University. First temple in the State of Mexico (largest state) Tabernacle Choir and Elder Bednar have visited Toluca this year. João Pessoa Brazil Temple 4 acre site at corner of Rua Paulino Pinto and Avenida Ministro José Américo de Almeida in the Cabo Branco neighborhood. Adjacent to a River, surrounded by tall buildings, a few blocks to the beach. 18,850 Square feet temple Temple Rendering Released Barcelona Spain Temple Two-story, 27,500-square-foot temple Sandstone colored temple with pointed arches and quatrefoil textures, topped with a cupola – Gothic and Moorish themes. Holiness to the Lord House of the Lord written first in Catalan and then in Spanish. New Temple Visitors’ center Nauvoo Illinois City Council votes to approve site plan for new visitors’ center. When design work is finished, the church will return to the council. Located across and in between the temple and Catholic Church. Approval Process Heber Valley Utah Temple Amended Lawsuit accusing county of breaking open records laws. Efforts to gather signatures to create a referendum to put the temple’s approval on the ballot. Cody Wyoming More Lawsuit drama Arguments about adding evidence to the lawsuit that could shift the outcome The public records request was 72 days overdue. Groundbreaking? Austin Texas Temple Anticipated construction to start in June 2024, 2 year construction time. Open Houses Orem Utah Temple ongoing (til December 16th) Shuttle system from four different parking lots No explanation video before tour. St George Utah Temple concludes 670,000 individuals took a tour. Centenarian couple tours the temple on the last day of the open house At 102 and 101, the couple was sealed in the temple 80 years ago (1943) Rededication on December 10th. President Jeffery Holland will preside over the rededication Church News Podcast: Legacy of St George Temple Completed in 6 years (could work in winter) Temple dedicated in phases as it was complete to begin ordinances. Apostles Dedicating Temples Nelson – 3 dedications, 3 rededications Oaks – 3 dedications, 2 rededications Ballard – 1 dedication, 3 rededications Holland – 1 rededication Eyring – 8 dedications, 8 rededication Uchtdorf – 11 dedications, 3 rededications Bednar – 4 dedications Cook – 2 dedications, 1 rededications Christofferson – 2 dedication, 1 rededication Andersen – 3 dedications Rasband – 2 dedications Stevenson – 3 dedications Renlund – 2 dedications Gong – 1 dedication, 1 rededication Soares – 3 dedications Christmas light displays at temples Hamilton New Zealand Manila Philippines Oakland California Events at Temple Hill Mesa Arizona 200 Nativity Displays at the visitors center. Washington D.C Dale Renlund and Philippines embassy official participate in lighting event. Temple Square What do expect with construction National Survey Four temples on the 20 most “Peaceful” tourist places in the U.S. Based on Trip Advisor Reviews using the word “Peaceful” 4) Idaho Falls 11) Oakland 13) St George 16) Mesa Recommendation Angels and Seer Stones Podcast Episode 11: Jesus appears in the Temple Extra Updates for requirements for creating or changing unit boundaries. Requirements are uniform for every country. The post 748 Temple Ticker Manti Temple Re-dedication appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
747 Leah Sottile
Leah Sottile is the author of When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and a Story of Murder, Faith and End Times. As a freelance journalist, her features, profiles, investigations and essays have been published by the Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Outside, The Atlantic and High Country News. She is the host of the podcasts Burn Wild and Two Minutes Past Nine, produced with the BBC, and the National Magazine Award-nominated series Bundyville. Sottile’s National Magazine Award-nominated Bundyville podcast is paired with a textual longform journalism version at Longreads.com and was produced in collaboration with Longread and Oregon Public Broadcasting. Both the podcast and textual version of Bundyville investigate conflicts over public lands in the American West, federal jursidiction over them, the Bundy ranching family’s involvement in a 2014 armed standoff with federal officials in Nevada and the 2016 armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, and the myriad cast of associated characters in the world of patriot, milita, anti-government, religious, and state-seperatist movements. Leah got her start the music editor for the Spokane Washington alt-weekly newspaper The Inlander, where she won the 2011-2012 Mental Health Reporting award. (Leah Sottile – Wikipedia) She has since had her investigations and essays have been featured by the Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, Playboy, Outside, The Atlantic, Vice and several others. She is currently the T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professor at the University of Montana School of Journalism. (reddcenter.byu.edu) Sign up for Leah Sottile’s newsletter at Leah Sottile.com Ammon Bundy Ep. 137 pt. 1 Ammon Bundy Ep. 137 pt. 2 Church statement on “The White Horse Prophecy” Join us on Patreon! LDS Avow—Another Voice of Warning website “Every week in church, I’m going, can I come out?” by Leah Sottile *This page may contain Amazon affiliate links. The post 747 Leah Sottile appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
746 AoN Cuzbands and Chevy Chase Fire
Opening Exercises Email us! Discussion connecting Elder Ballard and Tim Ballard Latter-day Saint Chapels Around the World Daily Facebook page Church denounces Tim Ballard’s “morally unacceptable” activities John Buck Ep. 83 Join us on Patreon! Episode For The Lifers Ep.737 Hidden True Crime on YouTube Lighter News Missionaries help fight childhood hunger during Thanksgiving service project “The Mansion” by Henry Van Dyke The First Presidency’s 2023 Christmas message What can you do at Temple Square while it’s under construction? Tabernacle Choir Tabernacle Choir 2023 Christmas Concert Tabernacle Choir 2022 Christmas Concert available for purchase Bells at Temple Square holiday concert cancelled Music & the Spoken Word schedule Keith McMullin to retire as head of Deseret Management Corp. 2023 Light the World initiative invites all to Let Your Light Shine (in) Contribute to the daily conversation about Light the World on Facebook Passing of Pres. Ballard ends 6th longest leadership tenure in church history Jeffrey R. Holland called as new acting president of the quorum of the 12 apostles Nelson extends invitations to enroll in seminary and institute BYU has a Jewish quarterback BYUI student creates Strive the Podcast President Freeman and Sister Dennis complete 10 day ministry in Africa How the church is making its meetinghouses more water-wise Giving Machines begin, with the help of celebrities Heavier News Fire at historic Chevy Chase chapel History of the Singing Mormon Mothers 5 women accusing Tim Ballard speak out in video David Archuleta says friends are ‘cold to him’ one year later Shanna Gardner-Fernandez hires new attorney Ex scout leader sentenced for raping children Bond set for Cape Coral member accused of sexual battery Arizona judge tossed out suit vs the church for not reporting confessed sex abuse Let us know your knowledge of reporting abuse Rise Up Children’s Choir preforms Killer’s Song Church sued of how it uses tithing Church is the largest land owner in Nebraska This couple found out they were cousins…and got married anyway The post 746 AoN Cuzbands and Chevy Chase Fire appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.