Ogden Utah Temple closure date announced
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The First Presidency has announced that the Ogden Utah Temple will close, beginning April 2, 2011, for an extensive renovation. In February of 2010, the Church initially announced plans to remodel and architecturally change the appearance of the temple and its grounds. Following the renovation, the temple will be rededicated. Specific information about the rededication will be provided as the project nears completion.
"The Ogden Utah Temple has been a beacon of faith in downtown Ogden for nearly forty years and has blessed those who have served and worshipped within its walls," said Elder William R. Walker of the Seventy and chairman of the Church's Temple Department, when he announced the renovations. "We hope these improvements will not only better serve Church members but also add to the beauty of downtown Ogden for all to enjoy."
Elder Walker said the temple's entire exterior will be reshaped with new stone and art glass. The entrance to the temple will also be moved from the west side to the east side. Inside the temple, some rooms will be reconfigured, but the core building design will remain the same. As has been the case in renovations of other temples, old electrical, heating and plumbing systems will be replaced with modern, energy-saving equipment. Other notable improvements include underground parking and a complete re-landscaping of the temple block with a major water feature.
The Ogden Utah Temple serves approximately 76 stakes and is comprised of approximately 261,928 Church members. During the construction project, members are encouraged to attend the Logan Utah and Bountiful Utah temples.
The Ogden Utah Temple was originally dedicated in 1972 as the 14th operating temple for the Church and the fifth in Utah. There are now 152 temples in operation, announced or under construction worldwide.
