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| − | The construction of a temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] in Sapporo, Japan was announced on 3 October 2009 at the 179th semiannual [[General Conference|general conference]] of the Church during the Saturday morning session. | + | The Washington D.C. Temple was announced on 15 November 1968. It is the 16th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] and the first temple of the Church to be built on the East Coast of the United States. Elder [[Hugh B. Brown]] presided at the groundbreaking and site dedication ceremony, which was held on 7 December 1968. The temple was completed in 1974 and serves Church members in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and New Jersey. |
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| + | At 160,000 square feet, the Washington D.C. Temple is the third largest Latter-day Saint temple in the world. It has the tallest tower of any of the Church's temples, at 280 feet. The [[Angel Moroni|angel Moroni]] that sits on top of this tower is eighteen feet tall and weighs two tons. The temple was designed to be similar in style and form to the [[Salt Lake Temple]] so that it would be easily recognized as an LDS temple. |
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| − | The first [[Mormon Missionaries|Mormon missionaries]] arrived in Sapporo, Japan, in 1905. The [[Mission|mission]] had closed by 1924, leaving only a handful of members, most of whom could not be located after World War II. When the mission reopened in 1948, the missionaries returned to Hokkaidō, and the Church began to grow. Hokkaidō members held to a belief that a temple would be built among them one day as early as the 1960's. Elder Koichi Aoyagi of the [[Seventy]], [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sapporo/ in a reflection of his own missionary experience] there remarked, "I was a missionary here in Hokkaidō 46 years ago. The members in the Sapporo Branch back then said to me, 'Someday we will build a temple in Sapporo.' I am happy that this day has come." | + | The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center hosts numerous interactive exhibits, a breathtaking reproduction of the [[Christus Statue|Christus statue]], and regular lectures and concerts throughout the year. Admission is free. And at Christmastime, the grounds are set aglow during the Festival of Lights, which offers nightly concerts, a live nativity scene, and international nativity sets. A free temple shuttle, funded by donations, is offered to patrons and visitors traveling between the Metro and the Washington D.C. Temple. |
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| − | The first prophecy regarding the temples of Japan was made on 17 July 1949 during the dedicatory services for the older Tokyo mission home, which is now the site of the [[Tokyo Japan Temple]]. Elder Harrison Ted Price, a missionary serving in the Northern Far East Mission, recorded in his journal, "In this prayer, he told of countless blessings from the Lord that have been enjoyed here to date, and went on to prophesy—'there will someday be many church buildings—and even TEMPLES built in the land." | + | The Washington D.C. Temple closed in March 2018 for extensive renovations, including an upgrade of the mechanical systems and the refreshing of the finish and furnishings. |
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| − | ==Groundbreaking Ceremony==
| + | On Monday, 15 June 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that, because of concern for the effects of COVID-19, the open house, youth devotional, and re-dedication of the Washington D.C. Temple were being postponed until large public gatherings are deemed safe. |
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| − | On Saturday, 22 October 2011, Elder [[Gary E. Stevenson]], President of the Asia North Area, and a member of the [[Quorum of the Seventy|First Quorum of the Seventy]], presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sapporo Japan Temple accompanied by his counselors, Elder [[Michael T. Ringwood]] and Elder [[Koichi Aoyagi]], both of the [[Seventy]], and their wives. Tents, umbrellas, and plastic raincoats were in abundance as wind and rain showered over the services. [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sapporo/ Elder Stevenson commented], "I am thankful for this historic groundbreaking—even in this downpour. Everything today was wet with rain, but the spirit of the Saints was not dampened at all. They came with their hearts open and with complete joy as they saw the image of the temple at the groundbreaking ceremony. You could see that their eyes and hearts were just filled with joy to know that they are going to have a House of the Lord on the island."
| + | Finally, the open house was scheduled for April of 2022 and was extended because so many people wanted to visit and tour the temple. The open house was attended by government officials and members of the press. Press photographers commented upon the fact that there are no shadows at all in the various rooms, which are flooded with an ethereal light. |
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| − | The former prime minister of Japan, Yukio Hatoyama, was a special guest at the groundbreaking. He flew to Sapporo to participate in the ceremony, and in his brief remarks, he pointed out the contribution of the Church and its members to the people of Tohoku, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck in March 2011. "You have made many social contributions in a spirit of service. I cannot express my feelings toward the quiet service you have rendered with kindness on behalf of the people." Prime Minister Hatoyama joined in the ceremonial turning of ground, and as he left, he paused to wave to the crowd. The congregation erupted into spontaneous applause as a reflection of gratitude to this former leader of their nation who honored them with his presence on a wet, but special day. | + | The rededication of the Washington D.C. Temple was set for Sunday, August 14, 2022, in three sessions, with the temple being rededicated by Prophet Russell M. Nelson and First Presidency members Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring. |
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| − | The goal to qualify for a temple on Hokkaidō was five [[Stake|stakes]] (groups of congregations).
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| − | This will be the third temple built in Japan, which has 29 stakes and 14 [[District|districts]]. Sapporo is Japan's fifth largest city and is located on the northern island of Hokkaidō.
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| − | There are presently two [[Mormon Temples|Mormon temples]] in Japan - the [[Tokyo Japan Temple]], and the [[Fukuoka Japan Temple]] which were dedicated in 1980 and 2000 respectively.
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| − | ==Sapporo Japan Temple Site and Design==
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| − | On 2 May 2010, the location of the Sapporo Japan Temple was announced as a large parcel of land on the Atsubetsu River, adjacent to the campus of Hokusei Gakuen University. The site of the Sapporo Japan Temple is at 1-620-5 Ohyachi-Nishi, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan. The site is 9.8 acres. A charming, well-known pedestrian bridge decorated with colorful circles and supported by a soaring, graceful arch—known locally as "Rainbow Bridge"—crosses the river at the north edge of the temple site. The land was once occupied by the Shin Sapporo Golf Center and offers convenient access from the Hokkaidō Expressway and the Ooyachi Subway Station.
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| − | The Sapporo Japan Temple was designed with inspiration from Asian architecture. The temple will anchor a complex of supporting buildings, including an Arrival Center, a Patron Housing Facility, a Temple Missionary Housing Facility, a combined home and office for the Japan Sapporo Mission, and space for a future meetinghouse. The grounds will feature distinctive trees and plants, large landscaping stones, and a pond and waterfall spanned by a pedestrian bridge.
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| − | ==Open House for the Sapporo Japan Temple==
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| − | The open house for the Sapporo Japan Temple was held from Friday, 8 July 2016 through Saturday, 23 July 2016. An open house was not conducted on Sunday, 10 and 17 July. More than 13,000 people attended the public open house.
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| − | On Saturday evening, 20 August 2016, the youth of the Church in the area performed in a cultural celebration honoring Japan’s history as well as the history of the Church in the country.
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| − | During the celebration, President [[Russell M. Nelson]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] [http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/sapporo-japan-temple-dedicated commented], "We have the exciting privilege of being part of this latter-day work, when the gospel will go to every nation and those people of Japan particularly now will be able to have all the blessings of the temple."
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| − | President [[Russell M. Nelson]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] formally dedicated the Sapporo Japan Temple in three dedicatory sessions on Sunday, 21 August 2016. He was accompanied by Elder [[Gary E. Stevenson]] of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder [[Larry Y. Wilson]] of the [[Seventy]] and Assistant Executive Director of the Church's Temple Department. All sessions were broadcast to meetinghouses throughout Japan, enabling thousands of Latter-day Saints to participate.
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| − | The Sapporo Japan Temple is located at 620-50 1 Chome, Ooyachi-Nishi, Atsubetsu-ku Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan. It will serve more than 8,000 Latter-day Saints who live on the island of Hokkaido and in Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island of Honshu. It is the Church’s third temple in Japan and the 151st operating temple worldwide. The two other temples in Japan are located in Tokyo Japan (dedicated in 1980) and Fukuoka Japan (dedicated in 2000).
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The Washington D.C. Temple was announced on 15 November 1968. It is the 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first temple of the Church to be built on the East Coast of the United States. Elder Hugh B. Brown presided at the groundbreaking and site dedication ceremony, which was held on 7 December 1968. The temple was completed in 1974 and serves Church members in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and New Jersey.
At 160,000 square feet, the Washington D.C. Temple is the third largest Latter-day Saint temple in the world. It has the tallest tower of any of the Church's temples, at 280 feet. The angel Moroni that sits on top of this tower is eighteen feet tall and weighs two tons. The temple was designed to be similar in style and form to the Salt Lake Temple so that it would be easily recognized as an LDS temple.
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center hosts numerous interactive exhibits, a breathtaking reproduction of the Christus statue, and regular lectures and concerts throughout the year. Admission is free. And at Christmastime, the grounds are set aglow during the Festival of Lights, which offers nightly concerts, a live nativity scene, and international nativity sets. A free temple shuttle, funded by donations, is offered to patrons and visitors traveling between the Metro and the Washington D.C. Temple.
The Washington D.C. Temple closed in March 2018 for extensive renovations, including an upgrade of the mechanical systems and the refreshing of the finish and furnishings.
On Monday, 15 June 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that, because of concern for the effects of COVID-19, the open house, youth devotional, and re-dedication of the Washington D.C. Temple were being postponed until large public gatherings are deemed safe.
Finally, the open house was scheduled for April of 2022 and was extended because so many people wanted to visit and tour the temple. The open house was attended by government officials and members of the press. Press photographers commented upon the fact that there are no shadows at all in the various rooms, which are flooded with an ethereal light.
The rededication of the Washington D.C. Temple was set for Sunday, August 14, 2022, in three sessions, with the temple being rededicated by Prophet Russell M. Nelson and First Presidency members Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring.
