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The '''Gilbert Arizona Temple''' is a planned [[Temple (LDS Church)|temple]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], to be constructed in the town of [[Gilbert, Arizona|Gilbert]], [[Arizona]]. The announcement of the temple on April 26, 2008 came concurrently with the [[Gila Valley Arizona Temple]], and together were the first new temples announced since [[Thomas S. Monson]] assumed responsibilities as the [[President of the Church|President]] of the LDS church.<ref>{{cite news |first= Mike |last= Branom |title= New Mormon temple slated for Gilbert |url= http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/114955 |publisher= ''[[East Valley Tribune]]'' |date= 2008-04-27 |accessdate= 2008-04-28 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080429141617/http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/114955 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-04-29}}</ref>
The '''Gilbert Arizona Temple''' is a planned [[Temple (LDS Church)|temple]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], to be constructed in the town of [[Gilbert, Arizona|Gilbert]], [[Arizona]]. The announcement of the temple on April 26, 2008 came concurrently with the [[Gila Valley Arizona Temple]], and together were the first new temples announced since [[Thomas S. Monson]] assumed responsibilities as the [[President of the Church|President]] of the LDS church.<ref>{{cite news |first= Mike |last= Branom |title= New Mormon temple slated for Gilbert |url= http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/114955 |publisher= ''[[East Valley Tribune]]'' |date= 2008-04-27 |accessdate= 2008-04-28 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080429141617/http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/114955 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-04-29}}</ref>


According to regional church spokesman Don Evans, the new temple in Gilbert will be constructed near the intersection of Pecos and Greenfield roads in a rapidly growing part of the southeast [[Phoenix metropolitan area]]. The announcement came in part as a response to the high concentration of church members in the area, one of the fasted growing member areas, and will help ease the load on the nearby [[Mesa Arizona Temple]].<ref>{{cite news |title= LDS Church announces two new temples in Arizona. |url= http://www.sltrib.com/lds/ci_9071215?source=rss |publisher= ''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]'' |date= 2008-04-27 |accessdate= 2008-04-28 }} Archive article ID: 9071215 <!-- Article has been archived by this newspaper, and so is not available at URL indicated at this time. However article is still available in archive vai a paid subscription and the Archive article ID. --></ref>
According to regional church spokesman Don Evans, the new temple in Gilbert will be constructed near the intersection of Pecos and Greenfield roads in a rapidly growing part of the southeast [[Phoenix metropolitan area]]. The announcement came in part as a response to the high concentration of church members in the area, one of the fastest growing member areas, and will help ease the load on the nearby [[Mesa Arizona Temple]].<ref>{{cite news |title= LDS Church announces two new temples in Arizona. |url= http://www.sltrib.com/lds/ci_9071215?source=rss |publisher= ''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]'' |date= 2008-04-27 |accessdate= 2008-04-28 }} Archive article ID: 9071215 <!-- Article has been archived by this newspaper, and so is not available at URL indicated at this time. However article is still available in archive via a paid subscription and the Archive article ID. --></ref>


In a planning session with the town planning commission on August 5, 2009, a church representative indicated that the Gilbert temple would be of a unique design, causing the approval process to take longer than usual.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2009/08/06/20090806gr-temple0807.html#reply18070445 |title= Gilbert begins process for approving new LDS temple |date= 2009-08-06 |accessdate= 2009-08-06 |first= Katherine |last= Green |publisher= ''[[The Arizona Republic]]''}}</ref> A sketch of the design concept, displayed at a subsequent meeting, showed the temple having a tiered square design and a thick, [[obelisk]] shaped steeple. The church's representative also indicated that the church hoped to complete the project within three years.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/09/03/20090903gr-temple0904.html |title= Panel paves way for new Mormon temple in Gilbert |date= 2009-09-03 |accessdate= 2009-09-30 |last= Green |first= Katherine |publisher= ''The Arizona Republic''}}</ref>
In a planning session with the town planning commission on August 5, 2009, a church representative indicated that the Gilbert temple would be of a unique design, causing the approval process to take longer than usual.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2009/08/06/20090806gr-temple0807.html#reply18070445 |title= Gilbert begins process for approving new LDS temple |date= 2009-08-06 |accessdate= 2009-08-06 |first= Katherine |last= Green |publisher= ''[[The Arizona Republic]]''}}</ref> A sketch of the design concept, displayed at a subsequent meeting, showed the temple having a tiered square design and a thick, [[obelisk]] shaped steeple. The church's representative also indicated that the church hoped to complete the project within three years.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/09/03/20090903gr-temple0904.html |title= Panel paves way for new Mormon temple in Gilbert |date= 2009-09-03 |accessdate= 2009-09-30 |last= Green |first= Katherine |publisher= ''The Arizona Republic''}}</ref>

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Gilbert Arizona Temple
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Number142
DedicationMarch 2, 2014, by Henry B. Eyring & Thomas S. Monson[2]
Site15.38 acres (6.22 ha)
Floor area85,326 sq ft (7,927.0 m2)
Height195 ft (59 m)
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Additional information
AnnouncedApril 26, 2008, by Thomas S. Monson[1]
GroundbreakingNovember 13, 2010, by Claudio R. M. Costa
Open houseJanuary 18, 2014 – February 15, 2014
Current presidentLeonard Greer[3]
LocationGilbert, Arizona, U.S.
Geographic coordinates33°17′29.0″N 111°44′14.5″W / 33.291389°N 111.737361°W / 33.291389; -111.737361
Temple designNeoclassical center spire
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms3 (stationary)
Sealing rooms7
Clothing rentalYes
NotesAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson on April 26, 2008, to be built on the southeast corner of Pecos and Greenfield Roads.[1][4][5] A public open house was held from January 18 to February 15, 2014.[6] The temple was formally dedicated on March 2, 2014.[7]
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The Gilbert Arizona Temple is a planned temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to be constructed in the town of Gilbert, Arizona. The announcement of the temple on April 26, 2008 came concurrently with the Gila Valley Arizona Temple, and together were the first new temples announced since Thomas S. Monson assumed responsibilities as the President of the LDS church.[8]

According to regional church spokesman Don Evans, the new temple in Gilbert will be constructed near the intersection of Pecos and Greenfield roads in a rapidly growing part of the southeast Phoenix metropolitan area. The announcement came in part as a response to the high concentration of church members in the area, one of the fastest growing member areas, and will help ease the load on the nearby Mesa Arizona Temple.[9]

In a planning session with the town planning commission on August 5, 2009, a church representative indicated that the Gilbert temple would be of a unique design, causing the approval process to take longer than usual.[10] A sketch of the design concept, displayed at a subsequent meeting, showed the temple having a tiered square design and a thick, obelisk shaped steeple. The church's representative also indicated that the church hoped to complete the project within three years.[11]

The Gilbert town council gave its unanimous approval to the requested zoning changes in a meeting on September 29, 2009. Key among the requests was an allowance to build to a height of 85 feet, higher than the existing restriction at 45 feet. The temple's planned 180-foot-tall (55 m) steeple did not require an exemption, as the town does not restrict the height of steeples. While not providing a specific timeframe for construction, an anticipated completion within three years was repeated at the meeting. The final design for the temple, which has yet to be completed, will require approval by the town's Design Review Board before any construction can proceed.[12]

The groundbreaking is scheduled for November 13 at 11:30 am (local time).[13][14][15]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Two new temples: Gilbert, Gila Valley". Church News. April 26, 2008. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  2. ^ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/gilbert-arizona-temple/prayer/2014-03-02
  3. ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
  4. ^ Satterfield, Rick, "Gilbert Arizona Temple", LDSChurchTemples.com, retrieved March 3, 2014
  5. ^ Greene, Katherine (September 3, 2009), "Panel paves way for new Mormon temple in Gilbert", The Arizona Republic, retrieved November 2, 2012
  6. ^ "Public Invited to Tour Gilbert Arizona Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, October 21, 2013
  7. ^ "Church Dedicates 142nd Temple", Newsroom [MormonNewsroom.org], LDS Church, March 2, 2014
  8. ^ Branom, Mike (2008-04-27). "New Mormon temple slated for Gilbert". East Valley Tribune. Archived from the original on 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2008-04-28. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "LDS Church announces two new temples in Arizona". The Salt Lake Tribune. 2008-04-27. Retrieved 2008-04-28. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) Archive article ID: 9071215
  10. ^ Green, Katherine (2009-08-06). "Gilbert begins process for approving new LDS temple". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2009-08-06. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Green, Katherine (2009-09-03). "Panel paves way for new Mormon temple in Gilbert". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2009-09-30. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Beard Rau, Alia (2009-09-30). "Gilbert Council OKs Mormon temple zoning changes". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2009-09-30. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2010/11/02/20101102gilbert-days-parade-lds-temple-big-day.html
  14. ^ https://new.lds.org/church/news/gilbert-arizona-temple-groundbreaking?lang=eng
  15. ^ http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/gilbert/

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