An impromptu gathering of hundreds took place Tuesday afternoon in south Gilbert.
Word spread through the East Valley’s Mormon community that the under-construction Gilbert Temple was set to reach a major milestone. And with a break from the winds, the visitors got to see what they came for: the placement of Moroni atop the temple spire.
The crowd cheered as the golden statute was put into place by a mammoth crane.
“This is a great symbol of our faith and it’s important for me to be able to share that with my children,” said Gilbert resident Sherri Gurr, who was parked in the dirt by the temple with her mom, sister and three children, along with their cousins.
The fifth Arizona temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is being built at the southeast corner of Pecos and Greenfield roads.
There are 137 church temples in the world, with another two dozen or so under construction. Most, but not all, have Moroni at the top.
“It’s a rare thing to be able to experience this,” church spokeswoman Cindy Packard said of the 13-feet, 8-inch statue’s placement. “That’s why the public is so excited, even though this wasn’t an announced event.”
Gilbert resident Valerie Smith took her school-age children out of class Tuesday to see the event. Her husband is part of the Oakland Construction crew building the 195-feet tall building.
“We’re hopeful when they get older they’ll attend the temple. This makes it their temple,” she said.
“It’s an opportunity we’re never going to have again,” her son, Bryton Smith, 16, said as the statue was moved up toward the spire.
Church history says Moroni was an ancient prophet in the Book of Mormon who revealed the location of golden plates to Joseph Smith in 1823. Smith became the church founder. The plates were the Book of Mormon.
The 400-pound statue shows Moroni with a horn held by his right hand pressed to his lips. It is made of fiberglass and covered in gold leaf.
While serving as a symbol for the church’s desire to spread the faith, the statue also has another purpose: it holds the lightning rod to protect the building. Two sets of copper wire run down from the statue to the ground as part of the lightning protection.
Groundbreaking for the Gilbert Temple took place Nov. 13, 2010. Since then, more than 25,000 people have come to the small trailer that now serves as a visitors’ center. Packard said it is “hopeful” that the building will be completed sometime in 2013. At that time, the public can take a tour before the temple is closed to anyone who is not a church member.
The Mesa temple, which does not have a Moroni statue, gets “hundreds of thousands” of visitors each year, Packard said.
“We’re a growing community. That’s why we need another temple,” she said.
Contact writer: (480) 898-6549 or mreese@evtrib.com
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Engaged Voter posted at 4:01 pm on Tue, Jun 5, 2012.
"I am always curious why some people leave the Mormon Church"
http://www.exmormon.org/
CowboyUp19c posted at 1:21 pm on Wed, May 30, 2012.
@ Yrevaal02, azconan: There is not a single member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, otherwise referred to by the nickname of Mormons who has more than one wife contrary to what the television spews. You should get your facts straight like so many others before you judge what you know nothing about. Oh, and the underwear has nothing to do with magic it has to do with an outward expression of an inner commitment to follow the example of Jesus Christ
EVRes1 posted at 9:22 am on Sun, May 27, 2012.
Well said GilbertRes. I'm amazed at how much effort people put into trashing others' beliefs instead of focusing on their own. I've never understood that.
gilbertresident posted at 10:58 am on Tue, May 22, 2012.
I don't understand why we can't respect other beliefs. I am not Mormon, but I still respect what they believe in and their principles. I have no right to criticize others thoughts. I may not necessarily agree with some of their principles, but I don't seek to bad-mouth their beliefs. Let this be a lesson to those who deny to understand other beliefs: we don't need to agree with everything others believe in, but we don't need to be rude and cruelly criticize their principles. People can be so ignorant sometimes... [thumbdown]
elisa judd posted at 8:50 am on Tue, May 22, 2012.
I Just want to say that I am very hurt , that some of our brother ans sister on this earth , just don't take the time to find out why the temples are so important to the LDS church and us menbers. Please stop and Think , if you beleive in pray then pray for understand
EVRes1 posted at 11:24 pm on Sun, May 20, 2012.
Rom 8:16-17 - KJV Paul teaches that we can be heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ...and we may also be glorified together.
A smear book on Joseph Smith doesn't mean anything. I have never heard that Joseph Smith taught that he was better than Jesus Christ and our church certainly doesn't teach that. Any redneck with a pencil can make up stories.
As far as the gold plates. He didn't 'lose' them. They were taken back by the angel. I understand it sounds pretty sensational, but didn't also talking donkeys sound pretty ridiculous in Numbers 22? How about a lone man building an ark by himself and animals all trailing in 2x2 to go for a boat ride while it rained for 40 days and 40 nights? How about the Philistines being giants? What about Shadrach, Mesatch and Abednego being thrown into the super hot furnace and walking back out? Do those sound very far fetched? Absolutely. And yet, I believe them all. I would suspect you do as well.
As far as the Christian God being a spirit, I recall Christ visiting the Apostles and doubting Thomas after his resurrection and having them handle his flesh and bones. Also eating fish with them. Is that the Spirit you're referring to?
commonsenseaintcommon posted at 6:02 pm on Sun, May 20, 2012.
Mormons teach that men can become gods. How can a mortal man become a god? This, in any other religion would be blasphemy. The Mormon god is a god of "flesh and bone" and the Christian God is a spirit. Those of any religion that espouse to worship the religions leaders rather than a spititual entity are part of a cult. Joseph Smith once said he was better than Jesus Christ! My mother was raised in South Royalton, Vermont which is Joseph Smiths birthplace. He was chased out of there because they knew he was evil and even though there is a monument put up by the Mormons the locals still laugh at them and consider them non Christians. For more insight read "Out Of Mormonism" by Judy Robertson published by Bethany House Publications, copyright 1997. This is a real eye opener. One last point. How could anybody lose the solid gold tablets that were given to them by an angel? Must not have been to important huh? A convenient way to hide a lie!
EVRes1 posted at 10:21 am on Sun, May 20, 2012.
@wellhellothere: Could you please define how the LDS church is a cult for me? I'm a bit confused by your statement. i would like to be enlightened by someone as astute as yourself. That's a handy catch-phrase to paste on others.
Please explain.
EVRes1 posted at 10:06 am on Sun, May 20, 2012.
So the big rub is that the Church put too much money into this temple and not into the hands of the needy? Shouldn't you put your best into a structure that is dedicated to worshipping the Almighty God? The temples that were built anciently spared no expense. The Mercy Seat was embossed with pure gold in the tabernacle that Moses was commanded to build.
So I suppose the LDS are to worship in only small, humble temporary-type buildings?
I don't hear too much whining about the massive churches from other faiths around the Phoenix area. Primarily seems to be denomination specific.
One reason our church is deemed to have much money is because our people are taught from the Bible to learn to 'give' instead of 'take'. MUCH different than what most learn from society. Members donate their hard earned money to help others as well as promote the gospel of Jesus Christ.
And as for you misinformed, here's a great article (my apologies that it's a few years old) that outlines some of the things the LDS church does worldwide.
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/and-who-is-my-neighbor?lang=eng
These things are done every year, almost every day.
Apparently you are unaware that the LDS church has one of the most organized and effective relief organizations in the world. When major disasters strike anywhere in the world. the LDS church is one of the first to arrive with supplies and food to aid in the relief of the suffering of the masses. And yes, those supplies are available even to the ignorant and uninformed that may hate us.[smile]
elpelirojo posted at 12:26 pm on Fri, May 18, 2012.
As a missionary it was our duty to convert people to the gospel of Jesus Christ and to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....that was pretty much it. So Yrevaal02 is right, we like others to be part of our church. If the people didn't want to listen we stopped talking to them. It wasn't that we didn't like them though, it was just a waste of time for us as missionaries. Do I know members that aren't full-time set apart missionaries that actually act like that in the church and stop talking to neighbors or friends just because they aren't members? Oh ya!, and it really bugs me. Members of the church get lost in their own little world and forget that there are people out there that have different beliefs and feelings towards God. I also agree with Yrevaal02 that people like Garfield ruin it for us. You're so one sided and close minded that it's ridiculous. You remind me of companions I had on my mission that just wanted to prove everyone wrong in what they believed and went out of their way to make a fool of themselves. Please don't tear down people Garfield. There's a very fine line between being bold and being just plain out rude.....and you crossed over to the rude side.
gilbertstudent posted at 11:43 am on Fri, May 18, 2012.
Yrevaal02: A Mormon's first thought when they meet someone that is not LDS is not to convert them. We respect everyone's opinions, and their religions. The reason we have missionaries is to find those who are in need of our gospel in their lives.
gilbertresident posted at 11:04 am on Fri, May 18, 2012.
I honestly think all of the arguements against the new Mormon Temple are ridiculous! I mean it's one thing if you disagree on the principles set by the LDS church, but it's another to harshly bash on the Mormon religion. The new LDS Temple is a beautiful building; I do not partake of the Mormon religion, but I do respect the Temple. And what scenic views existed before the temple was built? None. The building adds to the beauty and diversity of Gilbert. Like others have commented above, if the temple were built for any other religion, there would be no problem... But, everyone has to criticize, just because it's an LDS Temple. People who've posted false statements are obviously desperate to find support for their arguements, since they so badly deny the truth.
k33j88 posted at 6:46 am on Fri, May 18, 2012.
What a beautiful country we live in that all of society can worship as they please. We all can debate the "pros and cons" of all faiths, but to include the "Sharia" and the "Koran" as a faith is an injustice. Islam isn't a faith but an ideology, based on subjugating all others to its dogma.
4thtee posted at 8:17 pm on Thu, May 17, 2012.
Don't judge the temple for how it looks now in an open construction site! It will have beautifully manicured grounds all around it, I can guarantee that! Just look at the grounds around the Mesa Temple! Also - know that you will have the opportunity to view the inside when it is completed prior to its dedication. I sure hope you take advantage of that as it will be more beautiful than you could imagine. It is the House of the Lord. If you are interested you can go to lds.org and see what Mormons believe.
Yrevaal02 posted at 8:17 pm on Thu, May 17, 2012.
Garfield, it's people like you who ruin it for all the mormons. Shut up. Seriously. And I wouldn't be against mormons if it weren't for your one sided views. As soon as you guys find out someone isn't mormon, you either try converting them or you stop communicating with them. And you cannot tell me that doesn't happen because I've experienced it MANY TIMES. What other religion has churches every HALF mile? Is that necessary? and now this temple? funded by tax credits because you believe in having multiple wives and 20 kids? What kind of religion is that? sounds like a cult to me. If the end is near, I now know why. [ban]
loubator posted at 2:55 pm on Thu, May 17, 2012.
Look at the bright side,all you naysayers, it could have been a mosk! If you object to Mormons in your community, how would you like hundreds of mohammedans in your neighborhood on a Friday afternoon? Count your blessings and your ammunition.
MesaNative1 posted at 2:38 pm on Thu, May 17, 2012.
Garfield, well said......
Informedandaccurate posted at 2:06 pm on Thu, May 17, 2012.
BTW mesateacher...the LDS Church paid for the police to conduct traffic on Tuesday just so you could drive by and complain how ugly it is!
Garfield posted at 1:59 pm on Thu, May 17, 2012.
Eric Mac: First of all, Do you really expect any logically thinking person to believe your statement that "The percentage of giving from the church is far in comparison to what it takes in." I never knew the Mormon Church is hiring Atheists to work in their financial accounting offices these days, your "claim" holds no water. How could you possibly have a clue to their financial dealings? Secondly, you are right, everyone has a sales pitch, yours is one of hate and intolerance towards the Mormon Church. Thirdly, I know for a fact you were never "looked in the face and told that YOU were cursed with dark skin." You know that is not true doctrine. We believe a man will be punished for their own sins, not for Adam's transgressions, or the transgressions of any other person or group of people (Lamanites) that came before us. I will tell you otherwse, you are wrong, I am living it now. I am sorry that you have been misinformed on many issues and choose to try to "sale" your atheist version to others as if it is the truth. Finally, I am always curious why some people who leave the Mormon Church, just can't seem to leave it alone. If you were truly happy with your life choices, you wouldn't feel the need to bad mouth someone elses and spread misinformation.
gilbertstudent posted at 11:44 am on Thu, May 17, 2012.
mesateacher: I am an LDS member, and I think that your argument is completely biased and ridiculous. I am fully aware of the world around me, and the scorn that us Mormons get. If Catholics, Buddhists, or any other religion built a temple in the Gilbert area, I bet you wouldn't even care. So what if it was a big building? You probably wouldn't care because they're not Mormons. I personally think the Gilbert Temple is beautiful, and it is built perfect in structure. Not one natural disaster could hurt that thing.
The LDS Church does give unconditionally. For example, I know that after Hurricane Katrina, the LDS Church was there, being the first on site along with the Blue Cross Blue Shield in Louisiana. We love to help. We love to give. Christ gave the commandment to "love one another." Christ was the perfect example to us, perfect in every way. And LDS members learn from him.
AS FOR YOUR BIG BUILDING PROBLEM--I don't care that you dislike our building, but you don't need to post your hatred online and hurt other people's feelings. I personally love the new temple, it is a place that even YOU can go inside in. There will be an open house before it actually opens. And I hope you attend so you can fully understand what happens inside our temple and what you're missing out on.
k0nod posted at 8:41 am on Thu, May 17, 2012.
"wellhellothere" might want to see http://www.lds.org/service/humanitarian and come to know that the LDS Church and people care a great deal about poor children. Ignorance is bliss, of course, but it is sad when people make uninformed statements for the sake of engendering malice.
For a lively discussion of all things "Mormon", listen to k-talk.com Sunday evenings at 5pm Mountain.
Eric Mac posted at 8:35 am on Thu, May 17, 2012.
The percentage of giving from the church is far in comparison to what it takes in.
The Mormon church does not give unconditionally. There is always the sales pitch. Look at the Missionaries. They are salesmen, suit, tie and business card in hand selling Jesus. I was baptized Mormon, as a child, and I was told I was a Lamanite since I am a dark skinned Mexican. Basically, for those that do not know, that means I was supposedly cursed with dark skin. Their judgement is another topic, and don't tell me otherwise, I have lived it. But now I am a happy, compassionate Atheist and I give to the poor and help the elderly, UNCONDITIONALLY.
Dan Knudsen posted at 4:21 pm on Wed, May 16, 2012.
3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,
5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
(New Testament | John 12:3 - 5)
Those complaining about the cost of the temple sound like Judas Iscariot complaining about someone else not giving everything they have to the poor, when he didn’t do that himself. How much do you complainers give to the poor? The Mormon Church has given over a BILLION dollars to aid the poor--they just don’t blow a trumpet in front of them when they do it. Until you, your church, or whatever organization you belong to, gives that much aid to the poor, you don’t have a right to complain about how the Mormon Church uses its funds.
azconan posted at 3:05 pm on Wed, May 16, 2012.
Everyone has heard of the orgies that go in in thos temples ! I mean its a fact that Romney himself is going to be there with 4 of his wives when it opens. I dont know why the church thinks its hiding the fact that they make fine whiskey inside those temples and thats why the public cant go anywhere they want. Geez some of you should rea more like me !
Garfield posted at 1:27 pm on Wed, May 16, 2012.
Mesateacher: So now you're just "sick and tired of big buildings." I have never heard of something so ridiculous. If this is true, I feel sorry for you as you drive around the valley. Do these big buildings make you feel small? Do you "hear" them laughing at you as you drive by? Do their glowing windows at night form eyes and a wicked smile? Please, there are so many other things wrong with this world than your obsession with big buildings. What you seemed to not understand is people don't have to ask for your permission to build anything - who died and made you the building design dictator for the valley? You stated there is another LDS temple in north Phoenix under construction that has your patties in a wad because as you say it is "Threatening the night skys and views of this secluded neighborhood." How dramatic can you get? If you had followed the zoning case for this building you would know that the LDS church did make many concessions to the neighbors regarding the design of this building. One whole floor is being built underground as a basement for example. Once again, it is their building they are constructing, with their money, not yours, and they have followed all local building and zoning codes and regulations to do so. There is nothing illegal about its construction. The LDS leaders do not have to "get anything through their heads" as you so intolerantly put it, to accomedate you and your obsession with big buildings. This is a house of worship, have you not heard of the freedom of religion and its practice in this country? Once again, all buildings codes and zoning laws have been followed. I suggest you not travel on the Loop 101 freeway at about 43rd Avenue, and glance to the north, because there is a mosque there on the side of that mountain that I'm sure in your mind would "threaten" you with its golden roof tops and mountain view obstructions. You need to lighten up and maybe put your energy towards something of substance. You are never going to stop big buildings from beiing built by people on their private land in this valley - but you will succeed at driving yourself crazy, or off a freeway, at the sight of them.
elpelirojo posted at 12:28 pm on Wed, May 16, 2012.
Ha, I wish a spaceship landed there! I just don't see what the big dealio is about the temple being built. If it were any other religion most people wouldn't care, but since it's a mormon temple everyone and their dog wants to complain about it. I think it would be cool to see other religious buildings around here, especially a Buddhist, Islamic or even a St. Basil Cathedral here like in Russia, that would be sweet! The Gilbert temple is definitely not the prettiest looking building, but to call it ugly doesn't make sense. I would love to see what kind of buildings you like mesateacher because it seems like you don't care much for any kind of building. I've lived here in the valley my whole life as well and don't think one building is going to ruin the view of the San Tan Mountains. Don't stand behind the building of course if you want to see the mountains, the temple isn't big enough to block the view of the entire phoenix area. And to those who talk about the magical underwear, why even discuss it? So what if mormons wear magical underwear, muslims wear white caps and clothing when they pray. Almost every religion in the world either suggests or requires you to wear certain clothing to remind you of promises you've made to their deity. It's nothing new or weird.
VofReason posted at 12:04 pm on Wed, May 16, 2012.
Turn of the lights at night? How will the spaceship be able to land?
mesateacher posted at 10:58 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
Garfield: You're wrong. I don't hate Mormons. Some of my family members are. I've lived around and taught LDS people for 40 years. I just want some respect shown to those of us who are sick and tired of huge buildings. You're right: I did not like the casino. What's wrong with something like the one at Camp Verde? Low lying, blending in with the surroundings. Near the new temple is a new Catholic Church. No towering steeple. Just a simple building that blends in, doesn't destroy the mountain views. Yes, I hated the building at Alma School and Southern, and I passed petitions to stop it. Are you aware of the sad situation in northwest phoenix? Another LDS temple threatened the night skys and views of that secluded neighborhood. Why can't the leaders of the LDS church get it through their heads that they must learn to accomodate local standards and design structures that fit in the geography? Washington DC has, and maintains, strict height guidelines. I wish Gilbert had done the same and not kowtowed. At first, I didn't think it would be a problem.. But a couple of months ago when the structure was revealed in all of its agonizing horror, I knew we had blown it. Hate the building -- you bet. I will hate the Gaylord Hotel if and when it is built, too. There go nice scenic views of the Superstitions for thousands of people. When you've lived in Arizona as long as I have, and seen how our beautiful area has been destroyed by over building, you'd know where I come from.
downtownresident posted at 9:34 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
Another symbol of the Mormon cult rises to thumb its nose at all us Pagans.This is a sinful waste of money used to worship false gods and false prophets.
Take your cult and move to a desert island.
wellhellothere posted at 9:03 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
I was speaking about churches in general, like the massive Rock Church that is going up next door to the temple(which will require police to direct traffic). I'm sorry that I am not well informed of the ways of the Mormon religion, it is difficult to understand when it is a such a secretive society--much like a cult. I do know that Mormons wear "magic" underwear, which in my opinion is very strange. I also know that they spend millions of dollars in advertising trying to make people believe that Mormons are normal people just like me. That is very offensive to me that Mormons care more about their self image rather than helping out sick and starving children. I know many Mormons, and the only thing that is not "normal" about them is the cult-like reticent religion that they are part of. I am a firm believer and supporter that all churches should be taxed, it would solve our budget crises and give back to the community. I am not trying to single out the LDS community but it is hard not to when they build such a grand monstrosity.
Garfield posted at 8:37 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
I am sure glad mesateacher is not a teacher of my kid - your hate, bitterness, and intolerance just oozes from your every word. Hate much? I guess you much hate that new casino/hotel built on the Salt River Indian community off the 101 freeway too. It must kill you that you can not see the McDowell Mountains unobstructed now as you drive up the 101 freeway, you poor thing. How come I never heard you complain about that building - or is your hate and bigotry just directed towards the Mormons? I guess the Native Americans are off limits, right? You are so transparent in your hatred for Mormons, that you have to use a buidling as an outlet to express your ignorance .
Julian Greene posted at 7:43 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
So Moroni is now a prophet? I've always heard him referred to as "The Angel Moroni."
mesateacher posted at 6:07 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
I hate this building. One of the things I love about Arizona and the southwest in general are the open spaces, clear skies and long views. Making the turn south on the 202 going west from Higley used to be a nice view -- you saw the Santans in the distance without obstruction. Now, there's this ugly (yes, it is) building disturbing image. Look around you, LDS people: the nearby hospital was built at a low height, and fits in nicely with the surroundings. Why do Mormons always have to have the biggest and highest? Why do you always have to draw attention to yourselves? The LDS temple in San Diego is the same thing: an overlit eyesore. The city council who approved this monstronsity in Gilbert should be ashamed for having ever allowed this. My respect for the Mormon church has dimished significantly. What should be done: take that stupid statue off the top, cut off the entire steeple and turn off the night lights.
MesaNative1 posted at 4:57 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
No Gilbert police officers will direct traffic on Sundays, the Temple is not open on
Sundays. Just another example of people not knowing what they are talking about.
Instead of complaining about something you know nothing about, find out the facts,
educate yourself. This is a beautiful building, and a great addition to the Gilbert community.
wellhellothere posted at 12:01 am on Wed, May 16, 2012.
Does it bother anyone else that religious sects build these multi-million dollar places of worship using donations and are not subject to tax? If a Mormon temple is being built in my community and I cannot step a foot inside of it because I am not of the Mormon faith, then I think they should pay their fair share of tax dollars to put back into the community. Oh, and who will pay for the Gilbert police officers that have to direct traffic on Sundays? Is anyone else with me?
Eric Mac posted at 9:20 pm on Tue, May 15, 2012.
All I see is another corporate office building.
I could never understand why religions show off with these grand, spectacles. The complete opposite of what they preach. So much money. It could feed many starving kids.
Yowza posted at 9:05 pm on Tue, May 15, 2012.
Ice Cat and Shrinkingviolet why do you feel this way?
shrinkingviolet posted at 8:10 pm on Tue, May 15, 2012.
IceCat, I wish these comments had a "Like" button.
IceCat posted at 5:03 pm on Tue, May 15, 2012.
No offense to any LDS members, but from a distance the temple is just plain ugly.