Immediately after renovations, Mesa temple reopening to general public excursions

MESA, AZ — Culminating a a few-calendar year renovation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is reopening its sacred temple in Mesa for public tours in Oct and November, before it is rededicated in December — and accessibility is then minimal to church members.

It is only the 3rd time in its just about 100-calendar year history that the temple has been open to the public.

Initially designed in the 1920s — and the to start with Mormon temple in Arizona — public tours have been provided for the duration of the very last two a long time of development and all over again in 1975 when it was renovated, expanded, and rededicated.

In May well 2018, the temple shut for its most current renovation, which incorporated new roofing and drainage, home windows, furnishings and finishes, a new visitor’s heart, trees and landscaping.

It is located close to downtown Mesa involving Principal Avenue and Next Avenue, and Lesueur and Hobson.

Public tours will be accessible Monday – Saturday, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 20, 2021. There are no excursions on Sundays, and reservations have to be manufactured in progress.

Monday excursions will be out there in between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday via Saturday. Tours are free and can be booked right here, https://mesatemple.org/open-household (some dates are thoroughly booked now).

Groups will be limited to 10 individuals. For bigger groups, individuals are questioned to make a second reservation.

Since the temple will be fast paced with community tours and planning for the impending dedication, the Xmas lights will not be set up this yr, in accordance to spokesperson Jennifer Wheeler. On the other hand, she said the church’s Easter Pageant would resume in April 2022.

The temple is deemed to be a sacred creating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is reserved for distinctive ceremonies, such as proxy baptisms and weddings (termed sealing ceremonies).

Pics and online video within the temple are not allowed, however, people will be allowed to take pictures outside of the temple and in just the temple grounds.

The temple will formally be devoted on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2021. There are six other temples in the state: Gila Valley, Gilbert, Phoenix, Snowflake, and Tucson.

Go to https://mesatemple.org/open-residence for more information and facts.