San Diego Mormon Temple

San Diego Mormon Temple

The Mormon church‘s San Diego temple has been a rich blessing in the lives of members and non-members alike since it became the forty-fifth operating Mormon temple at the end of 1993. One small story recounted in the Church News (5 March 1994) recounts some of the tender feelings that this temple arouses for people:

In the San Diego California Temple rests an envelope addressed to Jesus, c/o the San Diego Temple. It’s there because of the beautiful faith and devotion of a child.

At a family home evening, this youngster, not yet 4 years old, completed coloring a Nativity scene in a coloring book. When he was through he asked his “daddy” to mail it to Jesus. Dad said he didn’t think it would be possible to send it to Jesus because there is no postal service in heaven. Read More …

Mormon Temples to ‘Dot the Earth’

Mormons believe that temples are very sacred, very special places. The blessings available through the temple are held in the highest of esteem by Mormons, and they want those blessings to be available to all people. While it is possible for everyone to qualify to enter the temple, it may not be possible for all people to make it to the temples, particularly if they live in areas that are far from a temple. Read More …

Mormon Secrets

Some people claim that there are “secrets” within Mormon temples because of the unwillingness of faithful Mormons to discuss what goes on within the buildings. While this feeling is understandable, it is grounded in a misunderstanding of the nature of temples; it does not reflect how Mormons actually view the temple. In fact, most Mormons will quickly point out that the temple is not secret. Prior to a temple’s dedication, there are a series of public open houses where anyone can visit the temple and see everything there is to see. It is not uncommon for open houses to draw thousands and thousands of visitors not only from among the faithful, but from those of other faiths who are interested in why Mormons build temples.

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About the San Diego Temple

The San Diego Mormon temple is an amazing site to see, situated on an elevated promentory on the East side of I-5 in Southern California. The magnificent ediface gleams in the brilliant California sun, as shining rays reflect from the sparkling white plaster mixed with white marble chips. The temple’s visual impact is unique among Mormon temples. Design architect William S. Lewis, Jr., and architect Kenneth Moeller headed up a talented team of designers and architects who drew their inspiration from both the Salt Lake City and Washington, DC, temples. The temple itself is located in a residential area, but overlooks a bustling commercial corridor on the other side of I-5. Read More …

Inside Mormon Temples

One of the key missions of the Mormon church is to help “perfect the Saints.” In other words, the Church’s goal is to help members (Saints) be as good as they can be. The Church does this by helping members in their struggle to follow the perfect example set by Jesus Christ. Read More …

What Do Mormons Believe?

Mormons “believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.” This is the first of thirteen basic beliefs that Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church, once wrote to a reporter who asked what Mormons believe. We believe in an all-knowing, all-powerful God who loves us (His children) and wants us to succeed. He created us and has a plan for us to one day return to live with Him.

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