Inside a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Temple with a Temple Worker: Part 1
Come with me into the realm of the sacred.
Disclaimer:
What this piece is not
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the temple and its ordinances (ceremonies) are sacred to me. For that reason, this is not an exposé. This essay will not go into detail about specific sacred ceremonies that take place inside the temple.
What this piece is
I served as a hostess when we opened up our local temple to the public earlier this year, and I experienced firsthand the questions that people have about LDS temple worship. Through that experience, I realized that despite the sacredness of the temple ceremonies, there are many things we as members of the Church can share about the temple, its purpose, and what happens there with those outside of the Church. Now that I am a temple worker, my intent is to offer a glimpse into Latter-day Saint temple culture through the eyes of a temple worker while still staying true to the covenants and promises I made to keep certain things sacred. My goal is to educate, enlighten, and inform all those who are genuinely curious to learn more.
