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Inside a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Temple with a Temple Worker: Part 3
Finding peace, purpose, and power through the Endowment
Read Part 1 here: Inside a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Temple with a Temple Worker: Part 1 to learn more about the purpose of temples and the role temple workers play in them.
Read Part 2 here: Inside a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Temple with a Temple Worker: Part 2 to learn more about baptisms for the dead performed in temples.
Disclaimer:
What this series 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 series will not go into detail about specific sacred ceremonies that take place inside the temple.
What this series 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.
8:30 am
After depositing the laundry from the baptistry in the temple’s laundry room, I make my way back down the hall to the wide, carpeted staircase that leads to the second floor.
At the top of the stairs I am greeted by a fellow temple worker, who is acting as an attendant for that area. The job of “attendant” is just what it implies: You stand in a designated area and attend to any questions patrons may have. You may also have additional duties based on where you’re attending– for example, the dressing room attendant also ensures that the restrooms are well stocked and tidy, and she alerts the chapel attendant if any patrons are running late…
