The gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni was hoisted and secured into place atop the Brigham City Utah Temple on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, from about 1:40 to 2:30 p.m. Telephone (1) 801-621-6880. [193], In another Death Valley Days episode in 1969, "Biscuits and Billy, the Kid", Michael Hinn (19131988) of the former Boots and Saddles western series was cast as Young. [147] Young's letter reportedly arrived on September 13, 1857, two days after the massacre. 2022Temple University Health System, Inc. It will be gorgeous, it will be white. [111], Though polygamy was practiced by Young's predecessor, Joseph Smith,[112] the practice is often associated with Young. Learn more about rooms in the temple and their unique purposes. Young was involved in temple building throughout his membership in the LDS Church, making it a priority during his time as church president. [178] There were fifty-six women who Young was sealed to during his lifetime. Latter-day Saint Temple Construction Photographs. During time as prophet and governor, Young encouraged each bishop to establish a grade school for his congregation, which would be supported by volunteer work and tithing payments. Young negotiated with Stephen A. Douglas and agreed to lead church members out of Nauvoo in the spring in exchange for peace. Notify me. This is due to differences in what scholars have considered to be a "wife". Carter. [54][55] In March 1844, Brigham Young was an inaugural member of the Council of Fifty, which later organized the Mormon exodus from Nauvoo. Brigham City Utah South Stake. Please call 9-1-1, your physician or go to the closest emergency room for care and treatment. This is one of the smallest in Utah, at just 36,000 square feet. They were from Arkansas." You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. This will enhance the 360 experience. New: For Chestnut Hill Hospital appointment scheduling, call 215-248-8400. [5] Young received little formal education, but his mother taught him how to read and write. During the defense of Utah, now called the Utah War, Young held the U.S. Army at bay for a winter by taking their cattle and burning supply wagons. One of the homes that Young helped paint in Auburn belonged to Elijah Miller and later to William Seward, and is now a local museum. [44], During his time in Nauvoo, Joseph Smith introduced the doctrine of plural marriage among church leaders. In the appendix, Twain describes Young as a theocratic "absolute monarch" defying the will of the U.S. government, and alleges using a dubious source that Young had ordered the Mountain Meadows massacre. "[70][71] The indictment of Young and other leaders, combined with rumors that troops would prevent the Mormons from leaving led Young to start their exodus in February 1846. "[97] Seven years later in 1859, Young stated in an interview with the New York Tribune[98] that he considered slavery a "divine institution not to be abolished". Temple Services Telephone; Aba Nigeria Temple (+234) 80-3903-4804: Accra Ghana Temple (+233) 302-650-123: Adelaide Australia Temple (+61) 8-8363-8000: Albuquerque New Mexico Temple : 505-822-5110: Anchorage Alaska Temple : 907-348-7890: Apia Samoa Temple (+685) 64-230: Arequipa Peru Temple (+51) 54-640-300: Asuncin Paraguay Temple (+595) 21-216-92 [120][121] Instead, those who committed such sins could partially atone for their sin by sacrificing their life in a way that sheds blood. President Packer had attended elementary school 80 years before on the very site where he stood. He cited as his reason for this that he was ready to relieve himself from the burden of "secular affairs. President Nelson Presides at Ephraim Utah Temple Groundbreaking . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, "President Packer Presides at Groundbreaking of Brigham City Utah Temple," 31 Jul. He also tried to promote Mormon self-sufficiency by establishing collectivist communities, known as the United Order of Enoch. [72], Repeated conflict in Nauvoo led Young to relocate his group of Latter-day Saints to the Salt Lake Valley, which was then part of Mexico. [42] Young and the other apostles directed the church's missionary work and the immigration of new converts from this point forward. 19982023 ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org. [11] Their daughter, Elizabeth, was born on September 26, 1825. [40][41] Young also served in various leadership and community organization roles among church members in Nauvoo. Brigham Young University. Utah's most recently constructed temples were dedicated earlier that year in the cities of Draper, Utah and South Jordan, Utah.5. He joined the Masons in Nauvoo on April 7, 1842, and participated in an early endowment ritual led by Joseph Smith that May and became part of the Anointed Quorum. In the early 1850s, he expressed some support for the antislavery "free soil" position in American politics,[165] and in January 1852, he declared in a speech that "no property can or should be recognized as existing in slaves", suggesting opposition to the existence of slavery. As governor, Young had promised the federal government he would protect migrants passing through Utah Territory, but over 120 men, women and children were killed in this incident. [15] Sometime in 1830, Young was introduced to the Book of Mormon by way of a copy that his brother, Phineas Howe, had obtained from Samuel H. Smith. [74] Young arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, a date now recognized as Pioneer Day in Utah. Brigham City Utah Temple (image source LDS.org) Address 250 S Main St Brigham City UT 84302-2560 United States Telephone 435-695-2170 Services. [69] Some Mormons counterfeited American and Mexican money, and a grand jury indicted Young and other church leaders in 1845. [142], When federal officials received reports of widespread and systematic obstruction of federal officials in Utah (most notably judges), U.S. President James Buchanan decided in early 1857 to install a non-Mormon governor. The sweetest relationships we can experience in life are in loving families. The temple has a 9,000-square-foot footprint with three above-ground levels. This was partly experienced when Young traveled with his wife, Miriam, and Heber C. Kimball to visit the branch of the church in Columbia. For those who are interested, we have scheduled a couple of sealing appointments at the Brigham City Utah Temple, and have some available seats. [19] In April 1832, a branch of the church was organized in Mendon; eight of the fifteen families were Youngs. [83][84] Young and his counselors were again sustained unanimously by church members at a church conference in Salt Lake City in September 1850.[85]. [154], Young was also involved in the organization of the Salt Lake Gas Works, the Salt Lake Water Works, an insurance company, a bank, and the ZCMI store in downtown Salt Lake City. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build 18 new houses of the Lord in the coming months and years. [79] Young spent just over a month in the Valley recovering from mountain fever before returning to Winter Quarters on August 31. [176], Sources have varied on the number of Young's wives, as well as their ages. kmeznx. Brigham City Utah Box Elder Stake. [115], One of the more controversial teachings of Young during the Mormon Reformation was the AdamGod doctrine. [13] Young worked as a carpenter and joiner, and built and operated a saw mill. Doyle's daughter stated: "You know father would be the first to admit that his first Sherlock Holmes novel was full of errors about the Mormons. :200 When Young received word in July that federal troops were headed to Utah with his replacement, he called out his militia to ambush the federal force using delaying tactics. [191], Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., talking about his fondness of trees, joked in his The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table: "I call all trees mine that I have put my wedding-ring on, and I have as many tree-wives as Brigham Young has human ones."[192]. The decree of God that Canaan should be a servant of servants unto his brethren (i.e., Shem and Japhet [sic]) is in full force. Young had a somewhat mixed view of slavery which historian John G. Turner called a "bundle of contradictions". [94], Young supported slavery and its expansion into Utah, and led the efforts to legalize and regulate slavery in the 1852 Act in Relation to Service, based on his beliefs on slavery. Young did not immediately accept the divine claims of the Book of Mormon. [11] Young converted to the Reformed Methodist Church in 1824 after studying the Bible. You can schedule an appointment in two ways: Note: This appointment form should not be used for urgent medical issues or emergencies. For two years, the monument stood as a memorial to those travelling the Spanish Trail through Mountain Meadow. "[156], At the time of his death, Young was the wealthiest man in Utah, with an estimated personal fortune of $600,000 (equivalent to $15,300,000 in 2021).[154]. [12] In 1828, the family moved briefly to Oswego, New York on the shore of Lake Ontario, and in 1828 to Mendon, New York. He also led the Anointed Quorum. Central Elementary School once stood on the site, but it was razed several years ago in a downtown redevelopment effort. Email Log in to send email to temple. 1. You can schedule an appointment in two ways: You can call us directly at 800-TEMPLE-MED ( 800-836-7536) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. "[173] Young adopted the Christian idea of the Curse of Hama racist interpretation of Genesis 9 which white proponents of slavery in antebellum America used to justify enslaving black people of African descent[174]and applied it liberally and literally. Can we use your current location to find the nearest temple? [53] On November 22, 1843, Young and his wife Mary Ann received the second anointing, a ritual that assured them that their salvation and exaltation would occur. [29][30] On May 4, 1835, Young and other apostles went on a mission to the east coast, specifically in Pennsylvania and New York. Jedediah M. Grant, one of the key figures of the Reformation and one of Young's counselors, traveled throughout the Territory preaching to Latter-day Saint communities and settlements with the goal of inspiring them to reject sin and turn towards spiritual things. [80] Young's expedition was one of the largest and one of the best organized westward treks, and he made various trips back and forth between the Salt Lake Valley and Winter Quarters to assist other companies in their journeys. All rights reserved. Box Elder County. [4], Young was born on June 1, 1801, in Whitingham, Vermont. Shortly after World War II, a survivor of the Nazi concentration camps wrote a book called Man's Search for Meaning. [89] Young organized the first Utah Territorial Legislature and established Fillmore as the territory's first capital. Young's siblings and their spouses were baptized that year or the year afterwards. He worked as a carpenter, glazier, and painter. In 1849, Young arranged for a printing press to be brought to the Salt Lake Valley, which was later used to print the Deseret News periodical. Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. [31][32] In August 1835, Young and the rest of the Quorum of the Twelve issued a testimony in support of the divine origin of the Doctrine and Covenants. [23] Young continued to preach in eastern Canada in the spring, and accompanied two Canadian converts to Kirtland in July 1833. I create online training, conduct in-person training . [20] There, Young saw Alpheus Gifford speak in tongues, and in response Young also spoke in tongues. Under his direction, the Mormons built roads and bridges, forts, irrigation projects; established public welfare; organized a militia; issued a "selective extermination" order against male Timpanogos[88] and after a series of wars eventually made peace with the Native Americans. A polygamist, Young had at least 56 wives and 57 children. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operated pursuant to its governing documents. Appointments Address 250 S Main St Brigham City UT 84302-2560 United States Telephone (1) 435-695-2170 Email Log in to send email to temple Prayer Roll Click here to submit names Services No clothing rental available No cafeteria available. According to the doctrine, Adam was once a mortal man who became resurrected and exalted. The Provo City Center Temple is a stunning edifice in the center of the City of Provo. It later became known as the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association, and was a charter member of the National Council of Women and International Council of Women. [135], During 1856 and 1857, a period of renewed emphasis on spirituality within the church known as the Mormon Reformation took place under Young's direction. "[77], Among Young's first acts upon arriving in the valley were the naming of the city as "The City of the Great Salt Lake" and its organization into blocks of ten acres, each divided into eight equal-sized lots. Hey Everyone! [194], Gregg Henry depicts Young in the fourth (2014) and fifth (2015) seasons of the TV series Hell on Wheels, a fictional story about the construction of the First transcontinental railroad. Young was also one of the first to subscribe to Union Pacific stock, for the construction of the First transcontinental railroad. The Brigham City Utah Temple won the PCI Design Award for Best Religious Structure in 2014. [148], Before his death in Salt Lake City on August 29, 1877,[149] Young was suffering from cholera morbus and inflammation of the bowels. "[132], These racial restrictions remained in place until 1978, when the policy was rescinded by church president Spencer W. Kimball,[133] and the church subsequently "disavow[ed] theories advanced in the past" to explain this ban,[134] essentially attributing the origins of the ban solely to Young. "I am home," said President Boyd K. Packer in his opening remarks at the Brigham City Utah Temple groundbreaking held Saturday, July 31, 2010. [43] Young served another mission to the Eastern seaboard. "[129] Young was also a vocal opponent of theories of human polygenesis, being a firm voice for stating that all humans were the product of one creation. But you can certainly stop an walk around the building and grounds. Prayer Roll Click here to submit names. 2010. [38] When Joseph Smith arrived in Far West, he appointed Young, along with Thomas Marsh and David Patten, as "presidency pro tem" in Missouri. There he showed a talent for organizing the church's work and maintaining good relationships with Joseph Smith and the other apostles. Young performed the sealing ordinances for two of Joseph Smith's plural wives in early 1842. On this mission he visited the family of his aunt, Rhoda Howe Richards. On October 3, 2009, during the Saturday morning session of the 179th Semiannual General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced the construction of the Brigham City Utah TempleUtah's fourteenth temple. "[76], Upon being asked why he chose for them to settle in the Salt Lake Valley, Young stated: "We have been kicked out of the frying-pan into the fire, out of the fire into the middle of the floor, and here we are and here we will stay. 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