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Yesterday, I attended a sealing session in which an elderly gentleman and his two daughters participated. I watched as the Spirit filled him and those of us in attendance who witnessed the sealing of his deceased wife to her parents for time and eternity. I testify that Elijah has come to bring to the earth the power and authority necessary for individuals and worthy family members to be sealed together in relationships that will go far beyond this life.

During the Oquirrh’s public open house, which will take place between Monday, June 1 and Saturday, Aug. (except for Sundays and July 4 and July 24), friends of all faiths are free to walk through a tour and see each of the rooms of the temple prior to the dedication.

The public open house will run from Monday, June 1, through Saturday, Aug. 1, except for Sundays and July 4 and July 24.

Following the open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14-16. A total of 12 dedicatory sessions will be held. After it is dedicated, it is only open to those worthy Latter-day Saints who have been baptized and confirmed by priesthood authority held within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The reporters met for dinner, overlooking the Capitol, and engaged the apostles in matters of politics, image, and faith.

Then, dispelling the perception that Mormons or temples are secretive, the Mormon leaders stood with reporters in the baptistry area and sealing rooms of the yet undedicated temple, listening to beliefs about the purpose of the ordinances and the House of the Lord.  These 129 temples worldwide are sacred places, but not secret places, the leaders explained.  Once the temple is dedicated, “it becomes the House of the Lord,” mentioned Elder Ballard. 

In terms of baptisms for the dead, “this baptism is not binding” on those for whom it is  performed, remarked Elder Cook, but those who gave gone before us have their agency to accept or reject this gift. Reporters stood outside the celestial room, witnessing the symbolic glory of heaven and the illustrious chandelier that appears in its center.

“We want to be on the front end” of the conversation, remarked Elder Ballard, when it comes to those who sincerely want to know about our faith. 

For answers to questions about the Mormon faith, ask a Mormon!  Visit the Church’s official website at lds.org or mormon.org, or visit mormonsbelieve.org, or youtube.com/moregoodfoundation.