The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple generally closes in February for two weeks for its semi-annual major cleaning. This year, it’s closed for six weeks instead. They are replacing the main elevator. It’s the original elevator, so it’s been there since the temple opened in 1945. It had become hard to find replacement parts. The elevator…… Continue reading Almost Being On the Other Side of a Temple Complaint
Tag: sealings
Am I Too Focused on Doing Things My Way?
I’ve mentioned this before. Since about October, one of my responsibilities at the temple has been to be the sealing coordinator. Last week was my first week in almost six months where I was not the sealing coordinator. As I’ve transitioned back into regular temple worker responsibilities, I’ve realized that I might be too focused…… Continue reading Am I Too Focused on Doing Things My Way?
13 Ways to Prepare for and Enjoy Your Temple Visit
I’ve been an ordinance worker at the Idaho Falls Temple since June 2018. During that time, both as a worker and as a patron, I’ve noticed several things that allow the experience to be more spiritual for everyone involved. Make a Temple Appointment While some temples have always required or strongly recommended that you get…… Continue reading 13 Ways to Prepare for and Enjoy Your Temple Visit
But We Were Prepared
While this happened almost three years ago, for some reason I’ve been thinking back on this experience a lot lately. During the heart of COVID-19, probably about September or October 2020, I came across a Facebook post. This was coming from someone who I’d known since high school, although we hadn’t kept in touch well.…… Continue reading But We Were Prepared