Kansas City Missouri Temple

Kansas City Missouri Temple
Temple in June 2012
Map
Interactive map of Kansas City Missouri Temple
Number137
DedicationMay 6, 2012, by Thomas S. Monson
Site8.05 acres (3.26 ha)
Floor area32,000 ft2 (3,000 m2)
Height150[4] ft (46 m)
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Additional information
AnnouncedOctober 4, 2008, by Thomas S. Monson[1]
GroundbreakingMay 8, 2010, by Ronald A. Rasband
Open houseApril 7–28, 2012[2][3]
Current presidentRichard Scott Holman
LocationKansas City, Missouri, United States
Geographic coordinates39°13′12.96″N 94°30′3.15″W / 39.2202667°N 94.5008750°W / 39.2202667; -94.5008750
Exterior finishPrecast concrete
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms3
Clothing rentalYes
NotesAnnounced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference.[1] Ground was broken May 8, 2010 by Ronald A. Rasband during an invitation-only ceremony.[5] An open house was held from April 7 to 28, 2012, with the dedication held on May 6, 2012.
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The Kansas City Missouri Temple is the 137th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The intent to build the temple was announced on October 4, 2008, by church president Thomas S. Monson during general conference. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify beginning of construction, was held on May 8, 2010, conducted by Ronald A. Rasband. It is the first to be built in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and the second in Missouri, after the St. Louis Missouri Temple. The temple is 32,000 square feet (3,000 m2) and is on an 8.05 acres (3.26 ha) site.

It has a two-spire design, similar to temples in Logan, Manti, Rome, and Philadelphia. This temple was designed by FFKR Architects and uses an olive branch motif, along with art glass.[6]

Previously in church history, attempts were made to build temples at Independence (1833) and Far West (1838). Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, selected and dedicated these locations, but construction did not proceed as church members left the area due to persecution.[7] In 1994, Community of Christ, whose also traces its origins to the movement founded by Smith, completed a temple in Independence.

The temple is near other LDS Church historic sites; five miles away from Liberty Jail, where Joseph and Hyrum Smith were incarcerated in 1838, less than ten miles from Jackson county and Independence, and an hour's drive from Adam-ondi-Ahman, which church members believe is the place Adam and Eve lived after their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.[8]

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced on October 4, 2008, during general conference by church president Thomas S. Monson. When announced, Monson did not specify whether the temple would be constructed in Kansas or Missouri.[9] A press release later confirmed the temple would be built in the Shoal Creek development in Clay County, Missouri, in the Kansas City boundaries. The Kansas City Missouri Temple was announced concurrently with the Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Calgary Alberta, Córdoba Argentina, and Rome Italy temples.

On October 22, 2009, the Kansas City Council approved The Meadows at Searcy Creek First Plat, the subdivision of the Shoal Creek development where the temple is located. The land used by the church includes a meetinghouse and the temple.[10] In 2009, JE Dunn Construction was selected to build a temple.[11] Site work in the development, including acquiring property for the future temple, commenced in late October. A groundbreaking for the temple occurred on May 8, 2010, with attendance by invitation only.[12]

Following completion of construction, a public open house was held from April 7–28, 2012. Among the visitors were the governors of Missouri, Jay Nixon, and Kansas, Sam Brownback, whom were given a private tour on April 5, 2012. Both governors presented proclamations to the church, congratulating them on the completion of the temple. Over 92,000 people toured the temple during the open house, including those from 47 states and 11 countries.[citation needed]

On May 5, 2012, church members ages 12 to 18 from the new temple district did a cultural performance at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium to celebrate the temple's completion. The following day, May 6, 2012, the temple was dedicated by Thomas S. Monson.[13] At the time of its dedication, the temple served 45,000 church members in 126 congregations in parts of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.[14]

  • Temple Exterior
  • August 3, 2023
    August 3, 2023
  • August 3, 2023
    August 3, 2023
  • May 15, 2012
    May 15, 2012
  • Nighttime photo of temple May 25, 2012
    Nighttime photo of temple
    May 25, 2012
  • Temple Construction
  • February 22, 2011
    February 22, 2011
  • March 5, 2011
    March 5, 2011
  • March 9, 2011
    March 9, 2011
  • Installation of Angel Moroni statue March 24, 2011
    Installation of Angel Moroni statue
    March 24, 2011
  • Just after installation of the statue March 24, 2011
    Just after installation of the statue
    March 24, 2011

See also

Temples in the United States Midwest ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Closed for renovation

References

  1. ^ a b Mikita, Carole (October 4, 2008). "LDS Church plans temples in Rome, 4 other locations". KSL.com. Salt Lake City. Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Kansas City Missouri Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced" (Press release). Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. January 19, 2012. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  3. ^ "Open house dates are extended for Kansas City Missouri Temple". Church News. Salt Lake City. April 6, 2012. Archived from the original on April 9, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  4. ^ Wisdom, Erin (April 7, 2012). "A Look Inside the Sacred Place of the Latter-day Saints". St. Joseph News-Press. St. Joseph, Missouri. pp. C1, C4. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  5. ^ Burnes, Brian (May 8, 2010). "Groundbreaking is set for temple". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City. p. A5. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  6. ^ "Kansas City Missouri Temple". FFKR Architects. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "Questions and Answers about the Temple Lot in Independence, Missouri". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  8. ^ "Kansas City Missouri Temple". Church News. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  9. ^ Dougherty, Joseph M. (October 4, 2008). "Rome LDS temple, four others announced". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  10. ^ "Ordinance 090883", Kansas City Council Record, Office of the City Clerk of Kansas City, October 22, 2009, archived from the original on October 21, 2013, retrieved October 15, 2012
  11. ^ "JE Dunn will build LDS temple in Kansas City". Kansas City Business Journal. Kansas City: American City Business Journals. February 3, 2009. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  12. ^ Burnes, Brian (May 8, 2010). "Groundbreaking is set for temple". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City. p. A5. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  13. ^ Avant, Gerry (May 6, 2012). "Kansas City Missouri Temple dedicated by President Thomas S. Monson". Church News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on May 9, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  14. ^ Anderson, Phil (April 13, 2012). "New Temple to benefit area Mormons". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Topeka, Kansas. Archived from the original on March 18, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
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