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Conference Center Turns Ten Years Old

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I don’t know if the last decade has gone as quickly for you as it has for me, but can you believe that the Conference Center is ten years old this year? Ten years ago this month, the first General Conference was held in this historic building, giving a break to the much smaller (but still impressive) Tabernacle. The Conference Center has become part of Salt Lake City and definitely part of Temple Square. After a decade of use, it’s still as beautiful, inspiring, and useful as the day it was completed. One of my favorite features of the Conference … Continue reading →

General Conference: “A Tabernacle in the Wilderness”

In his talk “A Tabernacle in the Wilderness” President Gordon B. Hinckley speaks about the Tabernacle. He speaks briefly of the changes that were made to make the structure safer. This included new exit doors, and reinforcing the stone pillars throughout the building. In addition the roof was strengthened and redone. President Hinckley points out that renovations have taken place over the years as well, as the building was soon outgrown. He goes on to speak of the sacrifices that were made in order to build the tabernacle. He points out the purposes that the building has been used for. … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Salt Lake Tabernacle Rededication”

In his talk “Salt Lake Tabernacle Dedication” President James E Faust speaks of the events leading up to the building of the tabernacle. He points out that only two buildings that were built for worship up to that point were the Kirtland and Nauvoo temples. He goes on to say that the one church building they did build was also used as a schoolhouse. President Faust speaks of the meetings that the saints had in Nauvoo and Kirtland. They were held outside and often inclement weather would interrupt them. However the saints would stay and listen to Joseph Smith despite … Continue reading →

General Conference: “If These Old Walls Could Talk”

In his talk “If These Old Walls Could Talk” Bishop H David Burton talks briefly about the restoration of the Tabernacle. He explains that every effort was made to restore it as accurately as possible. Bishop Burton speaks of how they worked to reinforce the walls and put in a new foundation. He tells us about the new roof, and seats with more legroom. He thanks those who worked so long to restore this building to the way it was built. Bishop Burton goes on to speak about the many events that have taken place in the Tabernacle. He speaks … Continue reading →

My Memories of the Tabernacle

I grew up in Utah, so I have had the luxury of visiting the church sites in downtown Salt Lake City on a regular basis. When I realized that they were rededicating the Tabernacle, I was glad that I could participate in the event even though I now live out of state. It was interesting to hear the history surrounding the Tabernacle and all the events that took place there. My first memory of the tabernacle involves my parents attending some sort of conference (stake or region) and I accompanying them. I was quite small four or five years old. … Continue reading →

General Conference: “The Spirit of the Tabernacle”

In his talk “The Spirit of the Tabernacle” President James E Faust talks about the many events that have occurred in the Tabernacle. The Saturday afternoon session of conference was also the rededication of the Tabernacle. It recently was renovated to make it safer. President Faust begins by sharing an experience he had shortly after being called to be an apostle. He was attending the Primary General Conference, when the children sang “Reverently, Quietly.” The spirit came to him and he knew that everything would be all right in his ministry. President Faust then shares the story of Elder LeGrand … Continue reading →