Moses Lake Washington

Moses Lake Washington Temple Wiki

ANNOUNCED
7 April 2019

ANNOUNCED BY
Russell M. Nelson

GROUNDBREAKING
10 October 2020

GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder David L. Stapleton

DEDICATED
17 September 2023

DEDICATED BY
ElderQuentin L. Cook

DEDICATION ORDER
182

LOCATION
401 Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, Washington 98837
United States

PHONE
(+1) 509-350-8120

Additional Facts

#1

To prepare for the open house, seminary students helped connect 4,939 names of individuals in the immediate area to FamilySearch. These records came from the U.S. census for Grant County and other county records in the early 20th century.1

#2

The Moses Lake Washington Temple dedication marked the first time in Church history that three temples were dedicated on the same day. The other two temples dedicated were the Brasília Brazil and Bentonville Arkansas temples.

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Description

Today Moses Lake is a thriving agricultural and industrial area. The rich land, plentiful water and early settlers created a place where families grow and thrive.

History

The first members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came to the Columbia Basin looking for land.

An early Church member named Albert Goodrich remembered, “I persuaded Jacob Lybbert, Frank Goodrich, Earl Goodrich and Arthur Merrell to make a trip with me to Moses Lake, Washington, to look over this Grand Coulee project, which I had seen advertised in the ‘Western Farm Life’ magazine” (punctuation standardized).

Jacob Lybbert said: “We decided to be as skeptical as we knew how to be, but when we saw these beautiful A Brief History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Moses Lake Washington Quetalican, or Chief Moses 1925 apple picking crew stretches of farmland and saw the dam and had them explain the project, we fell. Before we left to go home, we lined up to buy a section of land.”

They purchased land at 7 to 20 dollars per acre, even though they would have to wait for water to arrive before they could farm it.

Word spread to family, friends and neighbors, inspiring several other members of the Church to come to Moses Lake seeking farmland and opportunity. Some even came with heirloom cantaloupe seeds in their pockets. Of the original 17 priesthood holders in Moses Lake, three had been missionary companions in the Southern States Mission in 1922-1924.

Almost exactly 68 years later, the Moses Lake Washington Temple was announced on April 7, 2019, by Church President Russell M. Nelso

Before the Moses Lake temple was dedicated, Latter-day Saints in the city would travel around an hour and a half to attend the Columbia River Washington Temple, dedicated in 2001.

Announcement

On April 7, 2019, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Moses Lake Washington Temple.[1]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021.

Washington Temples at the Time of Announcement

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Dedicated

ANNOUNCED ORDER
206

Date2019 04 07
ByRussell M. Nelson
RolePresident
ViaGeneral Conference

⮜Preceded by Deseret Peak Utah
Followed by San Pedro Sula Honduras⮞

Location Announced

On 29 October 2019, the location for the Moses Lake Washington Temple was officially announced as a 17-acre property across from Yonezawa Park and near Moses Lake High School. The deed that transferred ownership of the two contiguous lots, dated June 19, 2019, noted that the land was being sold for a future church. The location, just a mile and a half west of the junction of I-90 and Highway 17, would provide convenient access to patrons traveling from the surrounding region. Standing on the north side of I-90, south of Yonezawa Boulevard, the temple would become a beautiful landmark to travelers along these major routes.[2]“Site Announced for Moses Lake Washington Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 29 Oct. 2019, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/site-announced-for-moses-lake-washington-temple?filter=lead.

Render Released

On 7 April 2020, an official exterior rendering of the Moses Lake Washington Temple was released. Plans called for a single-story building of approximately 20,000 square feet with a central spire. A meetinghouse of approximately 17,000 square feet would also constructed next to the temple.[3]“Renderings Released for Three Temples in the Western United States.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 7 Apr. 2020, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/renderings-released-three-temples-western-united-states.

Render of the Moses Lake Washington Temple. Copyright Intellectual Reserve.

Groundbreaking Announced

On 11 September 2020 The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking for the Moses Lake Washington Temple. Church leaders will break ground for the Moses Lake Washington Temple in October 2020. Elder David L. Stapleton, an Area Seventy, will preside at the event.[4]“Groundbreaking Set for Moses Lake Washington Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 11 Sept. 2020, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-set-for-moses-lake-washington-temple.

Groundbreaking

Elder David L. Stapleton, Area Seventy, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Moses Lake Washington Temple on Saturday afternoon, 10 October 2020. “Please help us as we not only dedicate this ground,” he said in his site dedicatory prayer, “but also rededicate our lives to Thee and Thy purposes when this new temple will be completed in all its beauty.” Due to social distancing guidelines, attendance was limited to a small group of individuals who came together to mark the beginning of construction of Washington’s fourth temple. Groundbreaking coordinator Steve Jorgensen said in his remarks, “We are recipients of this blessing because of the pioneer heritage of those who came. Many of us today are children or grandchildren of the early pioneers.”[5]”Groundbreaking Held for Moses Lake Washington Temple,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 10 Oct. 2020.

GROUNDBREAKING ORDER
191

Date2020 10 10
ByDavid L. Stapleton
RoleSeventy
Attendees#

⮜Preceded by Brasília Brazil
Followed by Taylorsville Utah⮞

Open House/Dedication Announced

On 13 March 2023 the Church announced the dedication dates for the Moses Lake Washington Temple.[6][Taylor, Scott. “Moses Lake Washington Temple Open House, Dedication Dates.” Church News, 1 Feb. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/3/13/23636186/moses-lake-washington-temple-dedication-open-house-third-that-day.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has scheduled a Sept. 17 dedication date for the Moses Lake Washington Temple — the third temple dedication planned for that date.

Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside and dedicate the house of the Lord in Moses Lake in two sessions planned for 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. that day.

In addition to the Moses Lake Washington Temple dedication, a public open house will run Friday, Aug. 4, through Saturday, Aug. 19, excluding Sundays. A media day will be held Monday, July 31, with invited guests touring the temple from Tuesday, Aug. 1, through Thursday, Aug. 3.[7]“News for Temples in Western United States.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 13 Mar. 2023, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-western-united-states.

Open House

The open house for the Moses Lake Washington Temple began with a media day on Monday, 31 July followed by tours for invited guests over the next three days. The general public was invited to tour the building from Friday, 4 August through Saturday, 19 August 2023, with no tours are held on Sundays.

Start Date2023 08 04
End Date2023 08 19
Days14
Attendees#
Per dayA/D

Dedication

The Moses Lake temple was dedicated by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sept. 17, 2023. Elder Cook had previously served as president of the Church’s North America Northwest Area, which included Washington state and was later merged into the North America West Area.

“The temple is a blessing and a gift and prepares us to rejoice in what the Savior has done for us,” Elder Cook said at the ceremony. He was joined by his wife, Sister Mary Cook; and Elder Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy and president of the Church’s North America West Area.[8]Rappleye, Christine. “Elder Cook Dedicates Moses Lake Washington Temple.” Church News, 1 Feb. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/9/17/23877266/moses-lake-washington-temple-dedication-elder-cook-temples-are-a-blessing-and-a-gift.

DEDICATION ORDER
182

Date2023 09 17
ByQuentin L. Cook
RoleApostle
Sessions2
Attendees#

⮜Preceeded by Bentonville Arkansas
Followed by McAllen Texas⮞

Dedicatory Prayer

Construction Duration

SpanDuration
Announced
to
Groundbreaking		1 y,
6 m,
3 d
Groundbreaking
to
Dedication		2 y,
11 m,
7 d
Announced
to
Dedication		4 y,
5 m,
10 d

Dedicatory Order

GLOBAL

182

REGION
N. AM
117

COUNTRY
U. S.
87

STATE
WASHINGTON
4

COUNTY
GRANT
1

CITY
MOSES LAKE
1

Summary

Moses Lake Washington was the 182nd active temple dedicated in the Church. It was the 117th in North America, the 87th in the United States, and the 4th in the State of Washington. It was the 1st in both Grant County, and the city of Moses Lake, Washington.

Two Temples were scheduled for groundbreaking. 77 Temples were awaiting groundbreaking announcements, 4 were scheduled for dedication, 44 were under construction. 4 temples were scheduled for renovation, 4 were under renovation, and 1 temple was scheduled for rededication.

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Location

A 13.3-acre parcel located at the intersection of N 800 West and W 100 North has been chosen as the location for the temple.

Location

401 Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, Washington 98837
United States

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Phone

(+1) 509-350-8120

Elevation

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1,157353

Site

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17.27.0

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Interior

Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 18,000 square feet

Area18,000 f2 (1,672 m2)
Floors above grade1
Floors below Grade0
Baptistries1
Initiatories4*
Endowment Rooms1
Sealing Rooms1
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Region

TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES (EXCEPT UTAH) by state

Alabama2Birmingham · Huntsville
Alaska1Anchorage · Fairbanks
Arizona7Gilbert · Mesa · Phoenix · Queen Creek · Snowflake · The Gila Valley · Tucson · Yuma
Arkansas1Bentonville
California12Bakersfield · Feather River · Fresno · Los Angeles · Modesto · Newport · Oakland · Redlands · Sacramento · San Diego · San Jose · Yorba Linda
Colorado4Colorado Springs · Denver · Fort Collins · Grand Junction
Connecticut1Hartford
Florida5Fort Lauderdale · Jacksonville · Orlando · Tallahassee · Tampa
Georgia1Atlanta
Hawaii4Honolulu · Kahului · Kona · Laie
Idaho10Boise · Burley · Coeur d’Alene · Idaho Falls · Meridian · Montpelier · Pocatello · Rexburg · Teton River · Twin Falls
Illinois2Chicago · Nauvoo
Indiana1Indianapolis
Iowa1Des Moines
Kansas1Wichita
Kentucky1Louisville
Louisiana1Baton Rouge
Maryland1Washington D.C.
Massachusetts1Boston
Michigan2Detroit · Grand Rapids
Minnesota1St. Paul
Missouri3Kansas City · Springfield · St. Louis
Montana3Billings · Helena · Missoula
Nebraska1Winter Quarters
Nevada4Elko · Las Vegas · Lone Mountain · Reno
New Jersey1Summit
New Mexico2Albuquerque · Farmington
New York2Manhattan · Palmyra
North Carolina2Charlotte · Raleigh
North Dakota1Bismarck
Ohio3Cincinnati · Cleveland · Columbus
Oklahoma2Oklahoma City · Tulsa
Oregon3Medford · Portland · Willamette Valley ·
Pennsylvania3Harrisburg · Philadelphia · Pittsburgh
South Carolina1Columbia
Tennessee3Knoxville · Memphis · Nashville
Texas10Austin · Dallas · El Paso · Fort Worth · Houston South · Houston · Lubbock · McAllen · McKinney · San Antonio
Utah30
Virginia3Richmond · Roanoke · Winchester
Washington6Columbia River · Moses Lake · Seattle · Spokane · Tacoma · Vancouver
Wisconsin1Milwaukee
Wyoming3Casper · Cody · Star Valley

TEMPLES IN NORTH AMERICA (EXCEPT US & MEXICO) by country

Canada11Calgary · Cardston · Edmonton · Halifax · Lethbridge · Montreal · Regina · Toronto · Vancouver · Victoria · Winnipeg
Costa Rica1San José
Dominican Republic1Santiago · Santo Domingo
El Salvador1San Salvador · Santa Ana
Guatemala6Cobán · Guatemala City · Huehuetenango · Miraflores Guatemala City · Quetzaltenango · Retalhuleu
Haiti1Port-au-Prince ·
Honduras2Tegucigalpa · San Pedro Sula
Mexico26
Nicaragua1Managua
Panama1Panama City
Puerto Rico1San Juan
United States143

Sources and Citations

References

References
↑1 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021.
↑2 “Site Announced for Moses Lake Washington Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 29 Oct. 2019, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/site-announced-for-moses-lake-washington-temple?filter=lead.
↑3 “Renderings Released for Three Temples in the Western United States.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 7 Apr. 2020, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/renderings-released-three-temples-western-united-states.
↑4 “Groundbreaking Set for Moses Lake Washington Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 11 Sept. 2020, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-set-for-moses-lake-washington-temple.
↑5 ”Groundbreaking Held for Moses Lake Washington Temple,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 10 Oct. 2020.
↑6 [Taylor, Scott. “Moses Lake Washington Temple Open House, Dedication Dates.” Church News, 1 Feb. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/3/13/23636186/moses-lake-washington-temple-dedication-open-house-third-that-day.
↑7 “News for Temples in Western United States.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 13 Mar. 2023, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-western-united-states.
↑8 Rappleye, Christine. “Elder Cook Dedicates Moses Lake Washington Temple.” Church News, 1 Feb. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/9/17/23877266/moses-lake-washington-temple-dedication-elder-cook-temples-are-a-blessing-and-a-gift.