Comments on: A temple for Gilbert, Ariz. http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:51:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brian Duffin http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30560 Brian Duffin Sun, 04 May 2008 16:25:45 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30560 I thought the text I added to the picture explaining that the Gilbert Temple would look like the Panama City Temple would display, but apparently it did not. I have removed the picture from the blog post. I have been told the Gilbert Temple will be of the same architectural style as the Panama City Temple. As soon as I have a picture of the artists rendering of the Gilbert Temple, I will add it to the post. Thanks for the heads-up! I thought the text I added to the picture explaining that the Gilbert Temple would look like the Panama City Temple would display, but apparently it did not.

I have removed the picture from the blog post.

I have been told the Gilbert Temple will be of the same architectural style as the Panama City Temple. As soon as I have a picture of the artists rendering of the Gilbert Temple, I will add it to the post.

Thanks for the heads-up!

]]> By: California Condor http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30559 California Condor Sun, 04 May 2008 08:18:24 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30559 Jerry Ferguson, I suggest you take down the picture of the Panama City temple. You're causing some confusion. Jerry Ferguson,

I suggest you take down the picture of the Panama City temple. You’re causing some confusion.

]]> By: Carol F. http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30558 Carol F. Sun, 04 May 2008 05:39:46 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30558 Jerry, in your blog post you were perfectly clear. I read it earlier in the week. Sorry that mixup happened. People are pretty hasty sometimes. Jerry, in your blog post you were perfectly clear. I read it earlier in the week. Sorry that mixup happened. People are pretty hasty sometimes.

]]> By: Jerry Ferguson http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30557 Jerry Ferguson Sun, 04 May 2008 04:52:41 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30557 It's unfortunately a false rumor that the picture is of the Gilbert Temple. It's actually the Panama City Temple: http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/panamacity/ I used a picture of the Panama City Temple in blog post as an EXAMPLE of modern temple architecture, and when my post hit #1 on Google, the confusion started. http://www.fergusonphotography.com/blog/gilbert-arizona-temple/ The East Valley Tribune even printed the wrong image. It’s unfortunately a false rumor that the picture is of the Gilbert Temple. It’s actually the Panama City Temple:

http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/panamacity/

I used a picture of the Panama City Temple in blog post as an EXAMPLE of modern temple architecture, and when my post hit #1 on Google, the confusion started.

http://www.fergusonphotography.com/blog/gilbert-arizona-temple/

The East Valley Tribune even printed the wrong image.

]]> By: Brian Duffin http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30450 Brian Duffin Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:24:29 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30450 California Condor, I have learned never to doubt you again! Thanks! :-) California Condor,

I have learned never to doubt you again! Thanks! :-)

]]> By: California Condor http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30449 California Condor Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:09:59 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30449 John Mansfield, Gilbert borders Mesa so it's still just as close, but as someone mentioned, a lot of new development has occurred in south Gilbert, far away from Mesa. Also, a lot of Mormons have moved to a town called Queen Creek, which is southeast of Gilbert. Brian Duffin, Did you notice that the New Cool Thang blog links to an East Valley Tribune article confirming that the location will be at Pecos & Greenfield? (Never doubt California Condor!) John Mansfield,

Gilbert borders Mesa so it’s still just as close, but as someone mentioned, a lot of new development has occurred in south Gilbert, far away from Mesa. Also, a lot of Mormons have moved to a town called Queen Creek, which is southeast of Gilbert.

Brian Duffin,

Did you notice that the New Cool Thang blog links to an East Valley Tribune article confirming that the location will be at Pecos & Greenfield? (Never doubt California Condor!)

]]> By: Brian Duffin http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30448 Brian Duffin Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:02:50 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30448 Geoff J also posted on the new temple at his <a href="http://www.newcoolthang.com/index.php/2008/04/new-gilbert-temple-announced-three-miles-from-my-house/515" rel="nofollow">blog</a>. Geoff J also posted on the new temple at his blog.

]]> By: Gary Mayer http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30447 Gary Mayer Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:43:58 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30447 Utah does indeed have two temples that close. The Jordan River temple and the New Oquirra Mountain Temple also being built in South Jordan. The only city in the world with two Temples. Nice trivia to know. Utah does indeed have two temples that close. The Jordan River temple and the New Oquirra Mountain Temple also being built in South Jordan. The only city in the world with two Temples. Nice trivia to know.

]]> By: John Mansfield http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30446 John Mansfield Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:27:58 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30446 Geoff, if your stake members in Key West wanted to be close to <i>anything,</i> I'm guessing they probably wouldn't live in Key West. President Monson's explanation for the new temples ("to make sure members of the Church have access to the blessings of the temple") brings to mind a phenomenon that I've mentioned before. We've experienced a huge shift in our concept of how much access it takes to fully experience the blessings of the temple. Geoff, if your stake members in Key West wanted to be close to anything, I’m guessing they probably wouldn’t live in Key West.

President Monson’s explanation for the new temples (“to make sure members of the Church have access to the blessings of the temple”) brings to mind a phenomenon that I’ve mentioned before. We’ve experienced a huge shift in our concept of how much access it takes to fully experience the blessings of the temple.

]]> By: Carol F. http://www.millennialstar.org/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/comment-page-1/#comment-30445 Carol F. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:39:46 +0000 http://www.millennialstar.org/2008/04/27/a-temple-for-gilbert-ariz/#comment-30445 John, I am going to pass on the warning about the burden of decreased productivity of the temple to my parents, who are temple workers at the Mesa Temple. As far as the question about development making Gilbert farther away, yes, traffic lights and traffic are part of it but also the fact that a goodly portion of the development is at the south end of Gilbert. The South Gilbert area did not really exist until 4-5 years ago and now is practically its own city. Downtown Gilbert is still where it always was, about 10 miles north. The rumors about location of the Gilbert temple put it in the South Gilbert area, nearer to Queen Creek and Johnson Ranch. The Gila Valley (Thatcher/Safford) is about three hours away. I would compare it to Manti or something in Utah. It was settled by LDS possibly before Mesa and has a college and a dense LDS population. When talking to LDS people in the East Phoenix Valley, many people either were raised there or have a connection to the area. I agree with other commenters: the Mesa Temple has charm to spare. It has always been a lovely temple. John, I am going to pass on the warning about the burden of decreased productivity of the temple to my parents, who are temple workers at the Mesa Temple.

As far as the question about development making Gilbert farther away, yes, traffic lights and traffic are part of it but also the fact that a goodly portion of the development is at the south end of Gilbert. The South Gilbert area did not really exist until 4-5 years ago and now is practically its own city. Downtown Gilbert is still where it always was, about 10 miles north. The rumors about location of the Gilbert temple put it in the South Gilbert area, nearer to Queen Creek and Johnson Ranch.

The Gila Valley (Thatcher/Safford) is about three hours away. I would compare it to Manti or something in Utah. It was settled by LDS possibly before Mesa and has a college and a dense LDS population. When talking to LDS people in the East Phoenix Valley, many people either were raised there or have a connection to the area.

I agree with other commenters: the Mesa Temple has charm to spare. It has always been a lovely temple.

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