# Brigham City Utah Temple

The Brigham City Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Brigham City, Utah. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 3, 2009, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference. It is the fourteenth temple of the LDS Church completed in Utah.
The temple has two attached end spires. The temple was designed by FFKR Architects, using a design inspired by pioneer-era temples. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on July 31, 2010, conducted by Boyd K. Packer.

## History

The temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on October 3, 2009, during general conference. It was announced concurrently with the Concepción Chile, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Fortaleza Brazil and Sapporo Japan temples. At the time, the announcement brought the total number of temples worldwide to 151 (including those under construction and announced).
The temple is located on the property where the Central Elementary School once stood at 250 South Main Street in Brigham City, across from the historic tabernacle.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 31, 2010, and was conducted by Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and a native of Brigham City.
On the morning of June 28, 2011, the western spire was installed. The angel Moroni statue was installed on the eastern tower on July 12, 2011. The installation was delayed for almost two hours due to weather problems.
After construction was completed, a public open house was held on weekdays from August 18 through September 15, 2012. The temple was dedicated in three sessions on September 23, 2012, by Packer. The dedicatory sessions were broadcast to the church's congregations in Utah. In connection with the dedication, a cultural celebration featuring music and dance was held the night before.

## Design and architecture

The building has a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design, inspired by pioneer-era temples like the Salt Lake and Manti Utah temples. Designed by FFKR Architects, the temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Brigham City region and its spiritual significance to the church.
The temple is on a 3.1-acre plot, with surrounding landscaping including 26 fruit trees.
The structure stands two stories tall, and is constructed with precast concrete. The exterior has “a highly complex and personalized facade full of detailed accents and step backs and topped by 50-foot tall precast steeples atop towers at each end.”
The interior features “stone flooring, hand carved rock, maple wood trim, several pieces of original artwork and 12 unique cast bronze oxen in the baptistry.” A peach blossom motif can be seen throughout the temple, and is especially prominent in the second floor art-glass windows. The temple includes two instruction rooms, three sealing rooms, and one baptistry, each designed for ceremonial use.
The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism and the history of the area, to provide deeper spiritual meaning to its appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and include the peach blossom motif, reflecting the region’s agricultural history, and the twelve oxen supporting the baptismal font, which represent the twelve tribes of Israel.

## Temple presidents

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff.
Serving from 2012 to 2015, the first president of the Brigham City Utah Temple was Preston J. Checketts, with Louise B. Checketts serving as matron. As of 2024, Michael J. Hess is the president, with Danece D. Hess being the matron.

## Admittance

On April 19, 2012, the church announced the public open house that was held from August 18 to September 15, 2012. The temple was dedicated by Boyd K. Packer on September 23, 2012.
Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship.