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VANCOUVER WASHINGTON TEMPLE

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Vancouver Washington Temple
 * Location
 * What is a Temple?
 * Fact Sheet and Q&A About the Temple
 * Community Impact
 * Land Use Entitlement Process
 * Common Terms and Definitions

 * Location
 * What is a Temple?
 * Fact Sheet and Q&A About the Temple
 * Community Impact
 * Land Use Entitlement Process
 * Common Terms and Definitions


LOCATION

Vancouver Washington Temple
1819 SE Bybee Rd, Camas, Washington 98607

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WHAT IS A TEMPLE?

“The temple is the house of the Lord. The basis for every temple ordinance and
covenant … is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Every activity, every lesson, all
we do in the Church, point to the Lord and His holy house.”

President Russell M. Nelson

Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are houses of the
Lord. They are places where individuals can go to make sacred promises with God,
feel His Spirit, and escape from the hectic demands of day-to-day life.

Temples have been around for a long time. Moses had a tabernacle, Solomon built
a beautiful temple, and Jesus taught at the temple in Jerusalem. Today, temples
are built all over the world. In over 140 countries worldwide, faithful members
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints find opportunities for
peaceful reflection and for learning more about God’s plan of happiness.

Inside temples, couples can be married for eternity, not just “til death do you
part.” Church members can also perform baptisms and other ordinances for their
loved ones who died without receiving these blessings.

You can learn more about temples here on the church website.


FACT SHEET AND Q&A ABOUT THE TEMPLE

Here is a fact sheet about the Vancouver Washington Temple.

Here is a list of questions and answers about building temples.


COMMUNITY IMPACT

Like all residents of Southwest Washington, members of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints value a community that is inclusive and one that
welcomes all religious faiths. The proposed Vancouver Washington Temple on SE
20th Street and Bybee Road represents the highest form of worship for our
members and symbolizes our devotion to God.

Latter-day Saint temples differ from meetinghouses where church members and our
friends meet for Sunday worship services and other weekday activities. We
consider a temple to be a literal “House of the Lord”, much like Biblical
temples. It is where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is taught through sacred
ordinances that bless individuals and unite families for eternity. Inside,
members learn more about the purpose of life and make promises to serve Jesus
Christ and bless the lives of others. Everything members experience in the
temple centers on Jesus Christ and His Gospel—which is to love God, our families
and our neighbors.

The proposed Vancouver Washington Temple is a multi-story, 45,000 square-foot
design. This size will accommodate a growing population of Latter-day Saints in
Southwest Washington and Northwestern Oregon and serve over 31,000 members of
the Church from Vancouver Washington, Longview Washington, Ridgefield
Washington, Gresham Oregon, Rainier Oregon and their surrounding areas.
Currently, the nearest operating temples are in Portland Oregon and Seattle
Washington, located 30 miles south of Vancouver and 180 miles north
respectively...



The Vancouver Washington Temple will be a place of beauty and peace. This is
reflected in its planned architecture, built to the highest standards of
construction, and designed to enhance the community. For example, the building
will be set back from the road and adjacent community and be surrounded by
landscaping including lawns, trees, flowers and native planting to beautify the
area. Experience has shown that many community residents in areas where the
Church builds temples come to love the beauty and peace of the grounds and
gardens and visit frequently.

One of the distinguishing features of the temple will be the steeple. Across
denominations, a steeple’s upward reach symbolizes the aspiration to connect
with God and the heavens—and it represents spiritual ascent and the desire for
communion with the divine. It visualizes a beacon of light and hope. Reverand
James Field, of the Catholic Archdiocese in Boston, described steeples as
“theology in brick and mortar.” Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints share these same sentiments.

Unlike a cathedral, Latter-day Saint temples do not contain a single, large
sanctuary for Sunday worship. Instead, they are designed with a series of
smaller rooms where the highest ordinances of the Church take place in small,
reverent services. These services are typically scheduled by appointment.
Because of this, large numbers of people do not attend at the same time—and
traffic in and out of the temple will be minimal.

Local lighting ordinances will be followed, ensuring that the beauty of the
building can be admired at night without disturbing the character of the city.

The Church may hold a neighborhood open house to discuss the proposed
development with residents. By working together, we hope the community and
members of our faith will be blessed with a beautiful temple that is both
aesthetically pleasing and a place of sacred worship, and will stand as a
physical reminder to all who see it that God lives and loves His children.

We desire to be good neighbors and welcome your questions or concerns about the
project.

Read more
Vancouver Washington Temple, 1819 SE Bybee Rd, Camas, WA 98607

The Church has conducted numerous studies to ensure the temple is following all
requirements from the City of Camas, Washington.

 * Traffic Impact Analysis
 * Archaeological Report
 * Arborist Report


LAND USE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS

Navigating the land use entitlement process is crucial for any property
development project. This guide outlines the essential steps involved, from the
initial design phase to obtaining necessary municipal approvals.


COMMON TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

This document offers concise definitions of key terms and FAQs related to
environmental studies, land use regulations, and development agreements, making
it easier to understand the requirements for the temple project. 

 

This website is NOT an official website of 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For media inquiries about the Vancouver Washington Temple,

please visit newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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