Always ready to meet a fellow pilgrim we went along to find out more about the Mormon conquest and opening up Utah.
Particularly as our previous interactions with Utahns had been on the Strip in Las Vegas.
With Cami who takes off to Sin City every weekend because of their alternative lifestyle.
The truth is that most of us outside the Church of the Latter Day Saints will have a fixed idea of Mormons.
And unless you’ve attended a service or met the congregation you’ll still be hung up on the stereotypes.
Probably reinforced too by what you’ve heard, or seen, in the hit satirical musical from the South Park guys, The Book of Mormon Musical.
And that’s where the Utahns are starting to redress the balance.
Spreading the Word
Yes with their pilgrims who you’ll meet in town squares reaching out to you to hear about the Word.
But also in their own back yard, the awe-inspiring landscape of Utah.
Surely the work of God.
Where the Mormons are set to open up their HQ, the fascinating Temple Square in Salt Lake City between April and October, 2027.
Temple Square, for those who haven’t been, is a five-block community that includes historic buildings.
Salt Lake of the Earth
The Salt Lake Temple, gardens, museums, monuments, libraries, and pavilions.
The square’s renovation project started in 2029 and is now in its final stage.
Once the temple has been re-dedicated, it will only be open to members of the LDS church.
However, leading up to the open house, all visitors (including non-LDS members) are invited to visit the west side of Temple Square.
Including areas surrounding the Salt Lake Tabernacle, the FamilySearch Library and the Church History Museum.
As well as the recently re-opened Assembly Hall found in the southwest corner of the square.
Now if you’re like us and like to explore a destination by going to where the locals play and pray.
Then find out for yourself about the Mormon conquest and opening up Utah and get out to a very different part of the Oo Es of Eh.
