The Mesa Arizona Temple and Associated Facilities and Activities

Mesa Arizona Temple Christmas Reflection...Richard Webb

Historic Mesa Arizona Temple 
Dedicated in 1927, the Mesa Arizona Temple was one of the first temples constructed outside of Utah by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The unique eggshell terra cotta tile exterior radiates an almost iridescent glow. The architecture is said to model ancient temples and is one of only three LDS temples of similar design. Intricately carved friezes depict the gathering of Israel.
   
While the grounds and gardens are open to all, as with all Church temples, entry is reserved to Church faithful who take part in sacred ordinances that link precious family relationships throughout eternity. It is not uncommon to see newly married couples posing for photographs on the grounds.

The Church presently has 136 temples operating, announced or under construction around the world, including the Ukraine and China. The Church maintains thousands of meetinghouses where Church members worship weekly.

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center
The Visitors' Center offers numerous exhibits, films and state-of-the-art displays explaining Church beliefs, God's plan for his family and the purpose of temples (including interior images). Narratives, film and automated presentations are available in Spanish.

Open 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM daily during the Christmas Celebration. [9:00 AM - 9:00 PM the remainder of the year]

Mesa Arizona Family History Center
A little known treasure trove lies directly East of the Visitors Center...the largest of over 4500 world-wide genealogical centers tied directly to the massive genealogical resources of the renowned LDS Church Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Anyone interested in family history is welcome.

Open Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Mondays and Saturday 9:00 AM -5:00 PM. Phone 480-964-1200

Mesa Arizona Temple Easter Pageant
To celebrate the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the largest outdoor Easter Pageant in the United States is staged each spring when acres of the Visitors Center grounds are converted into a giant theatre seating thousands. The all volunteer cast performs on a massive, specially constructed stage supported by the latest in lighting, sound and effects technology.

Temple Gardens and Visitors' Center  Brochure
Download .pdf of Historic Mesa Arizona Temple Gardens and Vistors' Center brochure.