Kirtland Temple Tour: Entire Tour
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- Опубликовано: 13 май 2024
- Apostle Lachlan Mackay provides a tour of the Kirtland Temple in Kirtland, Ohio, USA.
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LDS member here. Thank you Community of Christ Church for your stewardship and care of this amazing and historic building! I feel it will always remain an eternally significant place for all followers of the Savior.
Sadly your feeling as well as my hope that ALL followers will be able to appreciate it going forward will not be the case since LDS leadership has seen fit to ban everybody without a Mormon temple recommend (which was NEVER in the original restoration doctrine) after 15 years has expired.
@@bethanydee1920 That's actually not true. They signed a contract that expires in 15 years, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints intends to keep it open to the public even after the contractual agreement ends. That's according to this quote I found on your church's website:
"We have a specific contractual agreement with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that extends for fifteen years. Beyond the contractual agreement we have received confirmation of the intention of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that they plan to continue to make these sites available to the public at no charge."
I do hope that helps with your concerns, and I wish you the best.
What is your source for the claim that the LDS church will "ban everybody with a Mormon temple recommend...after 15 years has expired?" I have searched and cannot find a source for it anywhere. I can understand your passion for this, if it were true.@@bethanydee1920
I wish to thank both churches for the support and wonderful hospitality of all members of both churches. This is a beautiful place of worship and maybe it shall be a cornerstone of reunification and unity that Gods children will be able to share this time on earth and learn Charity for one to another. God Bless his house and his children.
Amen thank you
I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Speaking only on behalf of myself, I want to thank you and your entire church for being such incredible stewards of this and other properties. With today's announced changes, I truly hope we can continue to work together and foster a true spirit of brother and sisterhood amongst ourselves.
Are you thankful enough to insist that your leadership continue to allow Community of Christ members in without their temple recommend (which was NEVER part of the original restoration doctrine) after 15 years has expired? Because right now we'll be banned. And if you're not that thankful then why would any CofC member care whether you're thankful or not? I don't mean this as an insult. It's a sincere question because what possible fostering of brotherhood could this mean to you if the situation was reversed?
@@bethanydee1920 I very much doubt that a temple recommend will be required to enter the Kirtland Temple. It will most likely continue to be an historical site available for everyone to visit.
Thank you for having been such wonderful stewards of this Temple! So grateful for our friends in the Community of Christ!
But are you "thankful " enough to insist that your leadership not ban CofC members after 15 years has expired? Because as it now stands that's exactly what will happen without a Mormon temple recommend which is an aberration of original restoration doctrine in the first place. Because if you're not that thankful then what's your thanks really about? Our future generations will not only not be welcomed, WE'LL BE BANNED!
Very good presentation. I'm thankful to the Community of Christ for their stewardship of our churches' most significant places.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, I am so thankful for how well you have taken care of this sacred place. God bless.
Thanks for your dedication in preserving this historic site! Glad The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the Community of Christ could come together on this for the continued preservation of this site.
This popped up on my recommended list today. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I just want to express my appreciation for the wonderful care and stewardship that the Community of Christ has undertaken in the preserving of the Kirtland Temple and so many other sites that are sacred to both our faiths.
You mean as a Mormon?
I honor and respect the Community of Christ for their love and care of these sacred sites. I've never been to visit, but I know a lot of people have been really blessed by their stewardship and love of these things!
The Community of Christ has done such a wonderful job of preserving this beautiful and sacred building. Thank you!
Lachlan Mackay is such a pleasant man!
Yes! He is someone I would want to know personally and to be able to call him “friend”. I would be ever learning from such a stalwart. Thank you Bro. Mackay!
Thank you for taking care of the Kirkland Temple over these many years. I’m confident you’ll be happy with the way the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will care for it. I hope it brings us closer together.
I don't mean to be a Grammer police, but it is Kirtland, not kirkland.
Kirkland is Costco brand 😊
And it's grammar, not grammer. 😊
I mourn with the sale of the temple. I hope the LDS church and its members show respect and love for not only the temple but also for us who feel a deep sense of loss. For those who are LDS, this is not a win for your church but rather an opportunity to get to know the members of our church and why we feel so strongly about what we do.
I can only imagine how hard it must be to witness the sell of the Temple and other properties from your perspective. Please know that the LDS members also love these historic sites and other items. We will appreciate them and care for them. I hope you always feel welcome to visit and participate in many ways with us in these places. Years ago I had an opportunity to live near Independence, Missouri and made friends with many of your faith. We have so much in common. I really felt a special bond.
T.thompson, as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I admit that I have not thought often about the Community of Christ Church, although I grew up knowing your church as the RLDS church. Only in the last few years after moving to Missouri and taking the opportunity to travel to sacred church sites have I begun to learn a little more about your church. I would just like to tell you that while I rejoice in the news that we were able to acquire these properties, my heart goes out to the members of your church who are mourning the loss of these sacred places. Should a similar thing have happened to us, I know that my heart would be broken as well. I hope that knowing that these buildings will be honored and preserved with our stewardship, you will feel some peace. I would hope that through this purchase your church will be blessed with the influx of needed funds, but also blessed with a Brother and Sisterhood with your "cousins" in my church. May we all love one another with our united purpose of following the Savior and in preserving these sacred sites built by our ancestors (of which many are my relatives as well). We, the LDS members, can't express enough the gratitude we have for the stewardship your church has had over these landmarks. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I do not view this as a win; for I do not view this transaction as competition of any kind. Frankly, I was rather shocked to read of this transaction between our two Churches. I had no idea that anything like this was going on.
I've read the joint release of the two Churches about the transaction, and both sides expressed pleasure in going forward, each in their own way. So, from that perspective, I guess you could say that it is a win-win situation (still not a competition). I'm sure our Church will take every bit as good care of the temple, other buildings and lots in both Kirtland and Nauvoo as your Church has done for so long, as well as with all the sacred documents. Thanks to the Community of Christ, and before that, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for taking such good care of these edifices, lots and documents.
May God be with us all in these last days, which will be upon us in full force in the not-to-distant future with all that is mentioned in the Book of Revelation; for those days will surely come, and they won't be pleasant.But the Lord has promised he will be with his people, who are those who love him. ♥♥♥
You can 100% guarantee the LDS church will be very good caretakers and treat it with the sacredness that your church has.
Totally agree. We hold this temple sacred in our hearts and I am sure the leadership with treat it with its due respect. Thank you - may all of us of any faith, enjoy this building.
LDS member here: Thank you so much for the stewardship and protection of this historical building.
Fabulous presentation about the building and history of this marvelous House of the Lord. We are grateful for it's preservation.
Thank you to the Community of Christ for preserving the temple and sharing this tour!
My wife and I are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We visited the Kirtland Temple seven or eight years years ago while driving from Springville, Utah to the east coast. Debbie and I were greatly impressed by the condition the Kirtland Temple was in. We were most thankful that the Community of Christ took such great care of the original temple built by the early members of the members of our Church. One of the most moving moments of my life was when the folks on our tour, under the direction of the Community of Christ volunteer, led all of us in singing The Spirit of God. I will never forget that day! Thank you very being such wonderful caretakers of the Kirtland Temple! Andy McKane, 8 March 2024, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.
Thank you for preserving it for all these years! I am thankful the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will now take great care of it and I hope we can build the Nauvoo house.
Thank you, so much, Lachlan. My prayer is that both our communities may embrace one another in an ever strengthening spirit love and reconciliation. Thank you for all you've done for these sacred sites.
Grateful for Joseph Smith's descendants, including Lachlan McKay, and others who have done so much to restore and preserve these special places and artifacts.
Thank you for being great stewards of this and all the other buildings and maintaining them to the best of your abilities! I am grateful that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was given the opportunity to purchase this and other properties and that we continue the friendship we have for many decades to come!
Thank you but of course being grateful is more than just saying your grateful. The sale stipulates that after15 years has expired CofC members will be banned from entering because we'll have no Mormon temple recommend which is an aberration of original restoration doctrine to begin with. Our future generations WILL BE BANNED! If your gratitude is genuine please insist that your leadership reverse its position. Otherwise please just save the platitudes.
As a LDS I send out much gratitude and Thanksgiving to the Community Of Christ Church as watchmen, care takers of such a great part of Lds history of this beautiful temple. May Gods,hand forever be upon you.
Thank you, Lachlan Mackay, for this inspiring and informative video. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I am so grateful for the sacred care that the Community of Christ has made in beautifying and treasuring the Kirtland Temple. Thank you again and again.
Yeah incredible the original structure is still there today! :)
The Church of Christ have been honorable in their management. We toured the temple with their guide. Loved it!
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As someone who experiences life from a wheelchair and has extreme difficulty traveling, when this popped up in my feed today, I immediately watched it. I sincerely appreciate the detailed explanations and the historical architectural and doctrinal context. Thank you so much for making this tour available online.
Thank you so much for being such remarkable stewards of this beloved temple.
Together we can all continue to enjoy it's historical significance and feel of our Savior's love from the revelations received there.
This Temple is incredibly beautiful! The windows, pews, ceiling; all of it amazes me. Thank you Brother Mackay.
The sale of the Kirtland Temple must be difficult for you of the Community of Christ! Sending you love and prayers for peace and comfort. Thank you for your love and care for something we both (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Community of Christ) value so highly. 🩷💜🩵💙
Thank you for this. I’m sure it is bittersweet, given the transfer of stewardship yesterday.
Edit: thank you, also, for your dedication to preserving and honoring the House of the Lord.
Given their poverty, inexperience, and primitive setting, the artistry, sacrifice, and devotion of the people who built this place leaves me awestruck.
Notwithstanding the change in ownership, please, please, please leave this up! As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I echo others in thanking the Community of Christ for your wonderful stewardship of this magnificent building.
I am sure the Church will continue to keep Kirtland as a historical monument to the early restoration rather than attempt to redesign the interior into a functional temple for modern endowments.
What pristine care your church has taken of this sacred building! It is obvious that you have loved it. So much gratitude and love for our brothers and sisters in your church.
I'm LDS, and my ancestry goes back to the early days of the restoration. I've made it to Palmyra and Nauvoo, but haven't been able to visit Kirtland yet. I'm grateful to the members of Community of Christ for their stewardship over the shared sacred space.
Thank You to Community of Christ Brethren who keep The Kirtland Temple preserve. I hope someday LDS and CoC (RLDS) will reunited together.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I was delighted a few days ago to see these videos. Now that I’ve heard the news of the transfer of the Temple property between our two churches, I see why. I’ve visited Kirtland twice before and I’ve been so grateful to you for preserving such an important historic place and one with such spiritual significance to us. Thank you for all that you’ve done to keep this and other sites so beautiful! I’m confident that under my church’s stewardship, that same level of preservation will persist and I pray that members of both of our organizations will come and visit for generations.
My husband and I looked through the front door during the end of Covid pandemic. A sister from the Community of Christ s walked with us around the beautiful grounds! She has personally taken care of the grounds for many years! I want to thank her and others for their many years of hard work, service and love for this sacred building and grounds. Thank you !!!
Thank you for creating and sharing this beautiful video! I look forward to a day when the Savior helps unite ALL who have faith in Him and God with mercy and love.
With the recent sale of this property to the LDS Church, I'm glad the Community of Christ made and posted this video to memorialize their history and story with this historic building.
Thank you Community of Christ for your diligent stewardship. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ.
If we were brothers and sisters in Christ yiur leadership wouldn't require us to be banned after 15 years has passed because we won't have a Mormon temple recommend which is an aberration of original doctrine to begin with. If you're really thankful please insist that your leadership reverse its position. Otherwise as far as I'm concerned your thanks is just talk.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video and preserve some of the history of this building. I know that right at the time of posting this video the temple ownership changed. I prey that the legacy of this temple will never be lost!
A gracious presentation by historian Elder Mackey and much appreciated by this viewer in light of current events. I’m keeping this video.
Such a beautiful building. What a treasure it is for everyone who shares these religious origins. Thank you for the tour and for caring about preserving the history of these people.
Thank you for this marvelous video tour! Love the detailed information and spirit of peace shared here.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I am deeply grateful for the humble stewardship your Church has kept of this sacred space. Thank you for being amazing!
Thank you so much for your willingness to share not only the architecture of the Kirkland Temple, but also helping us understand the History of the Temple!
Thanks to the Community of Christ for helping restore and renovate this Sacred House of the Lord!
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I'm grateful for the opportunity to fellowship between our Church Organizations!
God bless you for the continuing good works for our Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ! 😊🙏❤💒🕊️
Thank you for this informative presentation about the Kirtland Temple. And Thank you to the Community Of Christ for taking such good care of the Kirtland Temple.
Thank you for being such great stewards of the buildings, artifacts, documents, and stories of the Restoration!
Thank you for taking such loving care of The Kirtland Temple and all of the properties under your guardianship.
Dear Lachlan, I sincerely express my immense gratitude for you & the Community of Christ for taking tender loving care of the Kirtland Temple ❤️ we appreciate it so much 😊
Dear Elder Mackay, I was privileged to enjoy your tour of the Kirtland Temple twice, a decade apart. Truly loved your tour, and the heart and love that you have for the Temple and its history. I am LDS, but I feel sorrow for the loss of the Temple to your faith community. I have family connections to the building myself, as a descendant of John and Luke Johnson, the former who was involved financially (and more) with the Temple. All best wishes to you and all of my faith cousins of the Community of Christ.
Thank you for taking such good care of this important piece of history
Gracias Hermanos de la Comunidad de Cristo por el cuidado y dedicación del templo de Kirtland, Dios los bendiga, esperamos que volvamos a unirnos otra vez.
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Thanks Lachlan, for your life long dedication to the heritage of Kirtland, Ohio.
Excellent video and fascinating history. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I commend you and the Community of Christ for honoring the heritage of the early saints and keeping this magnificent edifice in tremendous shape and available for the enjoyment and worship of all faiths who desire to enter therein.
Thank you for this beautiful tour.Thank you to the Community of Christ for its acquisition and care of this sacred space.
I served an LDS mission in Missouri and Illinois. I was pleased to get to know members of the then RLDS church. What wonderful people. Thank you for your devotion to Christ and to the restoration.
Wonderful presentation. Thank you Community of Christ for taking such great care of this sacred space that is so important for our shared heritage.
Thank you for the tour. It was very interesting. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Community of Christ for restoring and taking such good care of this historic building. This was very well done.
Thank you Community of Christ leadership and Congregation for the care and the dedication you have performed over these sacred sites. As a family, we visited Nauvoo
Illinois temple rededication & toured the surrounding sites including Carthage. Thank you for sharing the history with us and for representing our Savior Jesus Christ in your manner & courtesy. ❤️
Thank you very much, brother Mackay I really enjoyed it. This just popped up today probably because the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which I am a member recently, has taken on a new roll regarding it's care. It seems we kinda swamped spots. I learned so much from your guided tour and could feel the love and respect you have for our shared heritage! I felt a real kinship towards your church as I finished the tour. It was just beautiful! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing the beautiful history, love and devotion of these people.
Thank you for this wonderful tour and the history and stories you shared! I’m so grateful for the pleasant partnership between our churches and hope we can continue to preserve this sacred building which is so sacred to us all.
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I want to say thank you for your great care over the stewardship of caring for the temple and other church history sites and artifacts. May the Lord bless you for this.
Thank you so much for this beautiful and informational video! As a great granddaughter of Artemus Millet, and a member of the LDS church, I have a great love for the temple and its history. I have been so touched each time we have come to visit, with the members of Community of Christ church and their love for it. Thank you for your care and devotion for so long.
Thank you for your preservation and careful care of these sacred sites for generations to come.
Thank you for posting such a fantastic tour of the Kirtland Temple.
Thank you for this video. And as a member of the Salt Lake brood, thank you for caring for all the restoration's sites that you have.
Lachlan, Thank you for the tour and for providing interesting details about the Kirtland Temple.
Thank you Lachlan Mackay, Community of Christ, and former R.L.D.S. church members for providing such care to this and other sacred places significant to the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Many good points. I especially love that Hebrew was also taught in the classrooms upstairs! :)
This was delightful! You’re so gracious and knowledgeable, put things in a way that was enjoyable and easy to understand. Thank you so, so much for the love and care you’ve all given this building!
What a beautiful presentation. Thank you for service to mankind.
May the Lord bless you for your sincere efforts to be faithful stewards of His House. Thank you for the love of history and the gospel expressed in this tour, and may that love continue in the future.
Thank You Elder Mackay. We love our "Cousins" in the Community of Christ!
Your "cousins" and their progeny will be banned from entering after a 15 year period due to LDS leadership who will require a Mormon temple recommend which is an aberration of original restoration doctrine. Many CofC members don't yet realize this so please take that into account regarding your expression of support. If you really DO love us then please insist that your leadership reverse its position. Otherwise maybe just hold the platitudes online for awhile to allow us time to process this devastating news because right now I,,for one, am not feelin' the love - not even in the least.
Thank you so much for the informative tour and the spirit of your presentation. I live in Ohio. I have visited the temple many times and the Community of Christ has always provided such a marvelous tour and museum for our edification. I always marvel at the determination of the people to follow the Lord and His prophet. Best wishes to you have the Community of Christ church.
Thank you so much for sharing this. The building shows just how much love and care you took care of it. 😊
Thank you for taking such great care of this historic and beautiful building!
I visited this magnificent church in my twenties and teens ! It’s really beautiful and has a sacred feeling ! ❤
Thank you so much Brother Lachlan! And many thanks (as previously expressed) to The Community of Christ Church for taking such wonderful care of this building and others of our shared heritage!
(Yes, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here.)
Excellent presentation here, thank you for providing & posting online. Absolutely fascinating, more than interesting, informative and a pleasant experience to partake of. The tour guide was outstanding. Thank you!
A great tour of the Kirtland Temple Tour very informative. I am sure the fellowship and collaboration between the LDS and the Community of Christ will only increase with this sale. Very exciting times. Wonderful News.
Thanks so much Lachlan for this wonderful and informative tour. I’ve enjoyed my visits to Kirtland and grateful to The Community of Christ for caring for the temple and other historical sites and making them open to all. Thank you!
A wonderful presentation and thank you for taking such care of this sacred belonging.
I always appreciate listening to you. You certainly have an understanding and grasp of the history of Kirtland and Nauvoo. Thank you so very much for sharing.
I add my sincere gratitude and thanks for your reverence and care of this beautiful and meaningful building ❣️
Thank you very much for sharing. I am very grateful.
I felt kindness and gentleness from this brother s information. So greatful for this and the other items we will yet hear info about.
Thank you for your dedication, and care of the Kirtland Temple. Very informative information.
Thank you. This was a wonderful telling of the history of this beautiful building.
Thank you for posting this. It was really enjoyable and informative.
Thank you dear brothers and sisters so so much for sharing this video with us. We love you and I'm so sorry about this situation for you all and I hope if anything this will be a way to build more bridges between our communities. We are far more similar than different and to that we should break bread together.
Thank you for the tour and taking such good care of it all this time.
Thank you for providing this virtual tour, I learned so much!
As a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I had heard though-out my life about the Kirtland Temple. In the Fall of 2019 I finally had the chance to take a tour of the Temple. It was amazing. The man who was our guide was amazingly well informed about everything in the Temple and of the Sacred things which occurred there. May the Lord bless you for your wonderful stewardship of the Temple, and I hope that members of the Community of Christ feel as welcome to come and tour this edifice and I did as a member of the LDS Church. Thank you again.
Great tour and overview of the history of the temple, thanks so much for sharing!
I use to live a few miles away when I grew up. Many years later when I visit family, there is a LDS visitor's center near by off RT 6, I stopped by and they had tour scheduled to The Kirtland Temple. It was educational, I am not Mormon.
Thank you, friends! ❤
Great Video!! What a blessing to see the stewardship given to this beautiful building.
history you’re giving us. It’s awesome. God will bless you.
Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make this! I bet the choir in all four corners sounded amazing!
Thank you for the clarity and conciseness of our shared histories and common endearment of this first temple of the Restoration! Also appreciated what you said about the Acts of the modern apostles. 😃
Thdnk yiu Community if Christ gif being great stewards of property that means so much for all of us.
Well, talk about perfect timing! It's almost like the Community of Christ wanted to give us a special tour before passing the torch. Who would've guessed the timing of this release might have hinted at what was coming next?
Thank you for the tour!
The small door by Joseph’s desk in the third floor office lead to a crawl space where Joseph would sometimes use instead of the hallway so that he didn’t disturb the classes being taught
Thank you for this tour. Thank you for your service