Please note: Each Monday of September 2026, the Visitors’ Center will be closed.
Please note: Each Monday of September 2026, the Visitors’ Center will be closed.
The Believe in Him stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios and the Roots of Humanity Foundation focuses on the life, miracles, and teachings of Jesus Christ and is now on display at the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center, free and open to all.
Come and see the renovated Visitors’ Center and this newly installed art piece today!
This stained glass display designed by Tom and Gayle Holdman from Holdman Studios captures many parables and miracles of Jesus Christ’s mortal ministry, in addition to dozens of His teachings as recorded in the King James Bible.
Each symbol is a witness to the living reality and divinity of the Savior, and His kind and forgiving nature. Onlookers from every age can find something to help them learn more about and feel more connected to Him. Discover more about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ during your trip to the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center today!
The interactive application uses AR, or augmented reality, to help visitors experience stained glass in a new way. Using the camera on their phone, visitors can scan the stained glass in front of them, and the glass transforms from a marvelous two-dimensional window into an interactive wonder.
Tapping on the figures present in the app plays audio highlighting Bible scripture stories. The narration features Lilly Gaskin’s written work and the voice talent of both Lilly and her father.
The Believe in Him interactive app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Download the free app for the best experience during your visit!
Just as in the scriptures, the Believe in Him stained glass mural is full of symbolism about Jesus Christ. Dive deep into the symbols and beauty of this stained glass mosaic today to prepare for your visit.
Tom Holdman’s interest in stained glass began in high school when a teacher acted as a mentor to his art. When he was 21, Holdman started a stained-glass studio out of his parents’ garage and found patrons by traveling door-to-door. He founded Holdman Studios in 1988 in Lehi, UT. Holdman described the balance of creating stained glass art, “It’s a partnership of three — the artist, the glass and the light. You are only one-third of that partnership. I loved how the light interacted with the glass. It’s hundreds of pieces of art as it is affected by the sun. That captivated me” (Deseret.com).
Image courtesy of Rojochampion via Wikimedia Commons.
Learn more about the symbolism and creation behind the Believe in Him stained glass exhibit with Lilly Gaskin, a sophomore at Brigham Young University. Lilly helped assemble and solder the glass shards together and has a unique perspective and experience with helping narrate and create content for the interactive app.
In this informative interview, Lilly goes in depth about hidden objects within the glass and what it was like working on the project.
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