This article was contributed by a local member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views expressed may not represent the views and positions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the Church's official site, visit churchofjesuschrist.org.
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The Oakland California Temple is considered a literal house of the Lord by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The principal purpose of the temple is to provide ordinances and blessings to members in the Oakland area. Ordinances include endowment, marriage, and baptism.
Visitors are invited to enjoy the botanical gardens, calming fountains, and enjoys the views of the San Francisco Bay Area. While you’re visiting, stop by the visitors’ center for a personalized tour. Conoce más >>
Many locals call it the Mormon Temple, but the actual name is the Oakland California Temple. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
El templo se encuentra en un sitio prominente en Oakland Hills y se ha convertido en un hito local para los automovilistas, los pilotos de aviones que se acercan al aeropuerto de Oakland y para los capitanes de los barcos que llegan a la bahía de San Francisco y los muelles de carga de Oakland.
The temple is not where members meet for Sunday worship services. Temples are different than the regular chapels which the Church has around the world. Members of the Church worship in meetinghouses around the world, and visitors are always welcome to participate. Several chapels are located on the Temple Hill grounds. Click here for more information about horarios y lugares de culto.
Los templos son un "lugar donde pueden ocurrir los más altos sacramentos de la fe". En el templo, aprende más sobre el plan de salvación y cómo seguir el ejemplo perfecto de Cristo. Las mayores bendiciones de Dios están disponibles en sus templos. Mientras están adentro, los miembros usan Ropa blanca que simboliza la pureza y la igualdad.
The practice of building temples goes back to the Old and New Testaments in the Bible. The Oakland California temple is one of 166+ modern temples built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with an active temple recommend are allowed to enter the inside of the Oakland California Temple.
Anyone, regardless of religion, is welcome to visit the temple grounds, attend worship services in the chapel, research in the FamilySearch Library, tour the visitors’ center, and use the other facilities.
Lugar de paz y aprendizaje
Para los miembros de la Iglesia, el templo de Oakland California está destinado a ser un lugar de aprendizaje y un lugar de paz. Está destinado a ser un lugar donde los miembros pueden recibir orientación espiritual para tomar decisiones en sus vidas. Los miembros que van al templo tienen la oportunidad de sentarse en la sala celestial, una hermosa sala diseñada para que los miembros tengan la oportunidad de reflexionar y orar.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perform several ordinances in the Oakland Temple. Ordinances are sacred acts that create a binding two-way promise between God and a person who wishes to return to God’s presence.
Dotación
El cuarto celestial en el Templo de Oakland.
The endowment ordinance “consists of a series of instructions and includes covenants to live righteously and follow the requirements of the gospel.” The member makes promises to follow the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Matrimonio
La habitación de la novia en el Templo de Oakland, California.
Marriages performed in the Oakland California temple are considered eternal and continue beyond death. However, this forever-lasting marriage is conditional upon both the husband and wife staying faithful to the promises they make in the temple and keeping the standards of Christ’s teachings.
Bautismo
El baptisterio en el Templo de Oakland, California.
Los bautismos en el templo de Oakland, California, se realizan en nombre de los antepasados de los miembros que han fallecido y no tuvieron la oportunidad de ser bautizados.
Faro a la bahía
El Templo de Oakland es un faro espiritual y literal para aquellos en el área de la bahía. El templo ocupa un lugar destacado en Oakland Hills y se puede ver desde el otro lado de la bahía de San Francisco. Es un recordatorio para todos de que es un lugar donde las personas pueden ir a hacer promesas sagradas con Dios, sentir su espíritu y escapar de las agitadas demandas de la vida cotidiana.
Por la noche, el exterior del edificio está iluminado por más de un millón de lúmenes de luz. La FAA utiliza el Templo de Oakland, California, como un faro de navegación.
Diseño arquitectónico
Designed by architect Harold W. Burton in 1962, the temple features a combination of Art Deco, Asian, and mid-century elements. In a recent 2019 renovation, architect David Hunter & interior designer Karen Willardson. The building has many Asian-inspired elements represented in the structure of the building along with the interior design.
Las cinco agujas doradas exteriores reflejan el sol y la aguja más alta alcanza los 170 pies.
Los templos se construyen utilizando la "mejor artesanía y materiales disponibles".
The north face of the building features a relief sculpture that depicts Christ teaching His disciples, which includes both men and women.
"Todo sobre el diseño es para recordarnos a Jesucristo".
El interior de la decoración del templo es "tenue, con tonos de bronceado y marrón y mobiliario tradicional". En todo el templo se encuentran pinturas de escenas religiosas y vistas de California.
Las paredes tienen paneles de roble blanco y los pisos son de mármol decadente.
Artwork includes paintings, murals, and relief artworks. The lobby has a relief artwork representing Adam and Eve and another with Christ in the garden at Gethsemane. Other paintings throughout the building feature scenes from the life of Jesus Christ and nature scenes of California landscapes.
Several rooms include full-length mirrors, opulent crystal sconces, and refined oriental-designed seating. The baptistry features gold leaf decorations on the ceiling, marble columns, and bronze railings. The sealing rooms are adorned with dark cherry wood paneling, backlit marble altars, and mirrors that create an infinite reflection. Some of the sealing rooms feature barrel vaulted ceilings.
2019 Open House & Rededication
After 2 years of renovation, the Oakland California temple was rededicated on Jun 16, 2019, by Dallin H. Oaks.
La renovación incluyó volver a usar las puertas delanteras, actualizar la tapicería, instalar alfombras nuevas, actualizar el sistema eléctrico, paneles nuevos y restaurar una piscina reflectante al aire libre.
A new visitor waiting area was added that features added windows that gather light reflected from the reflection pool outside.
Más de 347,000 personas de todo el mundo visitaron el Templo de Oakland California durante su jornada de puertas abiertas de un mes.
Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with an active temple recommend are allowed to enter the inside the Oakland California Temple.
Everyone, regardless of religion, background, or beliefs, is more than welcome to enjoy the peaceful fountains and gardens, take a tour in the visitors’ center, learn about the life of Christ through art and murals, attend devotionals and performances held in the Temple Hill Auditorium, and join us on Sunday for uplifting worship services.
Los templos son literalmente casas del Señor. Son lugares donde los individuos pueden ir a hacer promesas sagradas con Dios, sentir su espíritu y escapar de las agitadas demandas de la vida cotidiana.
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. Inside temples, couples can be married for eternity, not just “’til death do you part.” Members of the Church can also perform baptisms and other ordinances for their loved ones who died without receiving these blessings within temples. We understand that those who have passed on and have had a baptism performed on their behalf in the temple then have the opportunity to accept or reject the promises made with Heavenly Father at baptism.
Los miembros de la Iglesia adoran en los centros de reuniones de todo el mundo, y los visitantes siempre son bienvenidos a participar. Estos edificios pueden incluir una capilla del vecindario o incluso un espacio alquilado en un edificio de la ciudad. En cualquier caso, estos centros de reunión son donde los miembros de la Iglesia se reúnen regularmente para los servicios de adoración dominical y las actividades semanales.
Yes. While you can’t go inside the temple itself, you’re more than welcome to enjoy the fountains and gardens, take a tour in the visitors’ center, learn about the life of Christ through art and murals, attend devotionals and performances held in the Temple Hill Auditorium, and join us on Sunday for uplifting worship services.
A common nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is “mormon.” Another common nickname is the “LDS Church.” Thus the Oakland Temple is sometimes refered to as the “Mormon Temple” or “LDS Temple.” Calling it the Oakland Temple is accepted and preferred.
While the term “Mormon Church” has long been publicly applied to the Church as a nickname, it is not an authorized title, and the Church discourages its use. Thus, we ask all to please avoid using the abbreviation “LDS” or the nickname “Mormon” as substitutes for the true name of the Church.
Al referirse a los miembros de la Iglesia, se prefieren los términos "miembros de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días" o "Santos de los Últimos Días".