Who can go to the Mormon temple?

Answer 1

Generally, Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) are open only to actively practicing members who have recieved a recommend from their Bishop. The requirements to recieve a recommend are:

-Bearing testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost

-Belief that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Christian church and was restored to the earth by Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith

-Belief that the current Church leadership is inspired of God

-Active in your congregation for at least one year

-Following the Law of Chastity (no sex outside of a legal heterosexual marriage)

-Following the Word of Wisdom (no alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or coffee)

-paying a 10% tithe

-Being honest in all things

-Not providing support to any organization that opposes the church or it's teachings

-confessing any major sins to your Bishop

Teens ages 12 and up are admitted to the baptistry only. Adults (generally those who have been called on missions, will soon be married, or who have reached their mid to late 20's without doing either of these) will recieve admittance to the entire temple.

Before a Temple is dedicated, the general public is invited to tour the inside of the building. Dedications take place for all newly constructed temples as well as temples that have undergone renovation. The period when a Temple is open to the public is generally about two weeks. After the Temple is dedicated, the public is welcome to enjoy the gardens surrounding the temple, but may not enter the building. There is also a waiting room or lobby area where those who are not members may wait inside for friends or family. Some temples also have a visitor center where the general public may go to learn more.

Please note that a Temple is different than a Mormon meetinghouse. Temples are for special ceremonies only, but meetinghouses are where regular worship services and congregation activities are held. Meetinghouses, activities, and worship services are always open to the general public.

Check out the "Related Links" below to see interior photos of Mormon Temples as well as learn more about temples and meetinghouses.

Answer 2

The Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a meeting house that was built to accommodate large numbers of people whenever the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would hold its annual and semi-annual General Conferences, as well as other important events throughout the year. The Tabernacle is not closed to the public as the Temple is, for the simple reason that temple-related ordinances are not performed there. In fact, the Tabernacle is a favorite stop on tours offered daily at Temple Square.

The Tabernacle is also home to the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and is the place from which the weekly "Music and the Spoken Word" broadcasts are aired, except during peak tourist seasons when the Choir moves across the street to the much larger Conference Center. Members of the public are always welcome to visit the Tabernacle during Choir rehearsals, as well as the broadcasts themselves.

Answer 3

YES. From their own web page FAQ's:

How does a singer join The Tabernacle Choir? The Choir accepts applications for new singers from July 1 to August 15 every year. Before members join the Choir, they undergo a rigorous audition process consisting of three phases, which take place over approximately six months. Prospective Choir members must also be active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be recommended by their bishops, and live within 100 miles of Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Applicants must be between 25 and 55 years of age. Tenure in the Choir is 20 years or until age 60, whichever comes first.

ww.thetabernaclechoir.org/about/faqs.html

Answer 4

No - you do not have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to enter the tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Temple Square. It is open to the public.