Syracuse Temple--Groundbreaking

We couldn't be there in person due to Covid-restrictions.  We heard that 150 people were allowed to be on site for the ceremony.  That included our dear friends, Kaye and Wayne Volk, who served on the committee and are writing the history of the building of the temple.

Kaye said that their instructions were to plan a "simple and sacred" ceremony.  We were excited to take part even though it was only virtually.  The goal is to have the temple completed in 23 months.  Not sure where we will be in 23 months, but we do know that the Syracuse Temple will be a sweet place to be in the future for us and all of the good people in Syracuse and the surrounding areas.

Elder Kevin R. Duncan gave his remarks and also gave the dedicatory prayer at the groundbreaking.  As he grew up just a 1 1/2 miles north of this spot, it was touching as he recalled the growth of the Church in this area and the many great families who served as the backbone for that growth.

Now we get to watch...from a distance as the work begins in earnest on this special temple.