"Brother MacDonald, I can almost see in vision a white temple of the Lord high upon those hills, an ensign to all the world travelers as they sail through the Golden Gate into this wonderful harbor...."
-George Albert Smith
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The House of the Lord
High on the hills overlooking San Francisco stands the Oakland temple. With a certain majesty it seems to say, "I the Lord am watching all that you do."
George Albert Smith once prophesied "A great white temple of the Lord will grace those hills, a glorious ensign to the nations, to welcome our Father's children as they visit this great city."
Indeed, I can hardly seperate my memories of San Francisco, a city I fell in love with long ago for its beauty, from my memories of visiting the Oakland California Temple
The purpose of this site is to introduce visitors to Mormon Temples, and to the Oakland Temple specifically. Many people I have met have questions as to what goes on inside a Mormon Temple, why we build temples, and why only certain members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are allowed to enter temples. This site attempts to answer all of these questions as well as give more specific information on the Oakland Temple itself. I hope you enjoy your visit.
This site is neither sponsored nor endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.