Willamette Valley Oregon Temple

Take a look at this beautiful article in the temple written by Tiffany Lewis and published in Lookout newspaper:

https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/columnists/2026/05/02/a-temple-comes-to-town-and-all-are-invited-to-learn/

Thank you, Tiffany!

“I will never discount the one thing this Church does that lifts entire communities in rapid development.

“It invites men and women of all social classes and backgrounds to enter sacred buildings and make the most binding and important promises of their mortal lives. In those buildings, they promise not to steal or lie, they promise to be faithful to their spouse and children. They vow they will seek the interest of their neighbors and be peacemakers and become devoted to the idea that we are all one family—all valued and alike unto God.

“If those promises made in holy temples are kept, it transforms society faster than any aid or development project ever could. The greatest charitable development on the planet is for people to bind themselves to their God and mean it.

“So, thank goodness the Church builds 335 temples and counting. It is the greatest poverty alleviation system in the world.”

- Sharon Eubank in “The Sacred Life of Trees”

Please join us today, Saturday, May 9 for the final day of the Willamette Valley Temple public open house!

9am-8pm

300 International Way
Springfield, OR

Thank you to Cynthia Gneiting for the beautiful photo!