“In the house of the Lord, we focus on Jesus Christ. We learn of Him. We make covenants to follow Him. We come to know Him. As we keep our temple covenants, we gain greater access to the Lord’s strengthening power. In the temple, we receive protection from the buffetings of the world. We experience the pure love of Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father in great abundance! We feel peace and spiritual reassurance, in contrast to the turbulence of the world.”
President Russell M Nelson, October 2024
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“How did you feel when you heard President Nelson announce the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Temple?”
“I had a little spiritual hunch when President Nelson started announcing USA temples, but never expected this. As soon as he said it, my whole family started doing the opposite of "Silent rejoicing"! After years of living here and hoping for a Wisconsin temple, we finally have one right near where we live!
I am so grateful to have one so close by and to share the temple with others. The talk that the prophet gave after we calmed down, was so heartwarming and powerful as well. This new temple will be a fundamental asset in preparation for the second coming, and we can be a part of that.”
“After the announcement made by President Nelson, I think my heart swelled the most when my teenage daughter said: "Now I can get married in Milwaukee". The desires of her heart to someday be married in the temple combined with our love of our home in Wisconsin were suddenly brought together so powerfully. I can hardly wait to see and attend the temple here in our own backyard... wherever that might be!”
“I want to thank all the saints, past and present for their faithfulness to bring this Great Miracle about.
Thank you for your prayers.
Thank you for your faith.
Thank you for the missionaries
Thank you for never giving up hope
Thank you, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.”
“My mind immediately went to some friends who do not currently enjoy the opportunity to worship in the temple. I thought of what a wonderful opportunity it will be to invite them to come with me to the temple nearby! ”
“While we were watching conference, my phone and my wife's phone started buzzing during the beginning of President Nelson's announcing of new temples! I thought, ‘The only reason these phones are buzzing is because someone just found out there's going to be a temple in Milwaukee, before us, and they want to share the good news!’ Well, in a few moments, President Nelson announced there will be a new temple in Milwaukee! My wife shouted, and I felt a familiar flow of the spirit. We were astonished! ”
“A joyful sound escaped my mouth as I heard the Milwaukee Temple announced at General Conference, October 2024. Disbelief and thrill of a lifetime describe my initial feelings. I tried to settle down, but found I could not concentrate on the rest of the conference. When conference concluded, we gathered our friends who were watching with us, kneeled down and prayed. Tears of gratitude, humility and love flowed freely. I'm thrilled to be a part of this process. So many families will be blessed. I wanted to think of specific words to share with my friends that would show my love and reverence for the temple. I can't wait to serve in the Milwaukee Wisconsin Temple!”
“When I first heard the announcement of the temple here in Milwaukee, I was first in shock... I didn't think Wisconsin's first temple would be in Milwaukee. After conference finished, I immediately gathered my family together and we knelt in prayer and gave thanks to our Heavenly Father for blessing us with a temple.’”
“I felt such gratitude and excitement as I heard President Nelson announce the building of a temple in Milwaukee.”
“I was so excited for the people that live in Milwaukee, both those that are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and for those not of our faith. Milwaukee will benefit from a people who desire to become more Christ-like in their behavior through temple covenants. Members of the Church will benefit from having a temple that teaches us the importance of the eternal blessings God has to offer us, which instruction is not taught so completely other than in the temple.
What an exciting time for all of us who live in the Milwaukee area. ”
“I was elated, shocked, and humbled when I heard the news we would be getting a temple! Followed by a renewed desire to attend the Chicago temple more regularly and take more family names to prepare for our temple to be built. ”
“We are so excited to have a temple here in Milwaukee. It certainly was an unexpected surprise. My hometown of Tacoma, Washington is also in the beginning stages of temple-building -- just a year or so ahead of us. It will be fun to watch and compare both projects as they develop. I think worshipping and working in the temple are intensely personal. It takes an investment of time and thought to understand how the things we learn there apply to us individually. I think it's wonderful that these new temples will make that process easier for my friends and family.”
“I was watching in my in-laws’ home in Utah. Just before I had the thought that this was to be the time for announcing a temple in Milwaukee, but I dismissed it, because we already have a temple quite close to us and so many other Saints in the world are without one in reasonable travel distance. I gasped when I heard the announcement. I started crying. I understood how people could have a hard time remaining quiet in the Conference Center if they have the same joy and wonderment I had. .”
“I was so excited when I heard President Nelson announced the Milwaukee Wisconsin Temple I was thinking I was probably gonna get married there. Things have changed since then but still I’m excited instead of 2 1/2 hours to the temple should be less than half hour, thank you so much.”
“I was stunned to hear President Nelson say, "Milwaukee, Wisconsin" because I thought certainly the state's first temple would be "up North." A few moments after being stunned, I cried, thinking about the good families of early Milwaukee branches and wards who served many, many years establishing the Church in this area, expressing devotion to the gospel and Heavenly Father, and serving their neighbors in Christlike ways. So many of them are gone now but their grandchildren are here carrying on the tradition of gathering and sharing. I give thanks to those faithful early Saints of Milwaukee. ”