The Good News of Lake Elsinore

05/11/2026

Have you ever wondered what family history and temples have in common?

In the Bible, the Lord promised that Elijah would come to “turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers” (Malachi 4:5-6). We believe Elijah did come and restored priesthood keys that make it possible to bind families eternally.

You may wonder how does this connect to the Temple? When we do family history work, most of it is done inside the temple. Members go to the temple to perform ordinances for those who died without the opportunity. So, when we do family history, we’re not just building a tree – we’re finding, honoring, and helping family members grow closer to our Heavenly Father. That’s why family history and the temple go together. It’s all part of God’s work to unite families for eternity!

Please drop by the Yorba Linda California temple open house between now and May 23 (excluding Sundays) to see the beauty that abounds inside and out of this temple and learn more about how you can have your family live with you for all of eternity. (If you come between 12-5 pm on a weekday, you do not need a reservation.)
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05/04/2026

Thinking about attending the Yorba Linda Temple Open House? C'mon over! If you arrive between the hours of 12-5 pm Monday-Friday, you do not need a reservation.

Come and see this beautiful, sacred house of the Lord while it's open for tours (through May 23, excluding Sundays). We'd love to see you there!

17130 Bastanchury Road, Yorba Linda, California 92886
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05/03/2026

Check out these photos of those actual rooms in the Yorba Linda California Temple! They include the Recommend Desk (where patrons check in), the Baptistry (where members are baptized on behalf of deceased ancestors), the Instruction/Endowment Room (quiet places to learn about God's plan), the Sealing Room (where families can be united forever), and the peaceful Celestial Room--a bright, reverent room that feels like a reminder of God's love and the hope of returning to Him.

All of the pictures are shown below (in order). But you can see all of these rooms in person now through May 23 (excluding Sundays) by visiting the Yorba Linda California temple for a free tour.

To secure free reservations (highly recommended because parking is limited) to the Open House, please visit: www.yorbalindacaliforniatemple.org

To learn more about the rooms inside the temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please visit:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/inside-temples/
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04/27/2026

The Sealing Rooms in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provide the opportunity for families to continue to be together forever.

Families are central to God's plan for our happiness. In the temple, families can be united forever as husband and wife together with their children. The scriptures call the authority to unite families forever the sealing power. This is the same authority that Jesus gave the Apostle Peter to declare blessings on earth that will continue in heaven.

In a sealing room, a bride and groom kneel together at an altar to be sealed for this life and for eternity. This ordinance is also sometimes referred to as "temple marriage" or "eternal marriage." Children born or adopted into these eternal marriages can also be sealed to their families forever.

Knowing that our families can be together after death brings greater meaning to life. It encourages us to be honorable and faithful. It also brings peace as we face trials--even the suffering or death of loved ones. The promise of eternal life with our families helps us to understand God's love for all people.

JOIN US for the Yorba Linda California Temple Open House from April 30 to May 23, 2026 (excluding Sundays) to see what this temple's Sealing Room will look like.

To secure free reservations to the Open House, please visit:

www.yorbalindacaliforniatemple.org

To learn more about the rooms inside the temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please visit:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/inside-temples

Photo credits:
Orem, Utah Sealing Room
Tallahassee, Florida Sealing Room
Laie, Hawaii Sealing Room
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04/18/2026

Join us at the Yorba Linda Temple Open House April 30 - May 23 (excluding Sundays). Feel the spirit of this beautiful new temple in our area! For reservations, please visit: yorbalindacaliforniatemple.org
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04/17/2026

The Celestial Room in each temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives us a glimpse into heaven. At the conclusion of each endowment session (which takes place in the endowment room), participants enter the beautiful, serene Celestial Room.

There are no ceremonies performed in this room. Rather, it is a place of quiet peace, prayer, and reflection meant to symbolize heaven, where we may live forever with our family in the presence of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Join us for the Yorba Linda California Temple Open House from April 30 to May 23, 2026 (excluding Sundays) to see what this temple's Celestial Room will look like. To secure free reservations to the Open House, please visit:

www.yorbalindacaliforniatemple.org

To learn more about the rooms inside the temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please visit:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/inside-temples...

Photo Credits:
Top Left: San Antonio, Texas Temple Celestial Room
Top Right: Taylorsville, Utah Temple Celestial Room
Bottom: Cordoba, Argentina Temple Celestial Room
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04/15/2026

Join us at the Yorba Linda Temple Open House!

Starting April 30 - May 23 (excluding Sundays), the public is invited to tour this beautiful temple and learn more about its sacred purposes.

Please scan the QR code below to make a free reservation.

Hope to see you there!
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04/09/2026

The Endowment Room

The Endowment Room in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a special space where patrons receive inspired instruction about eternal.

At one time or another, most people have wondered about the purpose of life. Who are we? Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where will we go after this life is over? In temples, Church members learn more about the answers to these questions and God's loving plan for the happiness of His children.

One of the sacred ceremonies performed in temples is the Endowment ordinance. During this ordinance, participants are reminded that our life on earth is part of an eternal journey -- a journey that began before we were born, when we lived with our loving Father in Heaven as His spirit children. We came here to receive a body, gain experience, and learn to follow God's plan for our happiness. The role of Jesus Christ as the Redeemer of all God's children is central to the Endowment ordinance.

Participants also make sacred promises with the Lord, called covenants. These covenants include obeying God, following Jesus Christ, being morally pure, and dedicating their time and talents to the Lord's service. These commitments become guiding principles in their everyday lives. Honoring these sacred covenants brings greater peace, joy and blessings in this life as they strive to return to live with God forever.

Join us for the Yorba Linda California Temple Open House from April 30 to May 23, 2026 (excluding Sundays) to see what this temple's Endowment Room will look like. To secure free reservations to the Open House, please visit:

www.yorbalindacaliforniatemple.org

To learn more about the rooms inside the temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please visit:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/inside-temples...

Photo Credit: Rome, Italy Temple and Payson, Utah Temple
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04/09/2026

04/05/2026

This Easter don't just remember the Greater Love of Jesus Christ - live it. His love brings peace, hope and happiness. Find ways you can let His Greater Love shine today.