July 24.
The Utah holiday.
The day of the pioneers.
There was the parade and fireworks of course.
But my favorite thing... was getting to see the Old Rock Church.
The Utah holiday.
The day of the pioneers.
There was the parade and fireworks of course.
But my favorite thing... was getting to see the Old Rock Church.
I've driven past this building ever since I can remember.
I thought it was Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory because of the bell tower on top.
I've been to a baby blessing here,
I even went to an swing dancing FHE in the gym.
But today was different.
Today I learned all about the history behind the rocks.
I thought it was Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory because of the bell tower on top.
I've been to a baby blessing here,
I even went to an swing dancing FHE in the gym.
But today was different.
Today I learned all about the history behind the rocks.
Did you know they used to have rock gathering parties?
Resources were limited so they had to use what they had... which was rocks.
You can find sandstone, copper, silver, and even petrified wood when you pay attention to the details.
Resources were limited so they had to use what they had... which was rocks.
You can find sandstone, copper, silver, and even petrified wood when you pay attention to the details.
One of my favorite things was noticing the symmetry of the rocks.
There's a line of symmetry in the picture above.
It goes from the keystone all the way up!
Holy detail.
The builders laid every single rock down exactly where they wanted it on the ground first.
Then they put it up on the building.
Wow.
There's a line of symmetry in the picture above.
It goes from the keystone all the way up!
Holy detail.
The builders laid every single rock down exactly where they wanted it on the ground first.
Then they put it up on the building.
Wow.
The font above, is the apparently the oldest font in the state of Utah.
It's gorgeous!
The rocks along the top of the fount are also special.
Families who helped build the church were allowed to place a family stone there.
The mural is also incredible.
They teach the 7 year old primary class in there now.
I wish I was 7 so I could have sunday school in that room every week.
It's gorgeous!
The rocks along the top of the fount are also special.
Families who helped build the church were allowed to place a family stone there.
The mural is also incredible.
They teach the 7 year old primary class in there now.
I wish I was 7 so I could have sunday school in that room every week.
The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is so important to me.
It is my life.
I am grateful for those who came before me who built such beautiful places to worship in.
You can read more about our church here.
What a wonderful world.
It is my life.
I am grateful for those who came before me who built such beautiful places to worship in.
You can read more about our church here.
What a wonderful world.