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Through the Camera Lens
The People at Nauvoo
Like Walking the Streets of Zion

Text and Photographs by Scot Facer Proctor

Note: Click on photos below for enlargements.

Elder David E. Sorensen (left) talked with Community of Christ (formerly RLDS Church) President W. Grant McMurray (right) at service by the graves of Joseph, Hyrum and Emma Smith. Meridian's Film Editor, Kieth Merrill (center), looked on.

Youth and missionaries joined in a wonderful rendition of "Now Let Us Rejoice" at the Coverstone Ceremony.

The choir was half in the sun and half in the shade of the temple as they sung and performed at the Coverstone Ceremony.

The Saints gathered en masse and were not disappointed in the rich outpouring of the Spirit at every occasion of this day of dedication, Thursday, June 27, 2002.

I always delight to see the children gather at the coverstone ceremonies and to participate in the dedication of temples. This will preserve the memory of such sacred events in the hearts and minds of the people for generations to come.

Continue Reading this Article: Part 4

(All photographs Copyright 2002 Scot Facer Proctor)

 

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Scot and Maurine Proctor at the Southeast Cornerstone of the Nauvoo Temple on June 27, 2002.

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Like Walking the Streets of Zion

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