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Posted On: October 17th 2026, 03:31 pm
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When the Oakland Temple’s exterior lights were turned off during an energy crisis, air traffic control called asking for them to come back on. Pilots had been using the temple as a landmark to help them find their way. What a beautiful reminder that the temple points us toward the Savior, whose light can guide us through our darkest moments.

➡️ How has the temple helped you find direction in your life?

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Comments (13)
marlenewgallacher 4 hours ago

marlenewgallacher

President Hoops was my Stake President. I loved the Zoakland Stake❤️

andruszack a day ago

andruszack

I thought it was a guide for ships coming into the bay and the Alameda port. Like all these legends, they had to start somewhere.

grammapam45 a day ago

grammapam45

Yes, Los Angeles temple & LAX

dottielottie01 a day ago

dottielottie01

The London Temple near Gatwick is under the close flightpath to the airport either flying out or in. I have personally flown over it and seen it. 😀 In the Temple grounds you can smell the fuel as well.

theliftedvision 2 days ago

theliftedvision

What a beautiful picture of the temple as a light that points us toward the Savior.

lesliejohnson4493 2 days ago

lesliejohnson4493

Brother Hill was in our ward for years, and still a dear friend with a painful life story. 💔

marylparks 2 days ago

marylparks

What a great story, love it.

godisthatwebecome 2 days ago

godisthatwebecome

I believe this is Los Angeles

15emeraldeyes 2 days ago

15emeraldeyes

I lived there and knew that story. I also believe something was either prophesied or was in the dedication about the same thing-being a beacon. You can see the whole Bay Area from the top on a clear day.

denise_kerseyrocks 3 days ago

denise_kerseyrocks

Grew up in the Bay Area and was married in the Oakland temple. Love that you are sharing this story❤️

hinchingusa 3 days ago

hinchingusa

See? The temple blesses EVERYONE!! 😊👏

mariefraserc17 3 days ago

mariefraserc17

I think I remember you both telling a similar story about the Los Angeles temple - as the temple is also not too far from the airport here. Love this!

jsie25 3 days ago

jsie25

💡🙌🏽

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