Open House Held in Renovated Honolulu Tabernacle

Honolulu, Hawaii—More than eight thousand people attended a seven-hour open house here on Saturday, November 14, marking the completed renovation of the Honolulu Tabernacle.

Located midway between Waikiki Beach and downtown Honolulu, the tabernacle also serves as the Honolulu stake center. The tabernacle has been a center of Church activity in the Hawaiian Islands since its dedication in 1941.

Planning for the remodeling began two years ago, and construction began in early 1987. Special efforts were made to preserve the large native trees and plants on the grounds. The tabernacle and three other buildings are on a four-acre site purchased by the Church in 1935.

In addition to housing the Honolulu stake and its officers, the tabernacle also houses the Waikiki and Makiki wards.

The open house concluded with a musical program, “Our Heavenly Father’s Plan.” A well-known singer, Loyal Garner, and a number of both member and nonmember entertainers participated in the production.