‘Mormon Land’: Two churches came together for sale of Kirtland Temple. How those ties may now change.
Acknowledging a sense of “sadness” and “profound loss,” a Community of Christ historian discusses the historic building’s past and his hopes for its future.
(Tribune file photo) Kirtland Temple in Ohio. The historic building is now owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.