Community of Christ International Headquarters Temple and Auditorium is a house of worship located within Independence's Temple Lot facility, originally opened to the public in 1958 after more than three decades of planning and construction. The lovely auditorium, which was constructed under the vision and supervision of Community of Christ President Frederick M. Smith, showcases a 5,800-seat chamber that is home to one of the United States' largest freestanding pipe organs, which contains 6,334 pipes. The Aeolian-Skinner organ is best known as the instrument used by famed organist John Obetz for his weekly radio program Auditorium Organ in the 20th century. Temple visitors can embark on self-guided tours and explore the Worshiper's Path, which showcases symbolic religious artwork, or take a moment for reflection within its Meditation Chapel, which is home to an award-winning stained-glass window and a museum showcasing artifacts related to church history.

1001 W Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050, Phone: 816-833-1000

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