Mormonism Research Ministry

The Utah Christian Research Center: A Resource in the Salt Lake Valley

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Eric Johnson

Mormonism Research Ministry purchased the first floor of a two-story commercial building on August 1, 2023, which is housing the Utah Christian Research Center (UCRC). The total square footage is 2300 square feet. It opened on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Hours

  • Wednesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Features

  • A bookstore offering a variety of Christian books as well as books discussing Mormonism from both a Christian and scholarly perspective
  • A research library containing a variety of resources
  • Displays on the Bible, including biblical archaeology and the history of the English Bible
  • Displays on Mormon events, including the translation of the Book of Mormon and the Book of Abraham
  • A classroom where we can host speaking events beginning in 2024.

This center is located directly between Provo (BYU) and Salt Lake City (church administrative offices) on the I-15. A total of 70% of everyone who lives in Utah is within one hour of this facility.

Address

579 W. Galena Park Place, Draper. You can just type in “Utah Christian Research Center” into Google Maps and it will take you right there. Enter through the glass door around the left side of the building.

Teaching Sessions

These sessions on Saturday mornings  (9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) will take place at the Utah Christian Research Center in Draper, UT. Apologists and pastors will address  a variety of topics. Q&A will be available. Notice: We have 35 seats, which will be available on a first come first serve basis.

The first floor of this builidng in Draper, UT is just a mile off the I-15 freeway (12300 S. exit.)

Donations

If you would like to help us with the many expenses we have incurred, please visit mrm.org/donate and choose to either send a check or use a credit card. Include a note that the donation is for the facility. Our mailing address is:

Mormonism Research Ministry, PO Box 1746, Draper, UT 84020-1746

Web site

UtahChristianResearchCenter.com

Common Questions

  • What is the business plan for the UCRC? Answer. Click here
  • Does my donation go straight to this project? Answer: If you specifiy that your donation is for the UCRC, it 100% goes to that fund.
  • If I donate to UCRC, is it tax-deductible? Answer: Yes, we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. You will receive a receipt for your donation.

Listen to 3 episodes of Viewpoint on Mormonism that aired the last week of November 2023 as Bill and Eric describe their dreams and the realization that the building belongs to MRM.