Camp Williams is getting religion — in the form of a new worship center.
On Friday, dignitaries officially opened Sunrise Hall, a 9,000-square-foot space — complete with a chapel, kitchen, conference rooms and chaplain offices — to serve thousands of Utah National Guard members.
The $2.5 million facility comes courtesy of donations from the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation, Zions Bank, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and many others, according to a news release.
National Guard funds cannot be used for the building of military chapels.
"Sunrise Hall, with the aesthetic design and gorgeous view overlooking the Utah Valley," the release said, "is intentionally positioned and designed to promote peace, serenity and renewal for all service and community members who use the facility."
Gail Miller, Zions' CEO Scott Anderson, and Dean M. Davies, a member of the LDS Church's Presiding Bishopric, were among Friday's speakers.
Construction of the worship center, located in Bluffdale near the line between Salt Lake and Utah counties, began in June 2013.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Gail Miller speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Scot Olson speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Scott Anderson, Zions bank, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Bishop Dean Davies, LDS Church, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune The Choral Arts Society of Utah sings a musical number at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton says a few words at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Chaplain James Montoya speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Lt. Gov. Specer Cox speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton (center) holds the scissors along with other dignitaries at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton (left) stands next to Gail Miller (center) as he shakes hands with Bishop Dean Davies, LDS Church (right), at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton (center) holds the scissors along with other dignitaries at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sunrise Hall, a newly constructed worship center at Camp Williams. Friday, August 7, 2015.
