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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Hamburg Germany Temple Site Location Announced
The location for the Hamburg Germany Temple was announced today as the 1.4-acre site where the meetinghouse for the Hamburg Ward is located at Wartenau 20, Hamburg, Germany. It will be the third house of the Lord built in the country. The Freiberg Germany Temple was dedicated in 1985, and the Frankfurt Germany Temple was dedicated in 1987. Plans for the temple in Hamburg were announced in 2023.
Major Renovation Announced for the Apia Samoa Temple
Beginning December 23, 2026, the Apia Samoa Temple will be closed for extensive renovation. During the closure, members from the temple district are encouraged to attend other temples as their circumstances permit. Those desiring to receive their own ordinances should contact a temple in the surrounding area to make the necessary arrangements. The temple was dedicated in 1983 and rededicated in 2005 after a fire destroyed the original building.
Open House and Dedication Announced for the Modesto California Temple
The public open house for the Modesto California Temple will be held from October 16 through October 31, 2026 (excluding Sundays). The event will begin with a media day on Tuesday, October 13, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to congregations in the temple district.
Open House Begins for Renovated San Diego California Temple
The open house for the San Diego California Temple began today with a media day for journalists and invited guests. Doors will open to the public from June 18 through July 11, 2026 (excluding Sundays). Tours are free, but reservations are strongly encouraged. The four-story, ten-spire temple sits just off Interstate 5 near the community of La Jolla. Distinctive interior features include a celestial room that spans two levels and an atrium at the temple's center.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
385
Total
219
Dedicated
61
Under Construction
105
Announced
The construction and renovation of Latter-day Saint temples is determined by the Church's First Presidency. New temple locations are most often announced at the Church's semiannual General Conference meetings.
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