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HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"We love and cherish our dedicated temples and the essential, exalting ordinances that are performed there. We thank heaven and the presiding Brethren that more and more of them are being built, giving more and more of us greater access to them."
—Jeffrey R. Holland

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Photo:  Matt Martinich

Preliminary Site Work Underway for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple

Site preparation is underway for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple, marking the first visible phase of development on the property. Crews are actively clearing and grading the site with heavy equipment, creating a more uniform surface in preparation for construction. Once the preliminary work has been completed, the date for a groundbreaking ceremony will be announced.
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Cladding Installed on the Front Portico of the Teton River Idaho Temple

With stone cladding now covering much of the north elevation of the Teton River Idaho Temple, installation efforts have shifted to the east side, including the front portico. On the west side, framing is in place for the rear portico, where those who have been sealed will exit to greet family and friends. Cladding has also been installed on several sections of the tower, further advancing the exterior finish of Rexburg's second temple.
Photo:  Greg Farley

President Henry B. Eyring Will Dedicate the Lindon Utah Temple

President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, will dedicate the Lindon Utah Temple on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He will be accompanied by Elder Steven R. Bangerter, Executive Director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Susan; and Elder Jorge T. Becerra of the Utah Area Presidency and his wife, Debbie. The dedicatory session will take place at 11:00 a.m. MDT and will be broadcast to all congregations within the temple district.
Photo:  Bruce Christensen

Furnishing the Interior of the Smithfield Utah Temple

Delivery trucks are arriving at the Smithfield Utah Temple site, where crews are unloading, unpacking, and placing furnishings throughout the three-story building. Over the coming months, interior spaces will be prepared for their intended use, and activity will center on final installations, details, and plantings on the grounds ahead of the open house and dedication. The dates for the open house have not yet been announced.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



384

Total


214

Dedicated


64

Under Construction


106

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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Colorado Springs Colorado Temple
Planning and approval phase; site location announced; exterior rendering released; heavy equipment on site for preliminary site preparations
Teton River Idaho Temple
Exterior wall framing, sheathing, and cladding underway
Lindon Utah Temple
Preparing for dedication
Smithfield Utah Temple
Furnishing the temple; temple president and matron called