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Installing the Entrance Hardscape for the Anchorage Alaska Temple
Temperatures are beginning to rise in Alaska’s largest city where work has commenced on the entrance hardscape for the new Anchorage Alaska Temple. A raised crosswalk will connect the temple and future meetinghouse, intersected by a landscaped median that will separate lanes of on-site traffic. Construction of the temple began in the early months of 2024 and is expected to continue into 2027.
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Basement Walls in Place for the Tampa Florida Temple
The structural walls for the basement and baptismal font of the Tampa Florida Temple are now in place, and crews have begun installing concrete footings for the temple’s main floor. Underground utility work has been completed, and shipments of structural steel are arriving on site in preparation for heavy framing. At the corner of the property, walls have been erected for the ancillary building that will house a distribution center.
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Excavation for the Foundation of the Kumasi Ghana Temple
Excavation for the foundation of the Kumasi Ghana Temple began earlier this year following the groundbreaking ceremony held in October. The temple is the second to be constructed in Ghana and will serve members in the nation’s second-largest city. Ghana’s first temple, the Accra Ghana Temple, was dedicated in 2004 in the capital and largest city of Accra. Situated in a lush rainforest region, Kumasi is known as "The Garden City."
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Visitors' Center Closes at the Modesto California Temple
With major construction of the Modesto California Temple nearing completion, the temporary visitors’ center has closed, and the construction missionary couple are concluding their service with heartfelt appreciation from local members. Construction on the temple—located next to the stake center of the Modesto California North Stake—began 31 months ago. Dates for the public open house and dedication have not yet been announced.
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Landscaping Progress on the Grounds of the Londrina Brazil Temple
Landscaping efforts are making steady progress at the Londrina Brazil Temple, as the site transitions from an active construction zone into a more refined and welcoming setting. Flowerbeds are taking shape and early plantings are taking root, including young trees that will frame the temple and provide future shade. As work continues, the grounds will reflect the peaceful, manicured landscape envisioned for the final design.
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Santiago West Chile Temple Will Be the City’s Second
The second temple to be constructed in Santiago, Chile, continues to rise in the commune of Maipú, with construction beginning just under 41 years after the dedication of the first temple in the city. The Santiago Chile Temple holds the distinction of being the first built in a Spanish-speaking country and the second in South America. With significant growth in Church membership in the region, the Santiago West Chile Temple will serve members on the west side of the metropolitan area.
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Montpelier Idaho Temple Open House and Dedication Announced
A public open house for the Montpelier Idaho Temple will be held this September from Thursday, September 10, through Saturday, September 26, 2026 (excluding Sundays). The open house will commence with a media day held on Tuesday, September 8, followed by private tours for invited guests on September 9. The temple will be dedicated on Sunday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. with a rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
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Elder Renlund Dedicates the Davao Philippines Temple
"Because of what we do in the temple, we gain strength to endure and prosper outside of the temple," said Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the dedication of the Davao Philippines Temple on Sunday, May 3, 2026. "We create greater power to resist temptation and to repent. We receive hope, comfort, and strength to withstand mortality’s trials better," he said.
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President Eyring Dedicates the Lindon Utah Temple
"That which we experience in the temple increases our desire to submit our hearts and our wills to God, as His humble children," said President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, at the dedication of the Lindon Utah Temple on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He added, "When we obey what we are taught in the temple with all our hearts, it makes possible our receiving the gift of peace."
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President and Matron Called Over the Wichita Kansas Temple
Brian Lee Rawson and Linda Christine Glines Rawson of the Derby Kansas Stake have been called as president and matron of the Wichita Kansas Temple. President Rawson is a temple worker and former Area Seventy, stake president, bishop and high councilor. Sister Rawson is a Primary teacher and temple worker and former stake and ward Young Women president.
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Open House Reservations Available for the San Diego California Temple
Reservations for the public open house of the San Diego California Temple are now available. Tours are completely free, but reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited parking. Visitors will be welcomed daily from Thursday, June 18, through Saturday, July 11, 2026, with no tours held on Sundays. Following the open house, the temple will be rededicated on Sunday, August 23, before resuming regular operations.
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Preparing for Foundation Work at the Cape Town South Africa Temple Site
Construction is in the early stages at the Cape Town South Africa Temple site, where utility infrastructure is being installed and preparations are underway for the foundations of the three primary buildings—the temple, a meetinghouse, and an arrival center. These below-grade systems lay the groundwork for the next phases of construction. Work on the project has progressed steadily over the past six months.
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Monument Sign Installed on the Freetown Sierra Leone Temple Grounds
Visible improvements are taking shape across the grounds of the Freetown Sierra Leone Temple, where the monument sign has been installed in the landscaped strip across from the main entrance. Royal palm trees have been planted along the strip and elsewhere on the property, while flowerbeds are being filled with hundreds of plantings. These developments mark a transition from structural work to interior finishing and site beautification.
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Temporary Visitors’ Center Opens at the Kona Hawaii Temple Site
A temporary visitors’ center is now open at the Kona Hawaii Temple site, offering Church members, community residents, and island visitors an opportunity to learn more about the temple and its construction progress. Much of the temple exterior has been clad in stone, and crews have begun work on the surrounding hardscape. Current activities include excavation, layout work with chalk lines, and installation of new fencing. A concrete pump truck is stationed in the cul-de-sac to support the efforts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Columns Rising for the Upper Floors of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
Heavy steel framing is underway for the upper levels of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple. Vertical steel I-beams are rising from the main floor structure, which is anchored to the concrete foundation below. Construction materials and equipment are staged nearby to support the ongoing vertical work. As additional steel is set and connected, the form of the multistory temple will become increasingly defined above the site.
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Updated Rendering Released for the Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple
An updated rendering for the Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple reveals a redesigned and repositioned steeple. The original multitiered tower with a tapering gold spire has been replaced by a slender, needle-like spire that rises above the front center section of the building. The multistory temple will be constructed on a former parking lot at the intersection of Avenida Córdoba and Reconquista in the San Nicolás neighborhood of downtown Buenos Aires. The 1.56-acre site will also feature a reproduction of the Christus statue.
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Yorba Linda California Temple Open House Tours Begin This Week
Public tours of the Yorba Linda California Temple begin this Thursday, April 30, and continue through Saturday, May 23, 2026, with no tours held on Sundays. Admission is completely free, but reservations are strongly recommended due to limited parking. The temple design reflects the local landscape and communities, including palm leaves in exterior stone carvings and colors and patterns inspired by historic Spanish mission buildings. Watch a virtual tour of the temple.
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Exterior Cladding of the Querétaro Mexico Temple Nears Completion
Exterior cladding of the Querétaro Mexico Temple is nearing completion as crews install the final precast panels on the upper tier of the steeple that rises prominently above the main body of the structure. The bright white cladding accentuates the temple’s mission-style architectural features. On the left side of the main entrance, a recessed space has been reserved for the cornerstone, which will be engraved with the year of dedication.
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Scaffolding Added to the Birmingham England Temple
Structural steel framing has been established for the Birmingham England Temple, including the central steeple, which rises as a defining architectural feature of the design. Recent efforts have concentrated around the base of the steeple, where scaffolding has been erected to provide safe access for work at height. Elsewhere on the site, construction continues on the ancillary building that will support temple operations.
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Installing Window Ornamentation at the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple
Window tracery and ornamental panels are being installed on the west side of the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple. Decorative tracery now fills the upper portions of the arched windows, while spandrel panels conceal the floor line where the third level intersects the exterior wall system. Stone cladding continues along the first story of the temple, and additional hardscape elements—including stair railings, planters, and boulders—are also being installed.
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Dewatering Progress at the Heber Valley Utah Temple Site
A temporary dewatering system is in place at the Heber Valley Utah Temple site where shallow groundwater is being extracted into nearby Lake Creek. The dewatering process poses no flood risk and does not impact the deep aquifers used for irrigation and drinking water. Once the foundation is in place, active pumping will transition to a passive, gravity-fed French drain system. New excavations are taking place at the west end of the property.
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Framers Making Progress on the Winchester Virginia Temple
Light-gauge steel framing is advancing at the Winchester Virginia Temple, where crews are installing steel studs to define the exterior walls of the structure. The framework of the entrance portico is clearly visible, establishing a prominent architectural feature at the main entry. The temple’s overall form is becoming increasingly defined and recognizable at its location on Merrimans Lane.
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Installation of Retaining Walls Advances at the Lehi Utah Temple Site
A fourth tier of the retaining wall system is now being installed at the north end of the Lehi Utah Temple site, located northwest of the intersection of Center Street and 3950 North in Lehi. Preliminary site development has been underway for approximately eight months, encompassing earthwork, utility installation, and excavation for the foundations of the temple and accompanying meetinghouse.
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Cody Wyoming Temple Leaders Called
Jerry Michael Snyder and Clarlyn Ellen Workman Snyder of the Worland Wyoming Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Cody Wyoming Temple. President Snyder is a patriarch, Primary teacher and temple sealer and former temple presidency counselor, mission presidency counselor, stake president, bishop and high councilor. Sister Snyder is a ward Primary teacher, patriarch’s scribe and temple worker and former assistant to the matron and stake Relief Society presidency counselor.
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Montpelier Idaho Temple President and Matron Called
Bart Orr Christensen and Cherie Lynn Bullock Christensen of the Grace Idaho Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Montpelier Idaho Temple. President Christensen is a temple sealer and former stake president, bishop and high councilor. Sister Christensen is a temple worker and former ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president and ward Primary presidency counselor.
Steeple Frame Installed Atop the Natal Brazil Temple
The Natal Brazil Temple has reached new heights with the installation of the steeple framework atop the structure, further defining its vertical profile. Exterior façade work is underway as crews secure cladding panels over concrete walls that have been prepared with a vapor barrier, advancing the building envelope. Construction on the temple began eleven months ago in the beautiful community of Nova Parnamirim.
