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Groundbreaking Held for the Cincinnati Ohio Temple
Elder Alan T. Phillips, a General Authority Seventy and member of the United States Northeast Area Presidency, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cincinnati Ohio Temple on Saturday, November 7, 2026. "We honor those who have gone before us: the early Saints of Ohio, who sacrificed so much, and the faithful members of these stakes, who have traveled many miles to worship," said Elder Phillips. "They have laid a foundation of faith upon which we now build."
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Heber Valley Utah Temple Basement Construction Progress
Work is advancing on the basement level of the Heber Valley Utah Temple, where the concrete walls are nearing completion. Moisture sealing is being applied to the exterior surfaces to protect the structure from water intrusion. Inside the basement, electrical conduits and plumbing pipes have been installed beneath the future floor slab, while additional gravel is delivered by conveyor boom, spread, and compacted to create a level base for the concrete pour.
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Exterior Cladding Advances at the Birmingham England Temple
Stone veneer panels are being installed across the exterior of the Birmingham England Temple, covering the bright orange sheathing boards. Extensive scaffolding surrounds the structure, providing crews with temporary platforms as installation progresses. The temple is being constructed as part of a redevelopment of the property, which was formerly occupied by the local mission offices. Construction began in March 2025.
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Lethbridge Alberta Temple Rises as a West Lethbridge Landmark
Rising in West Lethbridge at a prominent bend in the Oldman River, the Lethbridge Alberta Temple continues to take shape as work progresses on the building's exterior and surrounding grounds. Crews are installing exterior stonework, while finishing work is being applied to the spire frame positioned on a nearby staging pad. Concrete planters have been established around the temple entrance as site development moves forward.
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Landscapers Beautify the Grounds Around the Beehive House
Landscaping work is progressing around the Beehive House as improvements continue to the grounds surrounding Temple Square. At the Salt Lake Temple, doorknobs have been temporarily removed so they can be modified to prevent them from turning. The six-part video series 'Dedicate,' which follows seven young adults from seven countries as they explore the Salt Lake Temple, is now available to stream on Prime Video. The sixth and final episode is scheduled for release in April 2027, coinciding with the opening of the Salt Lake Temple to the public.
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Austin Texas Temple Portico Stonework Revealed
Scaffolding has recently been removed from the front portico of the Austin Texas Temple, revealing the beautiful stonework and architectural details of the entrance. The newly exposed facade showcases the craftsmanship of the stone finishes and provides a clearer view of the temple's design. Elsewhere on the building, work continues on installing stone cladding on the tower and planters, while landscaping progresses on the grounds northwest of the temple.
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Stockholm Sweden Temple Reconstruction Advances
Dark brown roofing has been installed on the A-framed Stockholm Sweden Temple, while work continues on the application of the exterior finishes. The detached spires have also been set in place, reestablishing a distinctive architectural feature of the temple's design. Scaffolding remains around portions of the building as crews continue work on the exterior, bringing the reconstruction project closer to completion.
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Cupola Installed Atop the Santiago West Chile Temple Tower
The cupola has been installed atop the steeple of the Santiago West Chile Temple, marking an important milestone in the construction of Santiago's second house of the Lord. Exterior construction is nearing completion, with the stone cladding now in place. Along the perimeter of the property, preparations are underway to landscape the strip between the public sidewalk and the landscape curbing, further enhancing the temple grounds.
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Lighting the Steeple of the Teton River idaho Temple
Architectural lighting has been added along the base of the upper tier of the Teton River Idaho Temple steeple, illuminating the elegant architectural features of the towering structure. Installation of the exterior cladding is drawing closer to completion, revealing more of the temple's finished design. Meanwhile, landscaping is advancing around the property, further enhancing the temple's setting in northern Rexburg.
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Fence Installation Progress at the Cali Colombia Temple Site
At the Cali Colombia Temple, significant progress is being made on the installation of exterior stone cladding, adding distinctive window surrounds, cornices, pilasters, and other architectural details. Around the property, installation of the permanent fence is also progressing, establishing a defined perimeter around the temple grounds. Meanwhile, palm trees are being planted as soft landscaping gets underway.
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Pago Pago American Samoa Temple Opens for Public Tours
Elder K. Brett Nattress, General Authority Seventy and Assistant Executive Director of the Church’s Temple Department, welcomed journalists to the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple for a special preview on Monday, November 2, 2026. The public is invited to tour the temple from Wednesday, November 4, through Saturday, November 21, 2026. The temple’s design reflects American Samoa's culture and natural environment. Interior patterns draw inspiration from the red ginger plant, traditional Samoan weaving and carving, and decorative designs familiar in island architecture. Greens and gold tones reflect the island’s vegetation and the colors of the sunrise and sunset.
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Elder Kearon Dedicates the Wichita Kansas Temple
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Wichita Kansas Temple on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Before the dedication, Elder Kearon expressed his hope that individuals would find peace in their challenges by attending the temple. "I know this moment represents countless prayers and the devoted, faithful efforts of so many," he said. The temple is the first house of the Lord to be dedicated in Kansas.
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Open House Begins for the Fort Worth Texas Temple
The open house for the Fort Worth Texas Temple began today with a media day for journalists and invited guests. The public is invited to attend the open house from Thursday, November 5, through Saturday, November 21, 2026 (excluding Sundays). The temple is located at 1851 Greenridge Drive in Burleson. The temple’s interior design celebrates Spanish Colonial architecture and craftsmanship unique to the Fort Worth region. Patterns inspired by Spanish lace and an interlocking of quatrefoils appear throughout the temple. Decorative arches, custom metalwork and art glass details reflect the local heritage and agriculture.
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Elder Renlund Dedicates the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple on Sunday, November 1, 2026. San Luis Potosí was established over 400 years ago following the discovery of silver deposits. The region is also full of rivers, springs, and waterfalls. "For centuries, people have come to the state of San Luis Potosí seeking treasures from the earth, life-giving water from its rivers, and connection to other communities. Today the Lord adds yet another reason for people to come — a holy temple," said Elder Renlund.
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Steel Beams and Columns Rise Above the Tacloban City Philippines Temple Site
Set against a lush hillside, the Tacloban City Philippines Temple is rising above its construction site as steel beams and columns frame the second story of the building. Extensive scaffolding surrounds portions of the building as crews prepare to install the exterior finishes. A tower crane stands overhead, assisting the ongoing development of the temple's framework. The temple is the first to be constructed on the island of Leyte.
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Lagos Nigeria Temple Concrete Structure Takes Shape
Rising prominently above the surrounding construction site, the Lagos Nigeria Temple's reinforced concrete structural frame is now in place. A tower crane was used to lift and position materials throughout this phase of construction. Nearby, work is also underway on the temple's ancillary facilities, with foundations and structural elements beginning to take shape as development of the larger temple complex progresses.
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Monument Signs Installed at the Anchorage Alaska Temple
The installation of two monument signs marks another milestone in the finishing touches at the Anchorage Alaska Temple. One sign has been placed at the entrance to the property, welcoming visitors to the temple grounds, while the second stands in front of the temple entrance. The freshly paved parking lot has been striped, adding finishing details to the site as landscaping and improvements near completion. A public open house is scheduled for May 13–29, 2027.
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Welcome Center Opens at the Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
Visitors to the Tulsa Oklahoma Temple construction site are invited to explore the recently opened Welcome Center and meet the construction service missionaries. Throughout the construction process, these missionaries will document the temple’s construction and history, represent the interests of the Church, help maintain the construction site, and minister to construction crews through activities such as weekly devotionals. In addition to these responsibilities, the missionaries look forward to welcoming visitors and sharing in the excitement of the temple's progress.
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Budapest Hungary Temple Rises on a Beautiful Hillside
Located in the Harsánylejtő neighborhood of Budapest, the approximately 18,000-square-foot (1,672-square-meter) Budapest Hungary Temple is taking shape on a scenic hillside site, alongside an arrival center and patron housing. The temple's reinforced concrete structural walls are in place, defining the building's single-story layout and prominent entrance portico. Above the roofline, scaffolding surrounds the rising steeple as work progresses on its exterior finishes.
Building Patron Housing for the Tarawa Kiribati Temple
About a quarter mile west of the Tarawa Kiribati Temple site, construction is progressing on ancillary facilities that include patron housing and a meetinghouse. The housing facility's structural framing is in place, including the roof trusses. Openings in the exterior framing have been boarded over, enclosing the structure as work moves forward on the interior. The meetinghouse is being built with reinforced masonry.
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Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple Foundation Work Progresses
At the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple site, foundation work is advancing as crews excavate the building footprint and begin forming the concrete foundation. Excavated areas are being prepared for the footings and foundation walls that will support the temple's single-story structure. Underground utility installations are progressing alongside this work, with water and drainage systems being established.
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Freetown Sierra Leone Temple Illuminated at Night
The nearly completed Freetown Sierra Leone Temple is illuminated against the evening sky, highlighting the ornamented exterior stone and architectural features. Warm lighting accentuates the arched entrance and stained-glass windows, while the silver-toned spire rises above the central tower. Palm trees, landscaped planting beds, and paved walkways frame the temple grounds, where site work is being finalized.
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December Groundbreaking Announced for the Lehi Utah Temple
Elder John A. McCune, a member of the Utah Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lehi Utah Temple on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Preliminary construction has been underway at the 22.48-acre site, located northwest of the intersection of 3950 North and Center Street, for over the past year. A meetinghouse will share the property. It will be the eighth temple dedicated in Utah County.
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Elder Gilbert Dedicates the Cody Wyoming Temple
Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Cody Wyoming Temple on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Located in the Big Horn Basin, Cody was established in a wilderness frontier. "May we mark this temple dedication as an invitation to go to the spiritual frontiers in our own lives," said Elder Gilbert. "As we do, I promise that we will become who the Lord needs us to become." The temple is the third to be built in Wyoming and the first dedicated by Elder Gilbert.
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Querétaro Mexico Temple Grounds Near Completion
Landscaping is progressing around the Querétaro Mexico Temple, where young palm trees, shrubs, and ground cover are being planted throughout the grounds. Paved walkways and patterned hardscape create a network of paths leading to the temple entrance, while workers continue finishing the landscaped beds and surrounding pedestrian areas. Decorative black lamp posts and low stone borders define the walkways and planting areas, bringing the grounds closer to completion. The temple's white exterior stands prominently against the surrounding urban skyline.
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Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple Hardscape and Landscaping Progress
At the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple, additional curbing has been poured to define the parking areas on the south and east sides of the building, while forms are being prepared for an oval-shaped hardscape feature. In the garden spaces, landscape fabric is being laid in preparation for a mix of shrubs and perennial plantings. Along the southeast corner of the third floor, intricate stonework around the arched windows is nearing completion, adding definition to this prominent section of the building.
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Wellington New Zealand Temple Construction on Hillside Site
The Wellington New Zealand Temple is taking shape on a prominent hillside in the beautiful harbor city of Porirua. Scaffolding draped in white protective sheeting surrounds much of the building as exterior work progresses. Structural framing remains visible along portions of the upper level, while construction activity continues around the base of the temple. The sloping terrain and surrounding natural landscape contribute to the distinctive character of the property.
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Framing and Landscaping Progress at the Jacksonville Florida Temple
Heavy steel framing continues to take shape at the Jacksonville Florida Temple, with beams and columns outlining the building's structure. On top of the temple, sections of corrugated metal decking have been installed for the future roof. Along the perimeter of the property, landscaping is progressing, with rows of young ornamental plants and grass sod being established beside the black metal fence and concrete sidewalk.
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Spire Installed Atop the Fairbanks Alaska Temple Tower
A major milestone has been reached at the Fairbanks Alaska Temple with the installation of the spire and finial atop the central tower, completing the steeple's distinctive silhouette. Meanwhile, exterior cladding is progressing across the building, as work advances toward completion. Fully enclosing the temple was a priority ahead of the winter season. A building wrap is being applied to the wood sheathing of the ancillary building where a distribution center, waiting area, and restrooms will be housed.
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Exterior Cladding Reaches Top of Santiago West Chile Temple Tower
The tower of the Santiago West Chile Temple is nearing completion, with exterior cladding extending to the top and art-glass windows in place. Crews are preparing to install the domed cupola that will crown the structure, marking a major milestone in the temple's exterior construction. Landscaping of the grounds continues including the planting of deciduous trees on the property.
