https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/news/ Receive news, events, and construction updates on the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. en-us © 2026, ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org 60 https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/assets/img/churchofjesuschristtemples.png https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:52:00 -0600 Sun, 03 May 2026 21:52:00 -0600 "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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/davao-philippines-temple/photographs/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:52:00 -0600 "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."

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lindon-utah-temple/photographs/ Sun, 03 May 2026 17:14:57 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/wichita-kansas-temple/photographs/ Sat, 02 May 2026 21:45:26 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/san-diego-california-temple/photographs/ Fri, 01 May 2026 14:18:26 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cape-town-south-africa-temple/photographs/ Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:31 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/freetown-sierra-leone-temple/photographs/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:09:10 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/kona-hawaii-temple/photographs/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:54:29 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/colorado-springs-colorado-temple/photographs/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:33:40 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/teton-river-idaho-temple/photographs/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:13:31 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lindon-utah-temple/photographs/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:27:01 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/smithfield-utah-temple/photographs/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:12:55 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lone-mountain-nevada-temple/photographs/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:58:01 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/buenos-aires-city-center-argentina-temple/photographs/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:05:22 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/yorba-linda-california-temple/photographs/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:03:19 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/queretaro-mexico-temple/photographs/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:35:06 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/birmingham-england-temple/photographs/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:21:37 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/provo-utah-rock-canyon-temple/photographs/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:53:18 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/heber-valley-utah-temple/photographs/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:07:56 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/winchester-virginia-temple/photographs/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:36:27 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lehi-utah-temple/photographs/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:49:06 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cody-wyoming-temple/photographs/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:16:14 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/montpelier-idaho-temple/photographs/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:05:06 -0600 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.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/natal-brazil-temple/photographs/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:48:10 -0600 The new Nauvoo Temple Visitors’ Center will be dedicated by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The date marks the 24th anniversary of the dedication of the reconstructed Nauvoo Illinois Temple and commemorates the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, who were killed in Carthage, Illinois, on June 27, 1844. The restored Brigham and Mary Ann Young Home will also be rededicated. The new visitors’ center features historical artifacts, interactive exhibits, a short film, a Tiffany stained-glass window of Jesus Christ, and children’s activities. The dedicatory session will be broadcast live for all who wish to participate.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/nauvoo-illinois-temple/photographs/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:23 -0600 The groundbreaking ceremony for the Springfield Missouri Temple has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante of the United States Southeast Area Presidency will preside at the event. The temple will be the third dedicated house of the Lord in the state, joining the Kansas City Missouri Temple (2012) and St. Louis Missouri Temple (1997).

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/springfield-missouri-temple/photographs/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:14:06 -0600 The public is invited to tour the Ephraim Utah Temple during a public open house from Wednesday, September 2, through Saturday, September 19, 2026 (excluding Sundays). An event for the media will be held on Monday, August 31, followed by one day of private tours for invited guests. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district and rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/ephraim-utah-temple/photographs/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:04:20 -0600 The public open house for the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple begins this week. Tours will be offered Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning Thursday, April 23, and continuing through Saturday, May 9, 2026, excluding Sundays. The tours are free, and no reservations are needed. The temple's design was inspired by local landscapes, including art glass that reflects the green vegetation and blue water of the nearby McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Watch a virtual tour of the temple.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/willamette-valley-oregon-temple/photographs/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:12:25 -0600 During a devotional held in the Marysville Washington Stake, Elder Hugo E. Martinez of the United States West Area Presidency read a First Presidency statement that said: "We are pleased to announce the construction of a temple in Marysville, Washington. The specific location and timing of the construction will be announced later. This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing — one that will allow more frequent access to the ordinances, covenants and power that can only be found in the house of the Lord." It will be the seventh temple constructed in the state.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/marysville-washington-temple/photographs/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:18:27 -0600 Stone cladding has been installed across much of the exterior of the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple, with crews continuing their work toward the front façade. Sheathing and damp-proofing layers behind the stone help form a durable, weather-resistant building envelope. Site development is also progressing, with walkways and other hardscape elements taking shape at the rear of the property.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/grand-rapids-michigan-temple/photographs/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:50:57 -0600 Church members, leaders, public officials, and invited guests gathered for the groundbreaking service for the Teresina Brazil Temple on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event marked a historic milestone for the Church in the states of Piauí and Maranhão, located in northeastern Brazil. Elder Ciro Schmeil, First Counselor in the Brazil Area Presidency, presided at the event. In his message, he taught that "temples are a demonstration of God's love" for His children and a place where they draw closer to Jesus Christ.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/teresina-brazil-temple/photographs/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:20:37 -0600