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/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:43:33 -0600 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:43:33 -0600 On the west end of the Salt Lake Temple, the beautifully restored exterior doors have been returned to their original locations. The doors feature rich symbolism, including the beehive, a cherished emblem in Utah representing industry, harmony, order, and cooperation. Nineteenth-century Latter-day Saints described it as a symbol of the "sweet results of their toil, union and intelligent cooperation." Just north of Temple Square, demolition of the former Plaza Hotel continues. During the temple’s six-month open house, the site will serve as parking.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/salt-lake-temple/photographs/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:43:33 -0600 At the Torreón Mexico Temple site, a golden ball-and-spire finial has been installed atop the cupola, completing the temple's steeple. Privacy screening remains in place around the ornamental fencing, indicating that the grounds are not yet open to the public. Across the street, an existing meetinghouse has been expanded to serve as an arrival center, while a separate ancillary building has also been completed. Although the temple president and matron have been called, dates for the public open house and dedication have not yet been announced.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/torreon-mexico-temple/photographs/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:53:38 -0600 Landscapers are transforming the grounds of the Cody Wyoming Temple as they lay large sections of green sod around the building. Newly planted trees are taking root across the site, while planting beds and landscaped areas become more defined. With the temple's exterior nearly finished, attention is focused on completing the grounds and finalizing the interior. An open house for the temple will be held from Thursday, August 27, through Saturday, September 12, 2026.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cody-wyoming-temple/photographs/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:40:39 -0600 Stone cladding is progressing on the west side of the Lethbridge Alberta Temple as crews install panels across the exterior walls and windows are fitted into the rough openings. Nearby, staging pads have been prepared for the tower and spire sections that will be assembled to form the temple's steeple. The tower has been fully sheathed and wrapped, while a protective cap has been installed atop the spire framework.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lethbridge-alberta-temple/photographs/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:27:14 -0600 Foundation work is progressing at the Fairbanks Alaska Temple site as crews assemble formwork for the concrete foundation. Foundation forms are outlining the footprint of the building, while construction materials and equipment are staged across the site. Surrounded by the beauty of Fairbanks’ forested landscape and distant mountains, the future temple site continues its steady transformation.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fairbanks-alaska-temple/photographs/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:40:59 -0600 The public is invited to attend an open house of the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple from June 13 through June 27, 2026 (excluding Sundays). The architecture and interior design of the temple reflect cultural elements associated with Minas Gerais, one of the largest states in Brazil. The stained-glass windows feature shades of white, yellow and blue, inspired by the traditional patterns of Portuguese tiles present in the state's historical heritage. The temple is located at Rua Professor José Vieira de Mendonça, 1485, in the Engenho Nogueira neighborhood of Belo Horizonte.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/belo-horizonte-brazil-temple/photographs/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:22:13 -0600 Elder John D. Amos of the United States Southeast Area Presidency will preside at the groundbreaking for the Huntsville Alabama Temple on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The temple will rise on a 21-acre site located southeast of the intersection of Gillespie Road and Browns Ferry Road in Madison, Alabama. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 30,000 square feet. It will be the second temple in the state.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/huntsville-alabama-temple/photographs/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:07:49 -0600 David Lewis White and Cynthia Lee Hansen White of the Modesto California Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Modesto California Temple. Brother White is a mission presidency counselor, ward missionary and temple ordinance worker, and former stake president, bishop and high councilor. Sister White is a ward music coordinator and temple ordinance worker and former stake Young Women president, ward Relief Society president and seminary teacher.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/modesto-california-temple/photographs/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:10:00 -0600 Richard G. Youngblood and Katherine Youngblood of the Chattanooga Tennessee Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Knoxville Tennessee Temple. Brother Youngblood is an Area Seventy and former Nevada Las Vegas East Mission president, stake president, bishop and high councilor. Sister Youngblood is a branch Relief Society presidency counselor and former mission president companion, ward Primary president and ward Young Women presidency counselor.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/knoxville-tennessee-temple/photographs/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0600 President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026. "This temple and all latter-day temples constitute our visible, tangible testimony of the living reality of the Redeemer since without His Atonement and Resurrection, the temple would serve no purpose," said President Christofferson. "I give you my sure witness that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God and Savior of the world, the resurrected Lord, that He lives, and that this is His Church, His house, and His work."

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/yorba-linda-california-temple/photographs/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:22:36 -0600 President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dedicated the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The green landscapes in Oregon reminded President Uchtdorf of his home in Germany. He said, "When you see the wonderful Willamette River flowing quietly but strongly, just in the neighborhood of this temple, it is like the flow of spiritual power, which comes from this temple and goes into the community."

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/willamette-valley-oregon-temple/photographs/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:50:08 -0600 "May this temple that will be built here stand as a beacon of light and truth to the youth of Thy Church. May they come to know the Savior more deeply within these sacred walls," prayed Elder José A. Teixeira of the United States Central Area Presidency at the Missoula Montana Temple groundbreaking on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This will be the third house of the Lord in the state, joining the Billings Montana Temple (1999) and the Helena Montana Temple (2023).

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/missoula-montana-temple/photographs/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:39:34 -0600 Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante of the United States Southeast Area Presidency presided at the Springfield Missouri Temple groundbreaking on Saturday, June 6, 2026. "We pray that this place, beginning today, may become sacred ground and a lighthouse to the members and to the community it serves, bringing peace, joy, hope and courage to all — one by one — who desire to worship and come unto Thy Son, Jesus Christ," he said in his site dedicatory prayer. The temple will be the third in the state of Missouri.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/springfield-missouri-temple/photographs/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:32:30 -0600 At the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple, stained-glass windows have been installed in the arched openings of the tiered tower rising above the main entrance. The tall, slender panels feature a repeating diamond lattice design rendered in rich blue-green tones. Subtle variations in the textured glass catch and diffuse light, while dark lead lines define a geometric pattern with small colored square accents at each intersection.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cagayan-de-oro-philippines-temple/photographs/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:43:17 -0600 Precast concrete panels for the exterior mockup of the Tampa Florida Temple have arrived onsite, joining the completed brick veneer mockups for the meetinghouse and distribution center. Crews are currently installing the footings for the meetinghouse, while a slab-on-grade concrete pour for the main floor of the temple is scheduled for next week. Meanwhile, ongoing site preparation activities continue to transform the property, with grading operations steadily reducing the large dirt mound that has been a prominent feature of the site in recent months.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/tampa-florida-temple/photographs/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:22:03 -0600 Landscaping work is progressing at the Orlando Florida Temple as crews prepare planting areas and install landscape features throughout the grounds. Majestic palm trees frame the temple’s elegant façade and soaring steeple, lending the property a distinctive Florida feel. Inside the temple, extensive renovations are underway to bring the facility to current standards while refreshing interior finishes, systems, and sacred spaces in preparation for its reopening.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/orlando-florida-temple/photographs/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:48:01 -0600 The two freestanding spires on the northwest side of the Stockholm Sweden Temple have been erected, and scaffolding has been removed from the partially completed principal spire at the main entrance. On the southeast side of the temple, a dedicated entrance for baptistry patrons has been incorporated into the design. Scaffolding remains around the main body of the temple as crews advance work on the façade.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/stockholm-sweden-temple/photographs/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:07:19 -0600 At the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple, temporary lighting illuminates the steeple at night, highlighting its graceful design against the dark sky. Light from within the building indicates that interior construction and finish work are progressing. East of the temple, a two-story ancillary building will provide arrival facilities and accommodations for patrons traveling from distant islands and communities. Work is also progressing on the adjacent meetinghouse, which will serve local congregations for Sunday worship services and weekday activities.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/port-vila-vanuatu-temple/photographs/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:18:29 -0600 At the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple site, crews have installed the permanent ornamental fencing around the property, which is currently screened with black fabric as landscaping activities continue. Terracotta roof tiles are being secured to the pyramidal roof atop the steeple, complementing the roofing already in place over the temple’s wings. Exterior wall cladding has been completed, giving the building a finished appearance. Construction has now been underway for nearly two years.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/santa-cruz-bolivia-temple/photographs/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:17:35 -0600 Moving trucks are arriving at the Fort Worth Texas Temple site with deliveries of furniture and furnishings as interior spaces are prepared for occupancy. Crews are unloading and staging materials near the main entrance while finishing touches continue inside the building and across the grounds. Open house and dedication dates will be announced following the completion of construction and final acceptance of the project by Church representatives.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fort-worth-texas-temple/photographs/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:12 -0600 The groundbreaking ceremony for the Naga Philippines Temple has been scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026. Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Philippines Area Presidency will preside at the event. The temple will be constructed on a 9.11-acre site located at the intersection of Almeda Highway and Almeda Avenue in the Concepcion Grande barangay of Naga. Site preparations have been underway for the last several months.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/naga-philippines-temple/photographs/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:02:52 -0600 Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Bacolod Philippines Temple on Sunday, May 31, 2026. "We honor the wonderful Saints of Bacolod and the communities within the temple district who embraced the restored gospel when the Church was only beginning in this region of the Philippines," said Elder Andersen. The dedication was translated into Hiligaynon and broadcast throughout the temple district, comprising the islands of Negros and Panay islands.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/bacolod-philippines-temple/photographs/ Sun, 31 May 2026 18:16:09 -0600 At the Londrina Brazil Temple site, decorative gates have been installed, and work is underway on the monument sign that will identify the sacred structure. The grounds have been extensively landscaped with lawns, trees, and planting areas now largely in place. Paver installation has also been completed throughout much of the site, establishing the walkways and gathering spaces. Meanwhile, scaffolding remains around the steeple as work continues on the temple’s crowning architectural feature.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/londrina-brazil-temple/photographs/ Sun, 31 May 2026 10:08:56 -0600 The Smithfield Utah Temple stands as a spiritual landmark honoring the early Latter-day Saint settlers of Cache Valley, a scenic 50-mile-long valley that spans the border of Utah and Idaho. With major construction of the temple now largely complete, crews are focused on finalizing interior finishes and completing remaining closeout work throughout the building. Dates for the public open house and dedication of this house of the Lord have not yet been announced.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/smithfield-utah-temple/photographs/ Sat, 30 May 2026 09:29:31 -0600 With construction of the Birmingham England Temple well underway, Church members look forward to the establishment of a third house of the Lord in the British Isles. The first temple in the region, the London England Temple, was dedicated in 1958, followed 40 years later by the Preston England Temple in 1998. Plans are also moving forward for the Edinburgh Scotland Temple and the Dublin Ireland Temple, further expanding access to temple blessings throughout the region.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/birmingham-england-temple/photographs/ Sat, 30 May 2026 09:03:00 -0600 At the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple, architectural lighting tests are underway as crews evaluate the exterior illumination. Light fixtures have been placed around the building’s footprint, casting upward light across the main floor walls. These tests allow designers to fine-tune brightness and angles, helping ensure the exterior will be evenly illuminated. Construction of the temple has been underway for over 23 months.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/ribeirao-preto-brazil-temple/photographs/ Fri, 29 May 2026 23:22:45 -0600 With the structural framework now in place for the ground floor of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple, crews have shifted their focus upward. A large crane dominates the site as it positions steel columns and beams that are shaping the emerging form of the upper levels. A staircase connecting the first and second levels has been installed, and the floor deck for the second level is now in place.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lone-mountain-nevada-temple/photographs/ Fri, 29 May 2026 22:58:06 -0600 The Rexburg Idaho Temple temporarily closed on Wednesday evening after an HVAC issue caused the building’s air conditioning system to stop functioning. The temple doors closed at 5:00 p.m. for repairs, and it was closed for much of Thursday with the hope of reopening on Friday. Members and patrons are encouraged to check the temple’s current operating status for updates as technicians work to restore the system.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/rexburg-idaho-temple/photographs/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:07:50 -0600 The work of enclosing the Winchester Virginia Temple is underway. Steel studs are being fastened to the structural framing, followed by the placement of bright yellow sheathing boards that form the outer walls of the building. Once installed, the sheathing is coated with a waterproofing sealant that changes the surface color from yellow to gray, creating a weather-resistant barrier for the temple exterior.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/winchester-virginia-temple/photographs/ Thu, 28 May 2026 14:55:18 -0600 The official exterior rendering for the Greenville South Carolina Temple has been added to the location announcement published on the Church Newsroom on Tuesday. The design features classical architectural elements, including a pedimented entrance supported by columns and an ornamented steeple with a white tower body and metal-clad spire. A date for the groundbreaking ceremony has not yet been announced.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/greenville-south-carolina-temple/photographs/ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:34:19 -0600