Menu

See 17 new photos inside the renovated Oakland California Temple

An instruction room in the Oakland California Temple.
The celestial room in the Oakland California Temple. Mason Coberly
The celestial room in the Oakland California Mason Coberly
An instruction room in the Oakland California Temple. Mason Coberly
A waiting room in the Oakland California Temple. Mason Coberly
A sealing room in the Oakland California Temple. Mason Coberly
Entry into the Oakland California Temple through the recommend desk. Mason Coberly
One of two chapels in the Oakland California Temple. This is the north chapel. Mason Coberly
The baptistry in the Oakland California Temple.
The baptistry in the Oakland California Temple.
The bride’s room in the Oakland California Temple. Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details. Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details. Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple.
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details. Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple.
The Oakland California Temple. Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple.
The Oakland California Temple.
The Oakland California Temple. Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple has two chapels and this is the south. Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple.
The Oakland California Temple.
Sheng Thao, District 4 council member for the City of Oakland, provided remarks during the briefing on the Oakland California Temple May 6, 2019. Marielle Hayes
Members of the news media attend a briefing, hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about the Oakland California Temple, May 6, 2019. The temple was recently renovated. Marielle Hayes
Candace Andersen, supervisor for Contra Costa County District 2, addresses the news media during a briefing on the renovation of the Oakland Temple May 6, 2019. Marielle Hayes
Members of the news media attend a briefing, hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about the Oakland California Temple, May 6, 2019. The temple was recently renovated.
A friend of the Church for many years, Paul Cobb is the publisher of the Oakland Post. He also gave remarks during the May 6, 2019, news conference on the Oakland California Temple.
Former resident of the Bay area, Elder Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, provides details about the renovation of the Oakland California Temple May 6, 2019.
Church leaders gave media a tour of the newly renovated Oakland California Temple May 6, 2019. From left to right, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, Young Women general president; Elder Larry Y. Wilson

The Church has released internal shots of the newly renovated Oakland California Temple of the Church.

The open house will be held between May 11 and June 1, with the formal dedication held on Sunday, June 16.

President David O. McKay originally dedicated the Oakland California Temple in 1964 as the 13th operating temple in the Church. In the dedicatory prayer, President McKay expressed appreciation to the committee who chose the temple site in 1934, and stated that the temple is “a monument testifying to the faith and loyalty of the members of Thy Church in the payment of their tithes and offerings.”

President McKay also blessed those who had labored in the building of the temple or in any way aided in its completion.

“May peace abide in the homes of Thy people everywhere, and may sickness and disease be rebuked from their midst,” he said.

This week, Elder Quentin L. Cook and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are leading tours of the renovated temple for local community leaders.

Make reservations for free tours of the temple at templeopenhouse.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

The celestial room in the Oakland California
The celestial room in the Oakland California | Mason Coberly
An instruction room in the Oakland California Temple.
An instruction room in the Oakland California Temple.
An instruction room in the Oakland California Temple.
An instruction room in the Oakland California Temple. | Mason Coberly
A waiting room in the Oakland California Temple.
A waiting room in the Oakland California Temple. | Mason Coberly
A sealing room in the Oakland California Temple.
A sealing room in the Oakland California Temple. | Mason Coberly
Entry into the Oakland California Temple through the recommend desk.
Entry into the Oakland California Temple through the recommend desk. | Mason Coberly
One of two chapels in the Oakland California Temple. This is the north chapel.
One of two chapels in the Oakland California Temple. This is the north chapel. | Mason Coberly
The baptistry in the Oakland California Temple.
The baptistry in the Oakland California Temple.
The baptistry in the Oakland California Temple.
The baptistry in the Oakland California Temple.
The bride’s room in the Oakland California Temple.
The bride’s room in the Oakland California Temple. | Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details.
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details. | Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details.
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details. | Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details.
The Oakland California Temple has a variety of artistic details. | Mason Coberly
The Oakland California Temple has two chapels and this is the south.
The Oakland California Temple has two chapels and this is the south. | Mason Coberly
Newsletters
Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox
The three things you need to know everyday
Highlights from the last week to keep you informed