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Groundbreaking of the Helena Montana Temple

On June 26, 2021, Elder Vern P. Stanfill of the Quorum of the Seventy dedicated the site for the Helena Montana Temple. Church members from the local area participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.

The temple’s dedication is planned for June 18, 2023, and will be done by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Timeline of the Helena Montana Temple

April
04
2021
Announced

President Russell M. Nelson announced plans for constructing the Helena Montana Temple during the April 2021 general conference.

President Russell M. Nelson
June
26
2021
Groundbreaking

Elder Vern P. Stanfill of the Quorum of the Seventy presided over the groundbreaking ceremony and offered the prayer to dedicate the site of the temple.

Groundbreaking for the Helena Temple
May
18
2023
Open house

The temple will hold a public open house from May 18 to June 3, 2023. A media day will also be held on May 15, 2023, for invited guests.

Helena Montana Temple
June
18
2023
Dedication

Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the Helena temple on June 18, 2023, throughout two sessions.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson wearing a suit and tie and speaking at a pulpit.
SEE ALL Timeline of the Helena Montana Temple

On April 20, 2021, the Church announced the location of the temple site and released a rendering of the exterior. The groundbreaking took place on June 26, 2021, at the temple site, where Elder Stanfill presided and offered the dedicatory prayer. After an open house from mid-May to early June, the temple is scheduled to be dedicated by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on June 18, 2023.

Architecture and Design of the Helena Montana Temple

The Helena temple will be a single-story building spanning 10,000 square feet. Atop the temple is a multilevel tower with a square base, a golden top and four windows on each side. The temple will sit on a 4.8-acre site, including both the temple and a new meetinghouse.

Groundbreaking Photos of the Helena Montana Temple

Quick Facts

Announced

4 April 2021

Dedication

18 June 2023

To be dedicated by
Current President and Matron
Location

1260 Otter Road
Helena, Montana
United States

Additional Facts

Fact #1

This will be the second Latter-day Saint temple built in Montana.

Fact #2

It is the first temple being built with modular construction methods.

Additional Facts

Fact #1

This will be the second Latter-day Saint temple built in Montana.

Fact #2

It is the first temple being built with modular construction methods.