Learn about these 2 new temple presidents and matrons who were recently called to serve By Church News Staff 21 Jan 2021 Two new temple presidents and matrons have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in August.
Church releases location, exterior rendering for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple By Scott Taylor 19 Jan 2021 The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple will be the state’s second temple. The first — in Philadelphia — was dedicated Sept. 18, 2016
See the new name and location announced for the former Tooele Valley Utah Temple By Scott Taylor 19 Jan 2021 The Tooele Valley Utah Temple is now the Deseret Peak Utah Temple, with its location moving from rural Erda in Tooele County to the northwest area of the city of Tooele.
Latest temple updates: 4 Pacific Area temples moving soon to Phase 3; 2 Chile temples paused By Scott Taylor 18 Jan 2021 The four — the Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth temples in Australia and the Suva Fiji Temple — will resume proxy ordinance work in early February.
Temple reopening status tracker — through Jan. 25 By Scott Taylor 18 Jan 2021 Find the current status of each of the Church's 168 dedicated temples in this area-by-area listing.
Location announced, rendering released for Tallahassee Florida Temple By Scott Taylor 13 Jan 2021 The Tallahassee temple — located in Florida's capital city — will be the third in the state, joining temples in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
We are just over a year into the Salt Lake Temple renovation. Here’s how it looks By Trent Toone 11 Jan 2021 Just over a year ago, a major renovation and seismic upgrade to the Salt Lake Temple began. Here's what has happened in the last 12 months.
Temple focus during President Nelson’s tenure: More than numbers, it’s about principles, invitations and promises By Scott Taylor 31 Dec 2020 Temple totals during President Nelson's ministry include 9 dedications, 9 rededications and 49 announced locations, but he's always teaching about principles and promises.
Temples in 2020: A year-end review by timelines, notes and numbers By Scott Taylor 24 Dec 2020 A look at temple dedications, groundbreakings and announcements in 2020 — as well as pandemic-related closures, adjustments and reopenings.
Site for Lindon Utah Temple announced By Scott Taylor 21 Dec 2020 The Lindon Utah Temple will be built near 800 East and Center Street in Lindon. An exterior rendering will be released later.
Mendoza Argentina Temple groundbreaking marks joyful day for local Latter-day Saints By Jason Swensen 17 Dec 2020 Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony in Mendoza signals the beginning of construction on what will be Argentina's fourth temple.
With nation’s president in attendance, ground broken for Harare Zimbabwe Temple By Scott Taylor 12 Dec 2020 Elder Edward Dube, a native of Zimbabwe, presides, speaks and offers the dedicatory prayer at the groundbreaking services.
First Presidency announces first 4 temples moving to Phase 3, reopening for proxy work By Scott Taylor 7 Dec 2020 The Apia Samoa, Brisbane Australia, Nuku'alofa Tonga and Taipei Taiwan temples will be the Church's first to move to Phase 3, allowing proxy work for deceased individuals.
Ground broken on Japan’s 4th temple — the Okinawa Japan Temple By Sydney Walker 5 Dec 2020 “Despite the small gathering, we are extremely grateful as we meet to consecrate this island for the building of a holy temple this day,” Elder Takashi Wada said at the groundbreaking of the Okinawa Japan Temple.
‘Today marks history for the Saints in India’ with Bengaluru temple groundbreaking By Scott Taylor 4 Dec 2020 After years of temple travel filled with challenges in distance, time, cost and documentation, Latter-day Saints celebrate the groundbreaking of the Bengaluru India Temple.
Utah and its 25 temples — ‘a recognition of the deep commitment and faithfulness’ By Scott Taylor 3 Dec 2020 Of the Church's 231 dedicated, under-construction or announced temples, 25 are in Utah — a number of which are less than 25 miles apart.
Groundbreaking ceremony signals construction of future Antofagasta Chile Temple By Jason Swensen 27 Nov 2020 In a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 27, ground was broken for Chile's third temple — the Antofagasta Chile Temple.
Ground broken for fifth temple in Texas— one considered a miracle by local members By Rachel Sterzer Gibson 21 Nov 2020 A small, socially distanced groundbreaking ceremony was held for the McAllen Texas Temple on Saturday, Nov. 21, presided over by Elder Art Rascon, an Area Seventy.
Groundbreaking for future Cobán Guatemala Temple offers hope amidst the day’s trials By Jason Swensen 14 Nov 2020 Ground was broken on Saturday, Nov. 14, for the future Cobán Guatemala Temple — the third temple in the Central American nation. A fourth is also planned.
Ground broken for Davao temple, one of the Philippines’ 7 temples By Scott Taylor 14 Nov 2020 Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, president of the Philippines Area, presided over the groundbreaking for the Davao Philippines Temple on Saturday, Nov. 14, and offered the dedicatory prayer.
A closer look — inside and out — at St. George temple renovations after 1 year By Scott Taylor 8 Nov 2020 Project managers, construction leaders and architects gathered Friday, Nov. 6, at the St. George temple site to give an update on the anticipated two-and-a-half-year renovation project.
Elder Bednar presides remotely over the groundbreaking for the Bentonville Arkansas Temple By Rachel Sterzer Gibson 7 Nov 2020 Elder and Sister Bednar spent roughly a third of their lives in Arkansas. On Saturday, they participated remotely in the Bentonville Arkansas Temple groundbreaking.
Elder and Sister Holland at ‘home’ with Red Cliffs Utah Temple groundbreaking By Scott Taylor 7 Nov 2020 Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a native of St. George, presided at the groundbreaking of the Red Cliffs Utah Temple on Nov. 7 and offered the dedicatory prayer.
How prophecy is being realized ‘upon the isles of the sea’ via prolific temple building By Jason Swensen 5 Nov 2020 President Nelson's recent announcement to build temples in Kiribati and Vanuatu viewed as continued evidence of Lord's love for His people of the Pacific.
Ground broken for Salta Argentina Temple — country’s third of 5 temples By Scott Taylor 4 Nov 2020 A Nov. 4 groundbreaking was held for the Salta Argentina Temple after two previously scheduled dates had to be postponed because of prevailing COVID-19 conditions.