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.
Elder Gong says future Taylorsville Utah Temple already connecting people across generations and cultures By Jason Swensen 31 Oct 2020 Fully recovered from a bout with COVID-19, Elder Gerrit W. Gong presided at Saturday's groundbreaking of the Taylorsville Utah Temple.
Here are the 21 temples that had — or will have — groundbreakings in 2020 By Scott Taylor 22 Oct 2020 The 21 temple groundbreakings in the current calendar year will be the second-most in Church history, behind the 32 done in 1999.
Ground broken for Moses Lake Washington Temple, the state’s fourth By Scott Taylor 10 Oct 2020 Pandemic precautions resulted in a limited attendance at the Oct. 10 groundbreaking ceremony for Washington's fourth temple.
What Latter-day Saints are saying about new temples in Kiribati, Vanuatu, Guatemala, Brazil, Bolivia and Utah By Jason Swensen and Scott Taylor 4 Oct 2020 “As we build and maintain these temples, we pray that each of you will build and maintain yourself so you can be worthy to enter the holy temple,” said President Russell M. Nelson.
2 South America temple groundbreakings set, rendering released for Antofagasta Chile Temple By Scott Taylor 2 Oct 2020 November 2020 groundbreaking dates are scheduled for the Mendoza Argentina and Antofagasta Chile temples, with a rendering and location also released for the latter.
Groundbreakings set for temples in India, Philippines and Zimbabwe, with rendering of latter released By Scott Taylor 1 Oct 2020 Groundbreaking dates before the end of 2020 have been scheduled for the Bengaluru India, Davao Philippines and Harare Zimbabwe temples.
Ground broken for Brasília temple, which will greatly reduce travel for members in Brazil’s massive interior By Rachel Sterzer Gibson 26 Sep 2020 Temple will be the 10th for the South American nation home to 35 missions and more than 1.4 million members in nearly 2,000 congregations.
Unearthed in Salt Lake Temple renovation project, foundation stones link past challenges with present ones By Scott Taylor 25 Sep 2020 A look at the four-year renovation project at the nine-month mark, with attention given to strengthening the temple's foundation prior to extensive excavation work.
Groundbreakings announced for Cobán Guatemala, Okinawa Japan temples By Scott Taylor 22 Sep 2020 The Cobán temple groundbreaking will be in November 2020, and the Okinawa temple groundbreaking in December 2020.
Update: Salta Argentina Temple groundbreaking postponed By Aubrey Eyre 17 Sep 2020 The groundbreaking for the Salta Argentina Temple has been further postponed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rendering released, location announced for new Papua New Guinea temple By Scott Taylor 15 Sep 2020 The Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple will be the first in the southwestern Pacific island nation, home to nearly 31,000 Latter-day Saints.
