Temples

See photos of the Oakland California Temple Christmas lights

By Mary Richards

Published Dec 6, 2022 2:05 p.m. EST

The display runs through Dec. 31 with free Christmas concerts and events on Oakland’s Temple Hill

Ground broken for Guatemala’s fourth temple — second for the capital city

By Scott Taylor

Published Dec 5, 2022 4:05 p.m. EST

Local Latter-day Saints expressed joy at the Dec. 3 Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple groundbreaking services.

Video: Why the Presiding Bishopric calls temple-building ‘a miracle’

By Sydney Walker

Published Dec 1, 2022 5:04 p.m. EST

The Presiding Bishopric talks about how Latter-day Saint temples are identified, designed and constructed.

Christmas lights return to the Washington D.C. Temple grounds; Elder Cook and Singapore’s ambassador press button to turn them on

By Tad Walch

Published Nov 30, 2022 2:04 p.m. EST

Elder Quentin L. Cook and Singapore’s ambassador to the United States, Ashok Mirpuri, together press the button to illuminate the light.

See interior, exterior photos of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple as its open house begins

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 28, 2022 9:21 p.m. EST

First temple on U.S. territory island offers hope to Saints weathering life’s storms.

See the sites released for 6 temples worldwide

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 28, 2022 4:17 p.m. EST

The First Presidency has released the site locations of six temples — three in Brazil and one each in Bolivia, New Zealand, Taiwan.

Groundbreaking for Managua Nicaragua Temple

Joy at groundbreaking for Nicaragua’s first temple

By Mary Richards

Published Nov 28, 2022 4:10 p.m. EST

“Temples are a representation of what we try to be as people,” said Elder Taylor G. Godoy.

Inside Church Headquarters: The location, design and construction of Latter-day Saint temples

By Sydney Walker

Published Nov 27, 2022 12 a.m. EST

How are temple locations identified? The Presiding Bishopric answers this and other questions about temples.

Dedication, open house dates set for Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 21, 2022 4:13 p.m. EST

A public open house will run from April 15, 2023, through July 8, with President Eyring to dedicate the temple on Sunday, Aug. 13.

Read Elder Renlund’s blessings upon patrons, members and the nation in the dedicatory prayer for the Belém Brazil Temple

By Church News Staff

Published Nov 21, 2022 2:22 p.m. EST

Elder Renlund compared the village of Bethlehem in Judea to the “beautiful city of Belém” in Brazil in the dedicatory prayer for the new temple.

In the Quito temple dedicatory prayer, Elder Cook blesses faithful Saints in Ecuador

By Church News Staff

Published Nov 21, 2022 2:21 p.m. EST

May those who attend the temple “experience the profound joy that emanates from unselfish service,” Elder Cook said.

‘The Savior’s Atonement is real, temple covenants are eternal,’ Elder Cook says at Quito Ecuador Temple dedication

By Ryan Jensen

Published Nov 21, 2022 9:52 a.m. EST

The temple is Ecuador’s second and provides “the understanding, clarification, resolution, and ordinances” that bless those who are faithful.

How Elder Renlund tied rivers and ‘pororoca’ to the Belém Brazil Temple dedication

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 20, 2022 7:34 p.m. EST

Elder Dale G. Renlund greeted attendees at the front door before the three all-in-Portuguese dedicatory sessions.

Élder Carlos A. Godoy, da Presidência dos Setenta de A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias, posa para uma foto com sua esposa, a irmã Mônica Godoy, e seu filho David, do lado de fora do Templo de Belém Brasil no sábado, 19 de novembro de 2022.

Back in Belém: 25 years after presiding over the mission there, Elder Godoy returns to participate in temple dedication

By Scott Taylor and Vanessa Fitzgibbon

Published Nov 19, 2022 10:59 a.m. EST

“It’s a dream coming true,” Elder Godoy says of the Belém Brazil Temple and joining Elder Renlund for Sunday’s dedication.

How rare are 2 temple dedications in the same day? It’s been done before. See when

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 18, 2022 2:35 p.m. EST

The Belém Brazil and Quito Ecuador temples will be dedicated on Sunday, Nov. 20 — the first two-dedication day in more than 20 years.

What county outside of Utah has the most stakes?

By David Schneider

Published Nov 15, 2022 11:36 a.m. EST

Two Utah counties — Salt Lake and Utah — each have more than 170 stakes. The third-highest number is 72.

First Presidency sets dedication, rededication and open house dates for 2 U.S. temples

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 14, 2022 4:08 p.m. EST

Elder Holland to dedicate Richmond Virginia Temple on May 7, and President Ballard to rededicate Columbus Ohio Temple on June 4.

Site location map for the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple.

Site location released for Grand Rapids Michigan Temple

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 7, 2022 5:15 p.m. EST

The state’s second temple was announced last month by President Nelson.

Sister Yee and Sister Craven in front of the Quito Ecuador Temple during the open house

Sister Craven and Sister Yee attend Quito Ecuador Temple open house

By Mary Richards

Published Nov 7, 2022 1:37 p.m. EST

Thousands toured the Quito temple before its dedication, including local government and religious leaders.

October temple milestones: Why the numbers 300, 118, 18 and even 1 matter

By Scott Taylor

Published Nov 3, 2022 5:07 p.m. EDT

The Church now has 300 temples dedicated, under construction or announced; President Nelson has announced 118 of them.

Ground broken for Willamette Valley Oregon Temple

By Scott Taylor

Published Oct 31, 2022 6:49 p.m. EDT

Located in a suburb of Eugene, the temple will be Oregon’s third, joining temples in Portland and Medford.

See site locations for 6 new temples — 3 in the U.S., 2 in Mexico, 1 in Brazil

By Scott Taylor

Published Oct 31, 2022 4:03 p.m. EDT

Sites for Fort Worth Texas, Knoxville Tennessee, Tampa Florida, Mexico City Benemérito Mexico, San Luis Potosí Mexico and São Paulo East Brazil temples.

Read about the new Suva Fiji Temple president and matron

By Church News Staff

Published Oct 27, 2022 1:30 p.m. EDT

This new temple president and matron have been called to serve by the First Presidency.

See a list of all 118 temples and locations announced by President Nelson, with each’s current status

By Scott Taylor

Published Oct 24, 2022 7:05 p.m. EDT

Three temples are dedicated or scheduled for dedication, while 47 are under construction or scheduled for groundbreaking.

In the Church News video titled “Fit for the Lord,” Washington, D.C., locals share how the temple is special to Church members and the community.

Video: How the renovated Washington D.C. Temple is a place ‘Fit for the Lord’

By Sarah Jane Weaver

Published Oct 20, 2022 3:03 p.m. EDT

“It thrills me to see it now just more beautiful than it’s ever been,” says local resident Meg Pratt of the Washington D.C. Temple.

The celestial room inside the Belém Brazil Temple.

See inside the Belém Brazil Temple as its open house begins

By Sydney Walker

Published Oct 19, 2022 12:24 p.m. EDT

The public open house begins Saturday and runs through Nov. 5. Elder Dale G. Renlund will dedicate the temple on Nov. 20.

Read Elder Uchtdorf’s blessing upon families, youth and the community in Hamilton temple rededicatory prayer

By Church News Staff

Published Oct 19, 2022 11:14 a.m. EDT

Following is the text for the prayer Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf offered to rededicate the Hamilton New Zealand Temple on Sunday, Oct. 16.

Groundbreaking dates set for 4 temples — Guatemala, Nicaragua and 2 in Mexico

By Scott Taylor

Published Oct 17, 2022 5:09 p.m. EDT

Construction on the Miraflores Guatemala City, Managua, Querétaro and Torreón temples will follow,

Church reopens Kyiv Ukraine Temple for ordinance work on a limited basis

By Scott Taylor

Published Oct 16, 2022 10:40 p.m. EDT

Armed conflict in Eastern Europe prompted the Church to close the temple in late February 2022.

‘A beacon of light and a place of hope’: Elder Uchtdorf rededicates Hamilton New Zealand Temple

By Scott Taylor

Published Oct 16, 2022 10:45 a.m. EDT

Dedicated in 1958, the South Pacific temple with a storied history was closed for more than 4 years while undergoing renovations.

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