Temples

Published June 5, 2023 6 p.m. EDT

President M. Russell Ballard recognized the dedicatory prayers of the Prophet Joseph Smith and President Gordon B. Hinckley.

Map of United States and adjoining areas with dots showing locations of Latter-day Saints temples.

See information about areas of recently announced temples in Pacific Coast states

By David Schneider

Published June 5, 2023 1 p.m. EDT

During past two general conferences, plans were announced to build temples in Tacoma, Washington, and Bakersfield and San Jose, California.

See photos from the rededication of the Columbus Ohio Temple

Published June 4, 2023 5:03 p.m. EDT

President M. Russell Ballard rededicated a temple in Columbus, Ohio, located 160 miles from the Church’s first latter-day temple in Kirtland. See photos from the rededication.

To be ‘endowed with power’: President Ballard rededicates Columbus Ohio Temple

By Christine Rappleye and Sarah Jane Weaver

Published June 4, 2023 5:02 p.m. EDT

President M. Russell Ballard rededicated the Columbus Ohio Temple after extensive three-year renovation and quotes the Kirtland Temple dedicatory prayer.

Sarah Jane Weaver: How sacrifice, consecration and the temple bless lives in a way nothing else can

Published June 3, 2023 10 a.m. EDT

Each new temple, and every temple district, has stories of faith woven from threads of sacrifice and consecration.

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Learn about the 56 new temple presidents and matrons called for 2023

Published June 2, 2023 11 a.m. EDT

See a list of the 56 temple presidents and matrons who were called by the First Presidency and comprise the class of 2023.

Site map of the Charlotte North Carolina Temple. The temple was announced at April 2023 general conference, with its location released on May 30, just seven weeks later.

First Presidency releases site of Charlotte North Carolina Temple, just eight weeks after it was announced

Published May 30, 2023 4:07 p.m. EDT

The second house of the Lord in the state — joining the operating Raleigh North Carolina Temple — was announced at April 2023 general conference.

Crowd of people entering the Conference Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Charts show Church’s ongoing growth through 192 years

By David Schneider

Published May 29, 2023 11 a.m. EDT

Numbers of Church members, dedicated temples, wards and branches, and stakes from 1830 to 2022.

Exterior rendering of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple.

Learn about the new leaders of 2 temples in Pennsylvania and Peru

Published May 26, 2023 8 a.m. EDT

They will begin their service when the temples are dedicated.

The sun rises on the Richmond Virginia Temple in Richmond on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Trent Toone: How reporting on the Richmond Virginia Temple dedication blessed my life

By Trent Toone

Published May 20, 2023 11 a.m. EDT

The spirit in the temple was powerful, and the faith of the members was strong, but it was most inspiring to witness the growth of the Church.

Helena Montana Temple open house begins with proper focus, not fixation on size, construction technology or design elements

Published May 16, 2023 10:51 a.m. EDT

“The purpose of every temple is to bring us closer to Jesus Christ and to help us understand God’s plan of happiness,” said Elder Valenzuela at the Helena Montana Temple.

Bishop Katimal C. Kaun attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple

How the Port Vila temple groundbreaking was particularly poignant for this Vanuatuan family

By Rachel Sterzer Gibson

Published May 15, 2023 8:06 p.m. EDT

Ni-Vanuatu Latter-day Saint Mariella Kaun sought to bring temple blessings to her people.

The rendering of the McAllen Texas Temple

Dedication, open house dates set for McAllen Texas Temple

Published May 15, 2023 4:07 p.m. EDT

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf will dedicate the McAllen temple on Oct. 8; the public open house begins Aug. 25.

The Helena Montana Temple opens for public tours on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

See interior, exterior images of the new Helena Montana Temple

Published May 15, 2023 12:37 p.m. EDT

Announced just 27 months ago and built in less than 2 years, the temple will be the second house of the Lord in Montana.

Open house reservations available for the Bentonville Arkansas Temple

By Christine Rappleye

Published May 12, 2023 11:09 a.m. EDT

The public open house is Saturday, June 17, through Saturday, July 1.

Read President Oaks’ dedicatory prayer for the Richmond Virginia Temple

Published May 8, 2023 6:56 p.m. EDT

“Please bless all who worthily serve in Thy holy temples that they may participate with joy and understanding.”

The St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

First Presidency announces open house, rededication dates for renovated St. George Utah Temple

Published May 8, 2023 4:04 p.m. EDT

The Church’s longest-operating temple will be rededicated on Dec. 10, with its open house running Sept. 15 through Nov. 11.

See photos from the dedication of the Richmond Virginia Temple

Published May 7, 2023 4:08 p.m. EDT

President Dallin H. Oaks dedicates the Church’s first in Virginia

President Dallin H. Oaks dedicates the Richmond Virginia Temple, saying ‘Jesus Christ Himself is the chief cornerstone’

By Trent Toone

Published May 7, 2023 4:07 p.m. EDT

President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, dedicated the Richmond Virginia Temple, the state’s first.

Why Latter-day Saints in Virginia are rejoicing over the new temple in Richmond

By Trent Toone

Published May 6, 2023 11 a.m. EDT

Latter-day Saints say that years of faith, sacrifice and prayers are worth it to finally have a temple in Richmond, Virginia, as dedication approaches.

The untold story of the simple Richmond Virginia Temple groundbreaking — 3 years later

Published May 5, 2023 11:11 a.m. EDT

How a meeting between an Apostle and a governor helped facilitate the groundbreaking service held in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Locations for 2 new temples released — 1 each in Scandinavia, West Africa

Published May 1, 2023 4:06 p.m. EDT

With a rendering also released, the Oslo Temple will be the country’s first, with the Kumasi Ghana Temple the second in the West Africa nation.

The Toronto Ontario Temple is a tiered single-spire temple with an Angel Moroni and has an entrance with a curved archway. It’s shown lit at twilight with blue skies fading to light purple.

Temple in Canada to close this fall for renovations

Published May 1, 2023 4:05 p.m. EDT

The Toronto Ontario Temple will close in October for a projected nine-month renovation project.

Map of Brazil shows locations and statuses of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operating or planned.

Learn about areas of 2 temple locations announced this year for Brazil

By David Schneider

Published April 29, 2023 1 p.m. EDT

Teresina, Natal were among 15 cities listed worldwide during April 2023 general conference.

Video: Why Elder Bednar says there are ‘no small temples’

Published April 27, 2023 3 p.m. EDT

This time is a chance to “focus on what matters most” in relation to the temple.

A rendering of the Okinawa Japan Temple.

Meet the new president and matron of the Okinawa Japan Temple

Published April 27, 2023 1 p.m. EDT

A new temple president and matron have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service when the temple is dedicated.

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles joins the Church News podcast to discuss temples and how covenants and ordinances connect members to Jesus Christ.

Episode 133: Elder David A. Bednar on Latter-day Saint temples and the ‘power of godliness’ that comes through covenants and the ordinances