Temples

Renovation update: Salt Lake Temple ground prepared for excavation

By Valerie Johnson

17 Jan 2020

Demolition has begun on the South Visitors' Center and portions of the south wall of Temple Square.

Church announces adjustments to temple ceremonial clothing

By Sarah Jane Weaver

17 Jan 2020

A recent letter from the First Presidency announced adjustments to the ceremonial clothing worn by members inside temples to be more simple, comfortable and cost-effective.

Church releases rendering of India’s first temple, announces location

15 Jan 2020

On Jan. 15, the Church announced the location of the Bengaluru India Temple and released a rendering of the future temple — the country's first.

The Salt Lake Temple is currently being decommissioned. What does that mean?

By Sydney Walker

7 Jan 2020

After closing on Dec. 29, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple began the process of being converted from a working temple to a construction site. Here's a look at what that process entails.

2019 was full of temple announcements, dedications, policy changes and more — Here’s a look at all that happened

By Scott Taylor

26 Dec 2019

Here is an overview of temple dedications, rededications, groundbreakings, policy changes and other announcements regarding temples in 2019.

Members, citizens of Peru blessed with spiritual sensitivity in Arequipa temple dedicatory prayer

17 Dec 2019

Here is the text of the prayer written by President Russell M. Nelson and read by Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to dedicate the Arequipa Peru Temple on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.

Tears, gratitude and devotion define Sunday’s dedication of Church’s newest temple: the Arequipa Peru Temple

By Jason Swensen

15 Dec 2019

A son of South America, Elder Ulisses Soares, dedicates Peru's third temple — offering Latter-day Saints in southern Peru an unforgettable holiday gift.

First Presidency announces sites for new Orem, Taylorsville and McAllen temples

By Scott Taylor

11 Dec 2019

The three temples were among the eight temples announced by President Russell M. Nelson during the women’s Saturday evening session of October 2019 general conference.

Start of multi-year renovation of iconic Salt Lake Temple is days away; new interior renderings released

By Jason Swensen

4 Dec 2019

Hundreds of craftsmen, engineers, designers and historians are excited for the renovation of the historic Salt Lake Temple to begin.

See the new interior renderings for the Salt Lake Temple

By Sydney Walker

4 Dec 2019

Additional renderings for the Salt Lake Temple were released to the public on Dec. 4.

Look at these photos of the lights on Temple Square

By Sydney Walker

2 Dec 2019

The annual tradition of Christmas lights and Nativity displays on Temple Square began this season on Nov. 29.

Ground broken for the Puebla Mexico Temple

By Sydney Walker

30 Nov 2019

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Puebla Mexico Temple was held on Nov. 30.

Elder Cook prays for leaders of US in Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple rededicatory prayer

18 Nov 2019

Elder Quentin L. Cook rededicated the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.

Elder Cook reflects on Hurricane Katrina during rededication and how the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple is a refuge from the storm

18 Nov 2019

Elder Quentin L. Cook returned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the first time in 13 years to rededicate the temple. Here's why it was a meaningful experience for him.

Take a look inside the classic 100-year-old Hawaii temple with this new model

Mike Foley

18 Nov 2019

A team of artisans spent over eight months building the highly detailed model of the Laie Hawaii Temple, which is now on permanent display in the temple's visitors' center.

Open house begins for the Arequipa Peru Temple. See what the inside looks like

By Sydney Walker

12 Nov 2019

The Arequipa Peru Temple will be dedicated by President Russell M. Nelson on Dec. 15.

Look inside the first visitors’ center in South America

By Sarah Jane Weaver

11 Nov 2019

The Sao Paulo Brazil Temple Visitors’ Center — which includes interactive exhibits and a Christus statue — was dedicated on Jan. 21. It is one of 12 visitors’ centers worldwide and the first in South America.

Church announces location of Washington County Utah Temple

By Danielle Christensen

6 Nov 2019

Learn where the Washington County Utah Temple will be located.

Elder Christofferson offered the Asuncion Paraguay Temple rededicatory prayer in Spanish. See the translation here

By Rachel Sterzer Gibson

4 Nov 2019

Read the rededicatory prayer of the Asuncion Paraguay Temple offered by Elder D. Todd Christofferson on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.

Elder Christofferson rededicates Asuncion Paraguay temple in Spanish — here are highlights from the event

By Jason Swensen

3 Nov 2019

Elder D. Todd Christofferson dedicated the Paraguay temple in Spanish, which he learned while serving his mission in Argentina in 1964.

The surprising blessings of a 4-year temple closure on this Latter-day Saint community

By Scott Taylor

1 Nov 2019

The Frankfurt Germany Temple was closed for over four years for renovations. Here's how members gained deeper appreciation from the temple during that time.

Location announced for Moses Lake Washington Temple

By Sydney Walker

29 Oct 2019

Church leaders announced the location for the Moses Lake Washington Temple.

Open house for Baton Rouge temple begins. See what the interior looks like

24 Oct 2019

The open house for the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple begins on Saturday, Oct. 26 and goes through Saturday, Nov. 2.

Elder Uchtdorf rededicated the Frankfurt temple in his native German — read the prayer here

By Rachel Sterzer Gibson

22 Oct 2019

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf rededicated the Frankfurt Germany Temple on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Read the rededicatory prayer here.

Why Elder Uchtdorf says the rededicated Frankfurt Germany Temple is ‘a symbol of unity’

By Scott Taylor

20 Oct 2019

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf rededicated the Frankfurt Germany Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019.