In his concluding remarks at the October 2024 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced the construction of 17 new temples. He also provided an update on the completion timeline for the ongoing renovations of the Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square. President Nelson emphasized the vital role temples play in spiritually preparing Latter-day Saints […]
Category: Temples
Read the latest news on the constructions happenings of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Dedicates the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
Open House and Dedication Date Announced for the Tallahassee Florida Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the open house and dedication dates for the Tallahassee Florida Temple. A public open house will run from Monday, November 4, through Saturday, November 23, excluding Sundays. A media day will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, and invited guests will […]
First Presidency sets rededication and open house dates for Manti Utah Temple
The Manti Utah Temple is the second pioneer-era temple to be completed and ready for rededication after President Nelson’s April 2019 announcement. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ has announced dedication and open house dates for the Manti Utah Temple, the second of the Church’s pioneer-era houses of the Lord ready for rededication […]
Cody Wyoming LDS Temple Finally Permitted
Want to Attend the Temple as a Group? Now You Can Schedule Group Appointments Online
Latter-day Saints may now schedule group appointments for all proxy ordinances using the online system for temple appointments. The system previously only allowed group appointments for proxy baptism and sealing ordinances. This new feature will be a welcome addition for family and friends wanting to attend the temple together. Larger groups such as wards and […]
Dates for Dedication and Open House Announced for Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the dedication and open house dates for the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple. The Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple will be dedicated on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in two sessions (10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. PET) by Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve […]
Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple Groundbreaking
Ground Broken for Montpelier Idaho Temple
On June 17, 2023, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to officially launch the Montpelier Idaho Temple’s construction. General Authority Seventy Elder Ryan K. Olsen gave a talk at the gathering. “It is with deep gratitude and in humility that we assemble in this sacred place to prepare the ground and dedicate this site for the […]
First Presidency Announces Dedication Date for Orem Utah Temple and Closure Date for Provo Utah Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the dedication and open house dates for the Orem Utah Temple along with the closure date for the Provo Utah Temple. First Presidency announces dedication, open house dates for Orem Utah and dedication will and when the Provo Utah Temple will close. The Orem Utah Temple will be dedicated on Sunday, […]
The 5 Covenants We Make in the Temple Endowment
Members of the faith establish sacred covenants with God in Latter-day Saint temples through symbolic ordinances. The endowment is the name of one of the temple’s rituals. The temple endowment is referred to by the Church as “a gift from God whereby He bestows sacred blessings upon you.” Just as God promises to bestow these […]
Rededication Date Set for Historic St. George Utah Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has revealed the rededication and open house dates for the St. George Utah Temple. The St. George Utah Temple will be rededicated on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in two sessions (10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. MT). A public open house will start on […]