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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Exterior Wall Framing and Sheathing at the Birmingham England Temple
Exterior wall construction at the Birmingham England Temple is advancing as crews install light-gauge steel wall framing and exterior sheathing across the temple's structural frame. The sheathing will provide the substrate for the exterior cladding system that will follow. Work is progressing on multiple elevations, with scaffolding surrounding the base of the steeple to facilitate continued construction. The temple is rising on the site of the former mission office.
U.S. Flag Raised as Fort Worth Texas Temple Nears Completion
Construction of the Fort Worth Texas Temple is nearing completion as the project enters its final stages. The temple has been furnished, and crews are focused on completing remaining punch list items before dates are announced for the open house and dedication. In a patriotic touch marking the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the flag of the United States of America has been raised on the temple grounds.
President and Matron Called to Serve in the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple
Robert Harry Simpson and Jinny Atele Beatrice Poutoa Simpson of the Liverpool Australia Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Port Vila Vanuatu Temple. Elder Simpson is an Area Seventy and a former Ghana Accra West Mission president, stake president and bishop. Sister Simpson is a youth adviser and a former mission president companion, stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president and ward Primary president.
Temple Leaders Called for the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
Peresia Mark Peteru and Ruta Luafatasaga Peteru of the Sydney Australia Hebersham Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple. Brother Peteru is a temple sealer and former Area Seventy, Papua New Guinea Lae Mission president, stake president and bishop. Sister Peteru is an area organization adviser and temple worker and former mission president companion, stake Relief Society presidency counselor, stake Primary presidency counselor and ward Relief Society president.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
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Dedicated
61
Under Construction
105
Announced
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