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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
President Christofferson Presides at Yorba Linda California Temple Dedication
President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026. "This temple and all latter-day temples constitute our visible, tangible testimony of the living reality of the Redeemer since without His Atonement and Resurrection, the temple would serve no purpose," said President Christofferson. "I give you my sure witness that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God and Savior of the world, the resurrected Lord, that He lives, and that this is His Church, His house, and His work."
President Uchtdorf Dedicates the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, dedicated the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The green landscapes in Oregon reminded President Uchtdorf of his home in Germany. He said, "When you see the wonderful Willamette River flowing quietly but strongly, just in the neighborhood of this temple, it is like the flow of spiritual power, which comes from this temple and goes into the community."
Missoula Montana Temple Groundbreaking Ceremony Held Today
"May this temple that will be built here stand as a beacon of light and truth to the youth of Thy Church. May they come to know the Savior more deeply within these sacred walls," prayed Elder José A. Teixeira of the United States Central Area Presidency at the Missoula Montana Temple groundbreaking on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This will be the third house of the Lord in the state, joining the Billings Montana Temple (1999) and the Helena Montana Temple (2023).
Groundbreaking Held for the Springfield Missouri Temple
Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante of the United States Southeast Area Presidency presided at the Springfield Missouri Temple groundbreaking on Saturday, June 6, 2026. "We pray that this place, beginning today, may become sacred ground and a lighthouse to the members and to the community it serves, bringing peace, joy, hope and courage to all — one by one — who desire to worship and come unto Thy Son, Jesus Christ," he said in his site dedicatory prayer. The temple will be the third in the state of Missouri.
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Dedicated
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Under Construction
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Announced
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