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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Elder Gilbert Will Dedicate the Cody Wyoming Temple
The presiding authority at the Cody Wyoming Temple dedication has been announced. Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The dedication will be held at 10:00 a.m. with a rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m. for all congregations in the temple district. The public is invited to tour the temple during an open house from Thursday, August 27, through Saturday, September 12, 2026 (excluding Sundays). Weekday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tours are free, and no reservations are needed.
Landscaping Gets Underway on the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple Grounds
Construction of the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple is in its final stages as crews focus on completing the surrounding grounds. The monument sign base, perimeter fence columns, entrance planters, and stairway have all been installed. Temporary fencing and construction materials remain on site as landscaping progresses. With the exterior finishes complete for the temple, meetinghouse, and ancillary building, the project is steadily moving toward completion.
Site Preparation Underway for the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple
Preparatory work is underway at the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple site as the project moves toward groundbreaking later this month on Saturday, August 29. Heavy equipment is grading and leveling the 10.91-acre property, establishing the building pad and preparing the site for the next phase of construction. Survey crews are laying out the site, while earthmoving operations continue across the future temple grounds.
Vertical Construction Accelerates at the Tampa Florida Temple Site
Construction of the Tampa Florida Temple is advancing rapidly as the structural steel framework continues to rise above the completed foundation. Much of the building's primary steel skeleton is now in place, clearly defining the temple's footprint and interior spaces, while the central tower begins to take shape. Steel decking is also being installed across the mechanical level in preparation for a concrete floor slab.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
385
Total
219
Dedicated
62
Under Construction
104
Announced
The construction and renovation of Latter-day Saint temples is determined by the Church's First Presidency. New temple locations are most often announced at the Church's semiannual General Conference meetings.
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