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HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"For verily this generation shall not all pass away until an house shall be built unto the Lord, and a cloud shall rest upon it, which cloud shall be even the glory of the Lord, which shall fill the house."
—Doctrine & Covenants 84:5

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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



385

Total


219

Dedicated


61

Under Construction


105

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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Birmingham England Temple
Pouring temple floor slab
Fort Worth Texas Temple
Major construction completed; finalizing work on the interior and landscaping; furnishing the interior
Port Vila Vanuatu Temple
Installing art-glass windows; exterior cladding panels hung; temple president and matron called
Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
Major construction nearing completion; welcome center trailer removed; temple president and matron called