Architectural lighting has been added along the base of the upper tier of the Teton River Idaho Temple steeple, illuminating the elegant architectural features of the towering structure. Installation of the exterior cladding is drawing closer to completion, revealing more of the temple's finished design. Meanwhile, landscaping is advancing around the property, further enhancing the temple's setting in northern Rexburg.

At the Cali Colombia Temple, significant progress is being made on the installation of exterior stone cladding, adding distinctive window surrounds, cornices, pilasters, and other architectural details. Around the property, installation of the permanent fence is also progressing, establishing a defined perimeter around the temple grounds. Meanwhile, palm trees are being planted as soft landscaping gets underway.

Elder K. Brett Nattress, General Authority Seventy and Assistant Executive Director of the Church’s Temple Department, welcomed journalists to the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple for a special preview on Monday, November 2, 2026. The public is invited to tour the temple from Wednesday, November 4, through Saturday, November 21, 2026. The temple’s design reflects American Samoa's culture and natural environment. Interior patterns draw inspiration from the red ginger plant, traditional Samoan weaving and carving, and decorative designs familiar in island architecture. Greens and gold tones reflect the island’s vegetation and the colors of the sunrise and sunset.

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Wichita Kansas Temple on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Before the dedication, Elder Kearon expressed his hope that individuals would find peace in their challenges by attending the temple. "I know this moment represents countless prayers and the devoted, faithful efforts of so many," he said. The temple is the first house of the Lord to be dedicated in Kansas.