The Smithfield Utah Temple stands as a spiritual landmark honoring the early Latter-day Saint settlers of Cache Valley, a scenic 50-mile-long valley that spans the border of Utah and Idaho. With major construction of the temple now largely complete, crews are focused on finalizing interior finishes and completing remaining closeout work throughout the building. Dates for the public open house and dedication of this house of the Lord have not yet been announced.

With construction of the Birmingham England Temple well underway, Church members look forward to the establishment of a third house of the Lord in the British Isles. The first temple in the region, the London England Temple, was dedicated in 1958, followed 40 years later by the Preston England Temple in 1998. Plans are also moving forward for the Edinburgh Scotland Temple and the Dublin Ireland Temple, further expanding access to temple blessings throughout the region.

At the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple, architectural lighting tests are underway as crews evaluate the exterior illumination. Light fixtures have been placed around the building’s footprint, casting upward light across the main floor walls. These tests allow designers to fine-tune brightness and angles, helping ensure the exterior will be evenly illuminated. Construction of the temple has been underway for over 23 months.

With the structural framework now in place for the ground floor of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple, crews have shifted their focus upward. A large crane dominates the site as it positions steel columns and beams that are shaping the emerging form of the upper levels. A staircase connecting the first and second levels has been installed, and the floor deck for the second level is now in place.