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HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
"It is in the ordinances of the temple that we are placed under covenant to Him….[If] we will enter into our covenants without reservation or apology, the Lord will protect us. We will receive inspiration sufficient for the challenges of life."
—Boyd K. Packer
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
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Yuma Arizona Temple Location Announced and Rendering Released
The location for the Yuma Arizona Temple has been announced as a nearly 7-acre site located at the corner of East 36th Street and South 8 East Avenue in the City of Yuma. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 18,500 square feet with an accompanying ancillary building. There are currently six dedicated temples in Arizona, and plans have been announced for the three more in Yuma, Queen Creek, and Flagstaff.
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Willamette Valley Oregon Temple Open House and Dedication
A public open house for the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple has been announced for Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, May 9, 2026, excluding Sundays. The event will be preceded by a media day on Monday, April 20, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district and rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m.
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Elder Soares Dedicates the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple
"From the moment we arrived, we have felt the warmth of your spirits and the strength of your faith," said Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the dedication of the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The year 2025 marked the 100th anniversary of the dedication of South America for the preaching of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. "What a great blessing to conclude this beautiful year of celebration with the temple dedication," said Elder Soares.
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Groundbreaking Event Held for the Brussels Belgium Temple
Elder Jack N. Gerard, First Counselor in the Europe Central Area, presided over the Brussels Belgium Temple groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, November 22, 2025. "Brussels is a city where many of thy children from various lands come together in union to find peace, prosperity, and understanding in this world," said Elder Gerard in his site dedicatory prayer. The ceremony was broadcast in five languages, allowing members in the region who speak different languages to participate. The temple will be constructed within an existing building located on Avenue des Arts near the Royal Palace of Brussels. Construction is scheduled to begin early next year.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
382
Total
211
Dedicated
62
Under Construction
109
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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