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Scaffolding Removed from the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
Scaffolding has been removed from the beautiful white exterior of the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple. Ornamented wall panels have been installed around the windows and entryway, and cornice moldings decorate the parapet. Palms trees are being established on the grounds, as landscaping efforts move forward. Construction of the temple, accommodation center, and meetinghouse have been underway for the past two years.
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View of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple from International Way
The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple is a beautiful addition to Springfield's International Way. With the construction barrier removed, the granite-clad temple is clearly visible from the tree-lined street. Most of the stained-glass windows have been installed, and progress is being made on the grounds where grass sod has been laid, trees established, and shrubbery planted. Interior finish work is also well underway.
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News Conference Held for the Antofagasta Chile Temple Open House
Members of the media were invited to a news conference today for the open house of the Antofagasta Chile Temple. "I have a very personal connection with Chile," said Elder Craig C. Christensen, a General Authority Seventy and member of the Temple Department. He explained that he came to Chile as a young missionary 48 years ago when there were just 30,000 members in the country. Today, there are more than 600,000. The public is invited to tour the interior of the temple from Wednesday, May 14, through Saturday, May 24, 2025, excluding Sundays.
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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Singapore Temple
Elder Kelly R. Johnson, First Counselor in the Asia Area Presidency, will preside at groundbreaking services for the Singapore Temple on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The temple will be built on a one-acre site located at a bend in the West Coast Highway at 233 Pasir Panjang Road. The building that formerly occupied the site has been demolished. More than 3,200 Latter-day Saints call Singapore home.
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Brick Laid for Cleveland Ohio Temple Ancillary Building
The exteriors of the Cleveland Ohio Temple and ancillary building are largely finished. Tan precast components cover the temple and steeple, which will be topped with a domed cupola. Dark red brick has been laid on the exterior of the ancillary building. Framing is in place on the interior, the roof is in process, and windows have yet to be installed. Work on the project began just over 11 months ago.
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Exterior Cladding of the Cody Wyoming Temple Begins
Precast cladding panels are being delivered to the Cody Wyoming Temple site and secured to the building's exterior. The frame for the 101-foot steeple reaches skyward, serving as a visual reminder of the connection between earth and the heavenly realms. A roof underlayment has been installed on the wood-framed ancillary building where a distribution center will be located.
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Structural Framing Underway for the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple
Structural framing has begun for the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple. The steel beams and columns are lifted into place using heavy machinery. The awaiting crews then join the pieces together to create the framework. Grand Rapids' name come from the rapids on the Grand River that used to aid the furniture industry with the transportation of logs. In the early 1900s, flood walls were installed to remove the rapids and manage flooding.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Lagos Nigeria Temple
Elder Alfred Kyungu, President of the Africa West Area Presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lagos Nigeria Temple on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
"The temple is a sacred place where members are going to perform sacred ordinances and make covenants," he said. Dignitaries were in attendance including Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Christian Religion, Very Rev. Bukola Adeleke. He said, "This foundation is built on solid rock, and we believe God will see it through to completion. The Church has been a vessel for spreading the Gospel and winning souls, and we encourage them to continue in this divine mission."
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Orlando Florida Temple Window Openings Boarded
As part of the ongoing renovation of the Orlando Florida Temple, the window openings have been boarded, and the installation of the reconfigured parking lot continues. The interior was taken down to the framing so that it can be fully renewed, refinished, and refurnished. The temple is one of only two that were dedicated by President Howard W. Hunter. The other is the Bountiful Utah Temple.
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Landscaping Progress on the Montpelier Idaho Temple Grounds
With the onset of spring, landscaping of the Montpelier Idaho Temple grounds is accelerating. Large landscaping rocks have been delivered to the temple site, and posts for the permanent ornamental fence are being installed along the north side of the property next to the library. Concrete crews continue to install hardscape elements, including planters and retaining structures.
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Nighttime View of the Torreón Mexico Temple
The off-white exterior of the Torreón Mexico Temple contrasts beautifully against the night sky. The last pieces of exterior cladding are being secured to the tower, and windows have been installed, as work on the interior progresses. Torreón's name comes from the Spanish word "torreón," which means "watchtower" or "tower." The name likely originated from a watchtower that was built near the Nazas River in the mid-19th century near a cluster of farms and ranches.
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Neiafu Tonga Temple Sprie Shines Under the Sun
The shiny metallic spire of the Neiafu Tonga Temple rises over the lush treeline that stands along the border of the property. Windows have been installed in all four sides of the tower, and the roof has been completed. The 17,000-square-foot temple houses two instruction rooms and two sealing rooms. Construction of the temple and ancillary building formally began 44 months ago with a September groundbreaking.
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Structrual Framing Progress on the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
Structural framing continues for the two-story Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple, rising on Rosario Limketkai Avenue. On the second level, the floor is being installed while framing of the roof progresses. Construction on the project began just over eight months ago. It is one of five temples currently under construction in the Philippines. The others are located in the communities of Alabang, Davao, Bacolod, and Tacloban City.
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Syracuse Utah Temple Open House Begins
A news conference for the Syracuse Utah Temple was held this morning to commence the open house. Tours for invited guests will be held tomorrow and Friday, followed by public tours beginning Saturday, May 10, and continuing through Saturday, May 31, excluding Sundays. Tours are free, and reservations are recommended. The temple’s design motifs include representations of the local flora around the Great Salt Lake and nearby wetlands, as this community is considered the “Gateway to Antelope Island.”
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Non-Structural Framing Underway for the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple
Non-structural metal framing is progressing on the south side of the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple, including the frames for five arched windows. Inside the main structure, the south staircases are visible. Concrete has been poured for the first and second floors, and corrugated decking has been installed for the third floor. Curbing is being installed for the northwest parking area along 2320 North.
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Cactus Blossoms on the Grand Junction Colorado Temple Grounds
Claret cup cactus plants are in bloom on the grounds of the Grand Junction Colorado Temple. The dark red blossoms are one of the design inspirations for the temple that can be seen in the stone cladding, the art glass windows, and the interior decorations. The public is invited to tour the interior of the temple from Thursday, September 11 through Saturday, September 27, 2025. The dedication will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
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Exterior Rendering of the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple
The official exterior rendering of the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple has been published. The 45,000-square-foot temple will be constructed on a 18.6-acre site located south of the intersection of Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road in the Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs. Plans also call for a meetinghouse and grounds maintenance building to be constructed.
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Snow-Capped Mountains Around Cody, Wyoming
A recent photograph of the Cody Wyoming Temple captures the rugged natural beauty surrounding the Park County community. Carter Mountain rises 12,324 ft (3,760 m), sloping down to the Bighorn Basin. Windows have been installed in the temple, and the exterior has been sheathed with insulation. Wood framing is also progressing on the building that will house a distribution center.
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Scaffolding Removed from the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple Tower
Most of the scaffolding has been removed from the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple tower where beautiful stained-glass windows have been installed. Grass and other vegetation is being established on the steep lawn that slopes behind the building. There are five stakes organized the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area and several additional stakes located in the surrounding region.
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Forming and Pouring at the Kona Hawaii Temple Site
Additional concrete forming for the foundation of the Kona Hawaii Temple has been set in place at the temple site where reconstruction efforts are moving forward. Following demolition of all but the core steel frame of the former building, crews began installing the basement for the expanded temple. The site sits at the top of a cul-de-sac next to the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway.
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Framing the Parapet for the Austin Texas Temple
Along the edge of the roof of the Austin Texas Temple, framing for the parapet is underway. At the center of the building, the frame for the steeple pedestal is in place, and the first vertical columns for the base of the tower have been installed. On the main floor, corrugated decking has been placed over the basement level, which will support the weight of the final concrete floor slab. Materials are neatly staged around the temple.
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Demolition Carried Out at the Tampa Florida Temple Site
Demolition of the building that stood on the Tampa Florida Temple site has been completed. The facility formerly housed Cooley Law School, which relocated to the Tampa Oaks neighborhood of Temple Terrace. There are two temples in operation in Florida in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale. The temple in Orlando is closed for renovation, and plans have been announced for a fifth temple in Jacksonville.
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Palm Trees Planted on the San Diego California Temple Grounds
Landscaping is moving forward on the San Diego California Temple grounds where palm trees have returned to the berms that flank the south lawn and plaza area. The temple has been under renovation for the past 21 months and is expected to be completed later this year, as announced in a local stake conference. Renovation activities have included refurnishing and some reconfiguring of the interior, cleaning and repairs to the exterior, and replanting of the grounds.
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Fort Worth Texas Temple Tower Cladding Completed
Cladding of the Fort Worth Texas Temple tower has been completed, joining the east and south sides of the main building. Work continues on the north and west sides and will later begin on the mission-style parapet around the base of the tower. The brick exterior of the meetinghouse has been completed, and windows have been installed. The hard elements of the entrance plaza are taking shape on the grounds.
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Installing Windows in the Knoxville Tennessee Temple
Clear glass windows are replacing plastic sheeting at the Knoxville Tennessee Temple, as construction of the building advances. At a later stage, panes of stained glass will be installed behind the clear glass. Hanging brackets for the exterior stonework have been fastened to the facade of the temple, while cladding progresses at the rear side of the building. With the structure enclosed, work is moving forward on the interior.
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Conditional Use Permit Approved for the Fairview Texas Temple
In a 5-2 vote, the Fairview Town Council approved a conditional use permit for the Fairview Texas Temple on Tuesday evening, April 29. The conditions set forth included two height restrictions: 44 feet 7 inches for the roof and facade and 120 feet for the steeple and spire. The floor area may not exceed 30,742 square feet, and the exterior lighting must be turned off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Other conditions regarding lighting brightness and sewer connections were also communicated at the meeting.
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Restoring the Salt Lake Temple Celestial and Sealing Rooms
Inside the historic Salt Lake Temple, teams of artisans are working meticulously to restore the beauty of the sacred structure. From hand-painted ceilings to carefully gilded moldings, materials and techniques are being used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the interior while also respecting the temple’s original design. Crews are also restoring and replicating the ornate wood paneling, beams and stenciling for which the temple is known. This includes reapplying gold leaf, adding detailed stencil designs and repairing wood elements that have aged over the years.
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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Wellington New Zealand Temple
Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, First Counselor in the Pacific Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking event for the Wellington New Zealand Temple on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The temple will be constructed on a 3.35-acre site located near Okowai Road and Whitford Brown Avenue in the Aotea neighborhood of Porirua. Plans call for a two-story temple of approximately 14,900 square feet and an ancillary building with arrival facilities and patron housing.
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Name Change Announced for the McKinney Texas Temple
The First Presidency has announced that the McKinney Texas Temple will be renamed the Fairview Texas Temple. The name change was one of the conditions put forward by the Fairview Planning Commission when it voted to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for construction of the temple following a public hearing on Thursday, April 24. The application will go before the Town Council for final approval at a meeting tomorrow evening.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Lethbridge Alberta Temple
"My prayer today is that no matter how close or how far away you live, you’ll be intentional about scheduling time to be in the temple," said Elder Randall K. Bennett, General Authority Seventy and president of the North America Central Area, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lethbridge Alberta Temple on Saturday, April 26, 2025. "I promise you it will change your life." More than 550 guests were in attendance including 100 community, interfaith, government, business, and Indigenous leaders.
