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A View Through the Trees of the Modesto California Temple
In the northern San Joaquin Valley, construction of the Modesto California Temple is moving forward. Sheathing boards have been attached to the entrance facade and the tower frame while stone cladding continues to be hung on the south exterior walls. Muntin bars and glass have been installed in the window openings, and tradesmen are installing finishes on the interior.
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Nighttime View of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple
Architectural lighting illuminates the beautiful Harare Zimbabwe Temple, which has been under construction for the past 52 months and is drawing closer to completion. In the book of Romans, Paul exhorted: "The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light" (Romans 13:12). The temple grounds have been planted, and the parking lots have been striped.
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Grand Rapids Michigan Temple Foundation Progressing
Construction continues on the foundation for the Grand Rapids Michigan Temple, located in the East Paris neighborhood just north of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Preparations are advancing for the parking areas, and concrete is being poured for some of the walkways. The temple will be the second constructed in the state of Michigan. The state's other temple is located in the Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills.
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Insulating the Exterior Walls of the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple
An insulating material is being attached to the concrete exterior walls of the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple. The shiny covering serves as a barrier against the moisture, heat, and noise from the environment. Stone cladding is being staged on site, and installation on the temple's exterior walls has begun. Construction of the temple and ancillary building began 10 months ago and is progressing on schedule.
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Landscaping the Ephraim Utah Temple Grounds
Spring weather at the Ephraim Utah Temple is accelerating the landscaping efforts. The front grounds feature a beautiful gathering area, east of the monument sign, that is accessible to pedestrians through gates that open from the sidewalk. With the advancement of construction, the Welcome Center trailer will soon be removed, and visitors will be received at the Young Single Adult stake center southeast of the temple.
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Construction Materials Staged at the Cali Colombia Temple Site
Materials for the reinforced concrete foundation of the Cali Colombia Temple are being staged on site. Across the street to the north, where other buildings of the former school have been demolished, heavy equipment is preparing the ground for construction of one of the two ancillary buildings. A former preschool building will be adapted as a second ancillary building.
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Wrapping Up the Cladding of the Managua Nicaragua Temple
Stone masons are securing the final pieces of exterior cladding to the top of the Managua Nicaragua Temple steeple while landscapers continue to beautify the extensive grounds. The temple is the first to be constructed in the Central American country of Nicaragua where members are organized into 12 stakes and 4 districts. It is one of two temples under construction in Central America with three more in the planning stages.
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Hardscaping the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple Grounds
A recent satellite image of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple site captures the hardscape elements that are taking shape on the grounds. Circular planters will be featured on each side of the temple, with the largest being on the entrance side. Framing for the roof of the ancillary building is in place, and roofing for the grounds maintenance building has been completed. Cladding panels continue to be hung on the temple exterior.
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Exterior of the Bacolod Philippines Temple Revealed
Scaffolding has been fully removed from the tower of the Bacolod Philippines Temple, revealing the beauty of the building's exterior. Landscaping of the grounds is advancing, including the installation of lamp posts and walkways. Trees are being established, and numerous plants are ready for planting in the flowerbeds. Construction of the project has been underway for 40 months ago.
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Satellite View of the Freetown Sierra Leone Temple Site
A satellite image from February shows the progress being made on construction of the Freetown Sierra Leone Temple. The pedestal for the temple tower is in place, and the roof for the adjoining ancillary building has been installed. The two-story facility which will house an arrival center, patron housing, presidency apartments, ordinance worker apartments, and utility spaces. Hardscaping of the grounds has not yet begun.
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Beautiful Exterior of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
The newly clad Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple is a striking addition to the bustling Guatemala City metropolitan area that over three million people call home. At the groundbreaking ceremony for the temple, a longtime member of the Church shared that he had served as a temple worker for almost thirty years and that he knew the joy of our ancestors when their temple ordinance work is performed.
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Steeple Frame Installed Atop the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
With the concrete structural walls in place for the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple, the steeple framework has been installed on top of the roof. This 10,900-square-foot house of the Lord is the second temple to be constructed in Taiwan where Church members are organized into 16 stakes. The Taipei Taiwan Temple was dedicated in November 1984 when there were only three stakes on the island.
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Exterior Rendering Published for the West Jordan Utah Temple
An exterior rendering of the multi-story, 85,000-square-foot West Jordan Utah Temple has been published. The location was announced nearly a year ago as a 16.1-acre property located west of Highway 111 at approximately 7148 South. The temple site will be shared with a meetinghouse and joint parking lot. The temple is the sixth to be constructed in Salt Lake County and will serve members on the west end of the valley.
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Open House and Dedication Announced for the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple
A public open house for the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple has been announced for Thursday, October 16, through Saturday, November 1, 2025, excluding Sundays. Before the public portion of the open house, a media day will be held on Tuesday, October 14, followed by tours for invited guests on that day and the next. Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all congregations in the temple district.
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Opening Dates Released for the Antofagasta Chile Temple
All are welcome to a public open house for the Antofagasta Chile Temple beginning Wednesday, May 14, and continuing through Saturday, May 24, 2025, excluding Sundays. A media day will kick off the event on Monday, May 12, followed by invited guest tours on Tuesday, May 13. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all congregations in the temple district.
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Elder Kearon Presides at the Auckland New Zealand Temple Dedication
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Auckland New Zealand Temple on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025. "Everything [about the temple] is to help us to look beyond ourselves and come to a deeper understanding of our life's purpose as seen through heaven's eyes," he said. In his dedicatory prayer, he plead that the temple would stand "as a sacred symbol of Thy love for Thy children and their love for Thee. May it be a house of joy and a beacon of light to those who enter and to all who see it."
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Open House Begins for the Nairobi Kenya Temple
All are welcome to tour the newly constructed Nairobi Kenya Temple during a public open house beginning Thursday, April 17, and continuing through Saturday, May 3, 2025, with no tours held on Sundays. For those who cannot attend the open house in person, a virtual tour is available online. Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple in one session on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The dedicatory session will be broadcast live to all units in the temple district.
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Entrance Driveway to the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
Preparations are moving forward for paving the entrance driveway to the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple site. The hilltop property was formerly the site of a Church meetinghouse, which was razed to make way for the temple, a housing facility, and a new meetinghouse. Church members in Papua New Guinea are organized into 3 stakes and 11 districts that currently belong to the Suva Fiji Temple district.
Portico Moldings Added to the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple
Ornamented moldings have been attached to the entrance portico of the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple, adding beauty to the columns and arches and bringing the exterior of the temple closer to completion. The dedication of the temple will be the fulfillment of a dream decades in the making. A temple was originally announced for American Samoa in 1977, but the location was later changed to Apia, Samoa.
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Inscription Panels Installed at the Lindon Utah Temple
Stone panels inscribed with the sacred words Holiness to the Lord – The House of the Lord have been installed on the north portico of the Lindon Utah Temple over the main entrance. "And it shall be upon Aaron to minister: and his sound shall be heard when he goeth in unto the holy place before the Lord.…And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, Holiness to the Lord" (Exodus 28:35–36).
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Scaffolding Removed from the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple Tower
Scaffolding has been removed from the handsome tower that rises atop the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple. Cladding of the structure was recently completed, and only a little cladding remains to be done on the main building. On the grounds, lamp posts have been installed, trees planted, and a wide variety of plants established. It is the third temple to be constructed in Oregon.
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Framing the Parapets on Top of the Anchorage Alaska Temple
On top of the Anchorage Alaska Temple, crews are framing parapets around the raised rectangular sections that sit over the four main wings of the building. Parapets extend the exterior walls above the roofline to serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. Wood blocking is being installed on top of the parapets to provide a solid base for the coping stones that will be installed during the cladding phase. Sheathing of the exterior has largely been completed, and window frames have been installed.
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Main Entrance Doors Installed for the Montpelier Idaho Temple
Gold doors have been installed at the main entrance to the Montpelier Idaho Temple, which will have panes of stained glass inserted later. There are currently six dedicated temples in Idaho. The Burley Idaho Temple will be the seventh, the Montpelier Idaho Temple the eighth, and the Teton River Idaho Temple the ninth. Temples have also been announced for Coeur d'Alene in Northern Idaho and for Caldwell, located on the west end of the Boise metropolitan area.
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Opening Dates Announced for the Grand Junction Colorado Temple
The dates for the open house and dedication of the Grand Junction Colorado Temple have been announced. A media day will be held on Monday, September 8, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Tours for the public will be offered from Thursday, September 11, through Saturday, September 27, excluding Sundays. The temple will be dedicated by President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
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Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Elko Nevada Temple
The dates for the open house and dedication of the Elko Nevada Temple have been announced. A media day will be held on Wednesday, August 27, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Tours for the public will be offered from Saturday, August 30, through Saturday, September 13, excluding Sundays. The temple will be dedicated by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
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Cladding Progress at the Torreón Mexico Temple
Cladding panels continue to be secured to the exterior walls of the Torreón Mexico Temple. Church members in the region currently belong to the Monterrey Mexico Temple district, which is comprised of 24 stakes and 5 districts across four states. Both the Torreón Mexico Temple, located west of Monterrey, and the newly announced Reynosa Mexico Temple, located east of Monterrey, will serve portions of this district.
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Sheathing the Exterior of the Cody Wyoming Temple
With the structural frame in place for the upper walls and steeple of the Cody Wyoming Temple, crews are attaching sheathing panels to the modules below. Construction began just over six months ago and is moving forward smoothly. It is the third temple to be constructed in the Cowboy State, joining the Star Valley Wyoming Temple (2016) and the Casper Wyoming Temple (2024).
15 New Temples Announced at the 195th Annual General Conference
At the conclusion of the 195th Annual General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans for the construction of 15 new temples in the following locations: Reynosa, Mexico; Chorrillos, Peru; Rivera, Uruguay; Campo Grande, Brazil; Porto, Portugal; Uyo, Nigeria; San Jose del Monte, Philippines; Nouméa, New Caledonia; Liverpool, Australia; Caldwell, Idaho; Flagstaff, Arizona; Rapid City, South Dakota; Greenville, South Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; and Spanish Fork, Utah.
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Backfilling the Basement of the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple
Portions of the basement foundation for the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple have been backfilled with dirt. The concrete for the main level floor has been poured, and decking is being installed for the second level floor. Structural framing for the third floor is underway among the concrete shafts that will house the temple's stairways and elevators. Provo was the second city in the world to have two temples—the first being South Jordan, where the Jordan River Utah Temple and Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple are located.
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Neiafu Tonga Temple Grounds Taking Shape
The grounds of the Neiafu Tonga Temple are taking shape. The white walls of the flowerbeds match the exterior walls of temple, which contrast beautifully with the deep blue roof and golden spire. Local Church members are thrilled to have a temple under construction on their island of Vava'u. They currently attend the Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple, located approximately 190 miles (300 km) to the south on the island of Tongatapu.
