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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Birmingham England Temple
Elder Scott D. Whiting, Europe North Area President, will preside at the groundbreaking services for the Birmingham England Temple on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The temple will be constructed on the 2.7-acre site of an existing meetinghouse located at 185–187 Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Plans call for a one-story temple of approximately 10,800 square feet with patron housing and arrival facilities.
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Huntsville Alabama Temple Location Announced
The location of the Huntsville Alabama Temple has been announced as a 21-acre property located southeast of the intersection of Gillespie Road and Browns Ferry Road in Madison, Alabama. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 30,000 square feet. The temple will be the second in the state, joining the Birmingham Alabama Temple, which was dedicated in 2000 by former Church President Gordon B. Hinckley.
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Gates Installed at Harare Zimbabwe Temple Property Entrance
At the property entrance to the Harare Zimbabwe Temple, beautiful ornamented gates have been installed. Several buildings were constructed at the complex including the temple, a patron housing facility, a temple missionary housing facility, a meetinghouse, and a Church services building where the mission office will be located. It is the first temple to be built in Zimbabwe.
Installing Storm Drain System at the Teton River Idaho Temple
As the concrete structural walls rise for the Teton River Idaho Temple, work is getting underway on making utility connections and installing the storm drain system. The temple is being constructed at the northern edge of the city limits where utility mains have been extended. This important phase of construction will support both the building and future operation of the temple.
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Fort Worth Texas Temple Steeple Frame Sheathed and Coated
The steeple frame for the Fort Worth Texas Temple has been sheathed and damp proofed while stone cladding of the main floor exterior walls continues below. Several elements of the hardscape have been installed including the front walkways and staircases, the concrete base for the monument sign, retaining structures, and a gathering area. At the adjoining meetinghouse, a brick wainscot is being laid, and the upper walls are being prepared for a stucco finish.
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Preparing the Cali Colombia Temple Site for Groundbreaking
Significant advancements have been made to prepare the Cali Colombia Temple site for groundbreaking on Saturday, March 1. The French high school that formerly occupied the property has been demolished, and the debris is being removed. The historic city, officially known as Santiago de Cali, was founded by Spanish explorer Sebastián de Belalcázar on July 25, 1536.
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Groundbreaking Event Held for the Tacloban City Philippines Temple
Elder Michael B. Strong, Second Counselor in the Philippines Area Presidency, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tacloban City Philippines Temple on Saturday, January 18, 2025. In his remarks, Elder Strong noted the baptism of George Pamin—the first member of the Church in Tacloban—which occurred exactly 56 years earlier. In his site dedicatory prayer, Elder Strong asked for all in the temple district to have greater capacity "to act with charity, compassion, patience and kindness towards our neighbors and to go about doing good." The temple will be constructed on a beautiful 6.99-acre site along Tacloban Bypass Road.
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Stained Glass Installation Continues at the Ephraim Utah Temple
Gorgeous panes of stained glass, featuring delicate white blossoms, continue to be installed in the Ephraim Utah Temple. The windows exhibit a stunning ombré effect, transitioning from a pale green at the bottom to a dark blue at the top. Cladding of the exterior is also progressing. The steeple, north and south sides are virtually completed, leaving the east and west sides to do.
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Building a Retaining Wall at the Knoxville Tennessee Temple
At the Knoxville Tennessee Temple site, a retaining wall is under construction on the grounds, using interlocking precast blocks that have the appearance of natural stone. On the temple's exterior walls, stone cladding is being secured to hanging brackets that protrude from the waterproofed sheathing. Trees are plentiful around the temple site, creating a beautiful natural setting.
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Module Installation Finished for the Cody Wyoming Temple
In just over a week's time, all of the modules for the Cody Wyoming Temple have been put in place and secured to the foundation. Those interested in observing the construction process are invited to a recently opened visitors' trailer, overseen by a senior missionary couple. The temple will be the third for Wyoming. The state's second temple was dedicated in Casper just two months ago.
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Lindon Utah Temple Celestial Room Art Glass Windows
On the east side of the Lindon Utah Temple, exquisite art glass windows for the celestial room have been installed. Deep blues and greens swirl among depictions of linden trees leaves and blossoms, greatly adding to the heavenly atmosphere of the temple. Granite cladding of the spires will be wrapping up soon, and work has begun on the south portico. The temple has been under construction for almost 33 months.
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Cupola Installed on the Yorba Linda California Temple
A handsome domed cupola has been installed on top of the steeple of the Yorba Linda California Temple, which will be shingled with red clay tile. Most of the building's exterior surfaces have been clad in marble and granite panels, but the front portico and steeple are yet to be completed. On the interior, millwork is being installed on the ceilings, and tile is being laid on the floors. Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work are ongoing.
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Soft Landscaping the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple Grounds
The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple grounds are teeming with plants in their grow pots. Many have been placed at marked locations in the flowerbeds where they will be planted. Installation of the permanent fence around the property has made significant progress, and work is well underway on laying pavers for the front plaza where the concrete base for the monument sign is located.
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Framing the Upper Structures of the Querétaro Mexico Temple
With reinforced concrete exterior walls in place for the Querétaro Mexico Temple, heavy framing has commenced for the building's upper structures. The two-story, 27,500-square-foot temple will support a large central steeple with a prominent scalloped parapet over the front entrance. Construction of the temple and an adjoining ancillary facility has been underway for the past two years.
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Updating the Landscaping at the San Diego California Temple
Among the ongoing renovation activities at the San Diego California Temple is relandscaping of the grounds. The berms on the south side of the temple have been stripped of vegetation, including flowers from the flowerbeds and the iconic palm trees. Aging systems and fixtures will be updated before these areas are replanted. The temple closed for renovation 18 months ago.
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Exterior Rendering Released for the Brussels Belgium Temple
An artistic rendering of the exterior of the Brussels Belgium Temple has been published. The temple, a meetinghouse, and arrival facilities will be built within an existing building located at Avenue des Arts 52 in Brussels. The temple will be approximately 25,500 square feet. There are nearly 6,700 Latter-day Saints organized into 12 congregations in Belgium.
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Open House and Dedication Announced for the Nairobi Kenya Temple
The open house and dedication dates for the Nairobi Kenya Temple have been announced. The open house will begin with a media day on Monday, April 14, 2025, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. The public is invited to tour the temple from Thursday, April 17, through Saturday, May 3, excluding Sundays. The temple will be dedicated by Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
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Structural Framing for the Londrina Brazil Temple Begins
Structural framing for the Londrina Brazil Temple began last month, following the installation of a partial basement and numerous concrete footings. A tower crane is being utilized in the construction process to carry out the heavy lifting and transportation of materials. Londrina is the second largest city in the state of Paraná, following the state capital of Curitiba where a temple was dedicated in 2008.
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Placing the Modules for the Wichita Kansas Temple
Two winter storms have dropped a combined 9.5 inches of snow on the city of Wichita where construction of the 9,950-square-foot Wichita Kansas Temple is progressing. Modules are being delivered and lifted into place on top of the concrete foundation. Components for the storm drain system have also been staged on site. The temple has been under construction for the past four months.
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Lower Tiers of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple Steeple Clad
The lower tiers of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple steeple has been clad in stone, and work is well underway on the top tier. A few portions of the parapet also remain to be clad. Clear glass and muntin bars have been installed in the window openings, which will later be fitted with art glass. The beautiful temple has been under construction for the past 37 months.
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Snowy Conditions Arrive at the Cleveland Ohio Temple Site
Winter weather has brought cold temperatures and snow to the Cleveland Ohio Temple site, but the resilient crews adapt to the conditions and soldier on in their construction efforts. Precast panels continue to be secured to the exterior, and finish work is getting underway on the interior. A 2,200-square-foot ancillary building will also be constructed on site, providing a waiting area, restrooms, and storage.
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Observation Area Available at the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
A new observation platform has been created on the property adjacent to the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple grounds, providing better views of the ongoing construction process. Due to the steep slope of the grounds, numerous retaining walls have been installed to create a more level surface for the immediate area where the temple, ancillary building, and parking are located.
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Installing the Basement Walls for the Austin Texas Temple
The floor slab and many of the walls have been installed for the basement level of the Austin Texas Temple. Rebar has been set for the reinforced concrete that will support the baptismal font. Plumbing trenches are being backfilled, and forming for the footings of the main floor structure will begin shortly. Construction of the temple has been underway for almost five months.
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Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple in the Final Stages of Construction
A golden sunset settles on the horizon behind the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple, producing a stunning silhouette of this nearly completed house of the Lord. Construction began 33 months ago and is now in the final stages, but no dates have been announced for the open house and dedication. Behind the 19,000-square-foot temple is a 25,000-square-foot ancillary building that will offer patron housing and distribution services.
Los Angeles California Temple Not Affected by Wildfires
A statement was issued yesterday by Elder Mark A. Bragg, president of the North America West Area, regarding the wildfires affecting Greater Los Angeles: "…We mourn with those who have experienced loss and ask for the Savior’s comforting spirit to be with them. We also express gratitude for the acts of faith and work sustaining those affected by this crisis. At this time, the Church is mobilizing its resources. Everyone is encouraged to volunteer and make themselves available to assist those in need. The Church is committed to helping during this emergency and throughout the aftermath." Missionaries have been relocated, and the Los Angeles California Temple is safe and not affected by any fires or emergencies.
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Installing the Parapet and Roof Deck for the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
The concrete structural walls for the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple have been installed, and concrete forms have been set for pouring the parapet—the short wall that sits along the edge of the roof. Framing has been completed for the pitched roofs over the north and south wings of the building, and much of the decking is in place. Construction of an on-site ancillary building is also progressing.
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Front Side View of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple
A recent photograph of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple gives an aerial view of the front side of the building where the main entrance is located. The parking lot islands have been planted with palm trees, and parking spaces have been striped for both cars and motos (motorcycles). The entrance plaza has a center flowerbed surrounded by raised flowerbeds and lamp posts.
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Alabang Philippines Temple Spire Cap Installed
The Alabang Philippines Temple spire has been capped, and all of the scaffolding has been removed from the front of the building. This house of the Lord is a beautiful addition to Filinvest City, a master-planned urban center development located on the south side of Metro Manila in Muntinlupa. It is the second temple to be constructed in Metro Manila and will help alleviate demands of the busy Manila Philippines Temple.
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Christus Statue Installed on the Nairobi Kenya Temple Grounds
A reproduction of Bertel Thorvaldsen's beautiful Christus statue has been installed on the grounds of the Nairobi Kenya Temple in front of a semicircular hedge located in the courtyard of the ancillary building. Major construction has wrapped up at the temple complex, and members are looking forward to an announcement of the open house and dedication dates. The temple is the first to be constructed in East Africa.
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Cladding the Exterior Walls of the Torreón Mexico Temple
Work has begun on attaching precast panels to the exterior walls of the Torreón Mexico Temple. The panels were cast with moldings that case the windows and doorways. Decorative window headers were also incorporated into the design. The frame for the portico is a prominent feature at the front of the building. The temple reached its two-year groundbreaking anniversary last month.
