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Water Feature Progress at the Oakland California Temple
Concrete has been poured for the basin of a circular water feature being installed on the 
13th operating temple; closed for renovation; installing new water featureOakland California Temple grounds, replacing a decades-old water feature. At the center of the basin is the bottom tier of a bronze fountain. The historic temple stands in the beautiful Oakland hills.
13th operating temple; closed for renovation; installing new water featureOakland California Temple grounds, replacing a decades-old water feature. At the center of the basin is the bottom tier of a bronze fountain. The historic temple stands in the beautiful Oakland hills.
Turning the Lisbon Portugal Temple Spire Gold
The skeletal framework for the spire of the 
Attaching gold plating to spire; stone cladding of exterior walls nearing completion; planting meetinghouse gardensLisbon Portugal Temple is being clad in gold-colored panels. The shiny cladding will complement the gold-leafed angel Moroni statue that will stand atop the spire. Work continues on the grounds around the meetinghouse where shrubs are being added to the planter boxes.
Attaching gold plating to spire; stone cladding of exterior walls nearing completion; planting meetinghouse gardensLisbon Portugal Temple is being clad in gold-colored panels. The shiny cladding will complement the gold-leafed angel Moroni statue that will stand atop the spire. Work continues on the grounds around the meetinghouse where shrubs are being added to the planter boxes.
Dedication Dates Adjusted for the Rome Italy Temple
An official letter from the First Presidency has announced that the week-long dedication previously scheduled for the 
Finishing mural in visitors' center; volunteers being sought for open houseRome Italy Temple has been shortened to three days: Sunday, March 10, 2019 through Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The open house and youth devotional dates remain the same. The temple will open for ordinance work on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Finishing mural in visitors' center; volunteers being sought for open houseRome Italy Temple has been shortened to three days: Sunday, March 10, 2019 through Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The open house and youth devotional dates remain the same. The temple will open for ordinance work on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Ground Broken for the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presided today over the groundbreaking ceremony for the 
Groundbreaking held on November 8, 2018; full-scale construction pendingAbidjan Ivory Coast Temple. It is the sixth temple to be constructed on the continent of Africa.
Groundbreaking held on November 8, 2018; full-scale construction pendingAbidjan Ivory Coast Temple. It is the sixth temple to be constructed on the continent of Africa.
Construction Lighting at the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple
The patches of steel, concrete, and stone that comprise the exterior of the 
Spire framework installed; stone cladding the exterior wallsRio de Janeiro Brazil Temple seem to harmonize more beautifully at night under the illumination of powerful construction floodlighting. More progress has been made on cladding the exterior walls in stone.
Spire framework installed; stone cladding the exterior wallsRio de Janeiro Brazil Temple seem to harmonize more beautifully at night under the illumination of powerful construction floodlighting. More progress has been made on cladding the exterior walls in stone.
Stone Cladding the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple Begins
The first pieces of stone cladding have been attached along the base of an exterior wall for the 
94th operating temple; closed for renovation; work begun on stone cladding the exterior wallsBaton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
94th operating temple; closed for renovation; work begun on stone cladding the exterior wallsBaton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
Preparing for the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple Groundbreaking
Ivorian members are making their final preparations for tomorrow's groundbreaking ceremony for the
Groundbreaking held on November 8, 2018; full-scale construction pendingAbidjan Ivory Coast Temple, the first to be constructed in the country. The temple will be located behind the stake center for the Cocody Cote I'voire Stake.
Groundbreaking held on November 8, 2018; full-scale construction pendingAbidjan Ivory Coast Temple, the first to be constructed in the country. The temple will be located behind the stake center for the Cocody Cote I'voire Stake.
Interior Advancements at the Durban South Africa Temple
Fine dust fills the air inside the 
Angel Moroni installed on October 25, 2018; installing art glass and lamp postsDurban South Africa Temple as the interior walls and ceilings are sanded to a smooth texture. Crown molding and tile are being precisely cut and fit while workers continue to terminate electrical and data runs, air vents, and a fire suppression system. A team has surveyed the water feature area in front of the temple entrance. More lamp posts are ready to be installed.
Angel Moroni installed on October 25, 2018; installing art glass and lamp postsDurban South Africa Temple as the interior walls and ceilings are sanded to a smooth texture. Crown molding and tile are being precisely cut and fit while workers continue to terminate electrical and data runs, air vents, and a fire suppression system. A team has surveyed the water feature area in front of the temple entrance. More lamp posts are ready to be installed.
Seeking Volunteers for the Rome Italy Temple Open House
Are you interested in volunteering at the much-anticipated open house for the
Finishing mural in visitors' center; volunteers being sought for open houseRome Italy Temple? If so, please visit the official volunteer website for details and instructions. A massive mural was recently installed in the visitors' center on a curved wall above the marble reproductions of the original twelve apostles.
Finishing mural in visitors' center; volunteers being sought for open houseRome Italy Temple? If so, please visit the official volunteer website for details and instructions. A massive mural was recently installed in the visitors' center on a curved wall above the marble reproductions of the original twelve apostles.
Demolition Begins at the Bangkok Thailand Temple Site
Beginning November 1, 2018, demolition crews arrived with heavy equipment at the 
Demolition of Church office building underway in preparation for future groundbreaking ceremonyBangkok Thailand Temple site to commence the process of remove the existing parking lot, landscaping, and Church office building in preparation for the formal groundbreaking ceremony that will be held.
Demolition of Church office building underway in preparation for future groundbreaking ceremonyBangkok Thailand Temple site to commence the process of remove the existing parking lot, landscaping, and Church office building in preparation for the formal groundbreaking ceremony that will be held.
A Glimpse of the Holiness to the Lord Stone in Lisbon
The Holiness to the Lord inscription stone can be seen above the main entrance to the
Attaching gold plating to spire; stone cladding of exterior walls nearing completion; planting meetinghouse gardensLisbon Portugal Temple. Cladding of the exterior is largely finished and will allow for more scaffolding to come down in the near future.
Attaching gold plating to spire; stone cladding of exterior walls nearing completion; planting meetinghouse gardensLisbon Portugal Temple. Cladding of the exterior is largely finished and will allow for more scaffolding to come down in the near future.
Cladding the Raleigh North Carolina Temple Tower
Work on stone cladding the exterior walls of the 
68th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding the front exterior walls and towerRaleigh North Carolina Temple has progressed to the front side of the building and to the tower. Steel studs are on site as framers continue to build interior walls and hang drywall. Minor modifications to the floor plan will provide a better patron experience.
68th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding the front exterior walls and towerRaleigh North Carolina Temple has progressed to the front side of the building and to the tower. Steel studs are on site as framers continue to build interior walls and hang drywall. Minor modifications to the floor plan will provide a better patron experience.
Reactions to the Auckland New Zealand Temple Announcement
A few young adults members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share their joyful reactions to the announcement of a temple to be constructed in Auckland, New Zealand in this video presentation. The 
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcementAuckland New Zealand Temple, the country's second, was announced in the 60th anniversary year of the
11th operating temple; closed for renovation; dismantling the interiorHamilton New Zealand Temple.
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcementAuckland New Zealand Temple, the country's second, was announced in the 60th anniversary year of the
11th operating temple; closed for renovation; dismantling the interiorHamilton New Zealand Temple.
Windows Coming Down at the Mesa Arizona Temple
More evidence of construction activities can be seen at the 
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; removing windows; grading the grounds; clearing visitors' center siteMesa Arizona Temple where scaffolding has been erected along some of the exterior walls, and windows are being removed and replaced with boards. Debris chutes are still visible at some of the window openings as the careful process of dismantling the interior continues.
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; removing windows; grading the grounds; clearing visitors' center siteMesa Arizona Temple where scaffolding has been erected along some of the exterior walls, and windows are being removed and replaced with boards. Debris chutes are still visible at some of the window openings as the careful process of dismantling the interior continues.
Open House Tours of Barranquilla Colombia Temple Begin Saturday
Free reservations are being accepted for the public open house of the 
Public open house tours underwayBarranquilla Colombia Temple that begins this Saturday, November 3, and continues through Saturday, November 24, 2018, except for Sundays. Following the open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Public open house tours underwayBarranquilla Colombia Temple that begins this Saturday, November 3, and continues through Saturday, November 24, 2018, except for Sundays. Following the open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Stone Cladding Nearly Reaches Dome of Arequipa Peru Temple
The carved pieces of granite being attached to the exterior walls of the 
Stone cladding the towerArequipa Peru Temple have nearly reached the top of tower. A suspended scaffold still hangs just below the base of the dome as the final slabs are set into place. Temporary window coverings allow work to proceed on the interior.
Stone cladding the towerArequipa Peru Temple have nearly reached the top of tower. A suspended scaffold still hangs just below the base of the dome as the final slabs are set into place. Temporary window coverings allow work to proceed on the interior.
President Nelson Dedicates the Concepción Chile Temple
As the culminating event of his South America Ministry and Temple Dedication Tour, President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the 
160th operating templeConcepción Chile Temple today as the 160th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the second temple to be constructed in the nation of Chile.
160th operating templeConcepción Chile Temple today as the 160th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the second temple to be constructed in the nation of Chile.
A Residential View of the Memphis Tennessee Temple
Residents of the Memphis suburb of Bartlett have a front seat to the renovation work being carried out at the 
80th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding nearing completionMemphis Tennessee Temple, including the beautifully reshaped tower clad in an off-white stone. The temple shares a site with the stake center for the Memphis Tennessee North Stake.
80th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding nearing completionMemphis Tennessee Temple, including the beautifully reshaped tower clad in an off-white stone. The temple shares a site with the stake center for the Memphis Tennessee North Stake.
Stone Cladding Reaches Front Side of Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple
With the tower and rear side of the 
95th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding and art glass installation nearing completionOklahoma City Oklahoma Temple clad in stone, installers have moved to the front side of the building. The bulky stones at the base of the temple entrance have been set in place, which will create the look of columns flanking the main entrance doors.
95th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding and art glass installation nearing completionOklahoma City Oklahoma Temple clad in stone, installers have moved to the front side of the building. The bulky stones at the base of the temple entrance have been set in place, which will create the look of columns flanking the main entrance doors.
Video Invite to the Barranquilla Colombia Temple Open House
Send a video invitation (in Spanish) to a friend for the public open house of the
Public open house tours underwayBarranquilla Colombia Temple beginning Saturday, November 3, and continuing through Saturday, November 24, 2018. President Russell M. Nelson is currently in South America on a ministry tour that will conclude with the dedication of the
160th operating templeConcepción Chile Temple on Sunday.
Public open house tours underwayBarranquilla Colombia Temple beginning Saturday, November 3, and continuing through Saturday, November 24, 2018. President Russell M. Nelson is currently in South America on a ministry tour that will conclude with the dedication of the
160th operating templeConcepción Chile Temple on Sunday.
Angel Moroni Added to the Durban South Africa Temple
"Now it looks like a temple," said one spectator at today's raising of the angel Moroni statue atop the
Angel Moroni installed on October 25, 2018; installing art glass and lamp postsDurban South Africa Temple. An eager crowd gathered at the viewing area, located just off the construction site, to watch the gold statue be lifted into place atop South Africa's second temple.
Angel Moroni installed on October 25, 2018; installing art glass and lamp postsDurban South Africa Temple. An eager crowd gathered at the viewing area, located just off the construction site, to watch the gold statue be lifted into place atop South Africa's second temple.
Stone Cladding Underway at the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple
The 
Stone cladding the exterior wallsPort-au-Prince Haiti Temple, the Caribbean's second, is being clad in a beautiful gray-toned stone. Construction is expected to continue into the middle of next year. The Caribbean's third temple, the
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcementSan Juan Puerto Rico Temple, was announced at General Conference earlier this month.
Stone cladding the exterior wallsPort-au-Prince Haiti Temple, the Caribbean's second, is being clad in a beautiful gray-toned stone. Construction is expected to continue into the middle of next year. The Caribbean's third temple, the
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcementSan Juan Puerto Rico Temple, was announced at General Conference earlier this month.
Video Update of Activity at the Mesa Arizona Temple Grounds
Watch captivating, high-definition aerial footage of the grading activities underway at the grounds of the
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; removing windows; grading the grounds; clearing visitors' center siteMesa Arizona Temple. Click the full-screen button to feel immersed in the construction efforts that are renovating this historic building constructed in the 1920s.
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; removing windows; grading the grounds; clearing visitors' center siteMesa Arizona Temple. Click the full-screen button to feel immersed in the construction efforts that are renovating this historic building constructed in the 1920s.
Progress on Pavers, Landscaping at the Kinshasa DRC Temple
The large stacks of pavers that once lined the driveway to the 
Exterior lighting tests underway; laying driveway and walkway pavers; planting trees and shrubsKinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple grounds have now been neatly installed, creating a beautifully patterned and tree-lined entrance to the temple complex. The bright white exterior of the temple stands in contrast to the earth-toned meetinghouse and institute building on site, indicative of its holy purpose.
Exterior lighting tests underway; laying driveway and walkway pavers; planting trees and shrubsKinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple grounds have now been neatly installed, creating a beautifully patterned and tree-lined entrance to the temple complex. The bright white exterior of the temple stands in contrast to the earth-toned meetinghouse and institute building on site, indicative of its holy purpose.
President Nelson Visits Candidate Site for the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
President Russell M. Nelson kicked off his five-country South America ministry tour in the city of Lima, Peru, on Saturday, October 20, 2018. In addition to speaking at a devotional in Lima's Coliseo Mariscal Caceres, he made a visit to the site being considered for the
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement; President Nelson visited candidate site on October 20, 2018Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple, located in the northern section of the city.
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement; President Nelson visited candidate site on October 20, 2018Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple, located in the northern section of the city.
Barranquilla Colombia Temple Open House
The public open house for the
Public open house tours underwayBarranquilla Colombia Temple begins two weeks from today and concludes on Saturday, November 24, 2018. You may obtain free tickets online to tour the new building. The dedication of the temple will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Public open house tours underwayBarranquilla Colombia Temple begins two weeks from today and concludes on Saturday, November 24, 2018. You may obtain free tickets online to tour the new building. The dedication of the temple will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Streets Completed Around the Pocatello Idaho Temple Site
The infrastructure for the subdivision containing the 
Government approval process; streets around temple site openedPocatello Idaho Temple site has been completed and approved, allowing the streets around the property to be opened. Last week, a Church representative went before the Hearing Examiner to request two variances to allow construction of the temple: a variance from height restrictions and a variance from lighting standards, as the site is located in a low-density residential zoning district.
Government approval process; streets around temple site openedPocatello Idaho Temple site has been completed and approved, allowing the streets around the property to be opened. Last week, a Church representative went before the Hearing Examiner to request two variances to allow construction of the temple: a variance from height restrictions and a variance from lighting standards, as the site is located in a low-density residential zoning district.
Preparing for Pile Foundation of the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple
Work has commenced on building the pile foundation for the 
Setting piles for the temple foundationWinnipeg Manitoba Temple. For the past several months, the focus has been on building the foundation for the on-site meetinghouse. Now both buildings will be under construction.
Setting piles for the temple foundationWinnipeg Manitoba Temple. For the past several months, the focus has been on building the foundation for the on-site meetinghouse. Now both buildings will be under construction.
Grading Begins for New Grounds at the Mesa Arizona Temple
With the former grounds of the
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; removing windows; grading the grounds; clearing visitors' center siteMesa Arizona Temple removed to create a clean slate, the contractor, Porter Brothers Inc., has announced that land grading has begun for the newly conceptualized grounds, which will include a large expanse to accommodate staging and seating for the annual Easter Pageant.
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; removing windows; grading the grounds; clearing visitors' center siteMesa Arizona Temple removed to create a clean slate, the contractor, Porter Brothers Inc., has announced that land grading has begun for the newly conceptualized grounds, which will include a large expanse to accommodate staging and seating for the annual Easter Pageant.
Interior Dismantling Continues at the Hamilton New Zealand Temple
Subcontractors at the
11th operating temple; closed for renovation; dismantling the interiorHamilton New Zealand Temple are making progress on clearing and preparing the interior of the historic building for a complete renovation. Scaffolding on the front and rear provides access to the various levels. New Zealanders rejoiced in the recent announcement of the
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcementAuckland New Zealand Temple, the second for the island nation.
11th operating temple; closed for renovation; dismantling the interiorHamilton New Zealand Temple are making progress on clearing and preparing the interior of the historic building for a complete renovation. Scaffolding on the front and rear provides access to the various levels. New Zealanders rejoiced in the recent announcement of the
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcementAuckland New Zealand Temple, the second for the island nation.