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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 preliminary construction phase; awaiting official site announcementLima Peru Los Olivos Temple, located in the northern section of the city.
Planning and preliminary construction phase; awaiting official site announcementLima Peru Los Olivos Temple, located in the northern section of the city.
Barranquilla Colombia Temple Open House
The public open house for the 
Preparing for public open houseBarranquilla 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.
Preparing for public open houseBarranquilla 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; interior work underway; grading the grounds for new landscaping planMesa 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; interior work underway; grading the grounds for new landscaping planMesa 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.
Art Glass Arrives at the Durban South Africa Temple
The 
Angel Moroni installation pending; art glass delivered for tall windowsDurban South Africa Temple is a beautiful sight to motorists traveling the N2 Highway as seen in the accompanying photograph. The temple will be even more beautiful as the newly delivered art glass windows are installed in the tall openings. Work continues on the roof and fascia while painting, tiling, and millwork progress inside.
Angel Moroni installation pending; art glass delivered for tall windowsDurban South Africa Temple is a beautiful sight to motorists traveling the N2 Highway as seen in the accompanying photograph. The temple will be even more beautiful as the newly delivered art glass windows are installed in the tall openings. Work continues on the roof and fascia while painting, tiling, and millwork progress inside.
Distribution Center Moving from Bangkok Thailand Temple Site
The Distribution Center located inside the church office building at the 
Official temple rendering released; site location announcedBangkok Thailand Temple site has announced it will be temporarily moving to the Asoke chapel effective November 1, 2018. The move will help clear the way for the future demolition of the building and subsequent construction of the temple.
Official temple rendering released; site location announcedBangkok Thailand Temple site has announced it will be temporarily moving to the Asoke chapel effective November 1, 2018. The move will help clear the way for the future demolition of the building and subsequent construction of the temple.
Open House Concludes at Concepción Chile Temple
Today was the final day of the public open house for the 
Preparing for dedicationConcepción Chile Temple. Over the next two weeks, the temple will be cleaned and prepared for dedication. President Russell M. Nelson will preside at the dedicatory services as part of his South America Ministry and Temple Dedication tour where he will visit five South American countries.
Preparing for dedicationConcepción Chile Temple. Over the next two weeks, the temple will be cleaned and prepared for dedication. President Russell M. Nelson will preside at the dedicatory services as part of his South America Ministry and Temple Dedication tour where he will visit five South American countries.
Open House Tickets for the Rome Italy Temple
Free tickets are now available for the public open house of the 
Monument sign completed; flowerbeds being plantedRome Italy Temple beginning January 28, 2019 and continuing through February 16, 2019. The dedication of the temple will be held during the week of March 10–17, 2019.
Monument sign completed; flowerbeds being plantedRome Italy Temple beginning January 28, 2019 and continuing through February 16, 2019. The dedication of the temple will be held during the week of March 10–17, 2019.
Steeple Framework Added to Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple
The conical framework for the steeple of the 
Spire framework installed; stone cladding the exterior wallsRio de Janeiro Brazil Temple has been installed while progress is made on cladding the exterior walls of the structure. Another Brazilian temple is under construction in the city of Fortaleza, and plans have been announced for the future construction of temples in Belém, Brasília, and Salvador.
Spire framework installed; stone cladding the exterior wallsRio de Janeiro Brazil Temple has been installed while progress is made on cladding the exterior walls of the structure. Another Brazilian temple is under construction in the city of Fortaleza, and plans have been announced for the future construction of temples in Belém, Brasília, and Salvador.
Stone Cladding Begins at the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple
The 
Stone cladding the exterior wallsPort-au-Prince Haiti Temple, the Caribbean's second, is now being clad in a beautiful gray-toned stone. A slight difference can be seen between the physical temple and the temple rendering in that four of the eight window openings on the front side of the temple will be faux windows clad in stone, rather than glass windows.
Stone cladding the exterior wallsPort-au-Prince Haiti Temple, the Caribbean's second, is now being clad in a beautiful gray-toned stone. A slight difference can be seen between the physical temple and the temple rendering in that four of the eight window openings on the front side of the temple will be faux windows clad in stone, rather than glass windows.
Interior Progress at the Durban South Africa Temple
While painting of the
Angel Moroni installation pending; art glass delivered for tall windowsDurban South Africa Temple tower proceeds, workers inside the building are installing millwork, laying floor and wall tile, fitting marble panels for the baptismal font, building out walls, and terminating data and air conditioning runs. Interior works continues simultaneously at the missionary housing facility and guardhouse.
Angel Moroni installation pending; art glass delivered for tall windowsDurban South Africa Temple tower proceeds, workers inside the building are installing millwork, laying floor and wall tile, fitting marble panels for the baptismal font, building out walls, and terminating data and air conditioning runs. Interior works continues simultaneously at the missionary housing facility and guardhouse.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
The groundbreaking ceremony for the 
Preparing for groundbreakingAbidjan Ivory Coast Temple has been announced for Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. The temple site is located in the commune of Cocody. Attendance at the services is by invitation only, but the general public is invited to view the proceedings live at local meetinghouses.
Preparing for groundbreakingAbidjan Ivory Coast Temple has been announced for Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. The temple site is located in the commune of Cocody. Attendance at the services is by invitation only, but the general public is invited to view the proceedings live at local meetinghouses.
Renovations Coming to Pioneer-Era Temples
Before his announcement of twelve new temples to be constructed across the globe, President Russell M. Nelson announced that plans were underway to renovate and update the temples of the pioneer generation including the historic 
4th operating templeSalt Lake Temple. The dates and details of those projects will be announced as they are developed.
4th operating templeSalt Lake Temple. The dates and details of those projects will be announced as they are developed.
President Nelson Announces Twelve New Temples
At the close of his remarks at the 188th Semiannual General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans for the construction of twelve new temples in Mendoza, Argentina; Salvador, Brazil; Yuba City, California; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Praia, Cape Verde; Yigo, Guam; Puebla, Mexico; Auckland, New Zealand; Lagos, Nigeria; Davao, Philippines; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Washington County, Utah.
Final Week of Open House Tours in Concepción
Public tours of the exquisite
Preparing for dedicationConcepción Chile Temple will conclude this Saturday, October 13, 2018. If you were unable to attend the open house in person, take this virtual tour of the interior. When the temple is dedicated at the end of this month, it will be the 160th operating temple of the Church.
Preparing for dedicationConcepción Chile Temple will conclude this Saturday, October 13, 2018. If you were unable to attend the open house in person, take this virtual tour of the interior. When the temple is dedicated at the end of this month, it will be the 160th operating temple of the Church.
Art Glass Windows Installed in the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple
Beautiful new art glass windows now fill the window openings of the 
95th operating temple; closed for renovation; art glass windows installed; stone cladding the exterior wallsOklahoma City Oklahoma Temple, which received its angel Moroni statue last month and continues to be clad in stone. The temple closed for renovation one year ago on October 15, 2017. Construction is expected to finish next year.
95th operating temple; closed for renovation; art glass windows installed; stone cladding the exterior wallsOklahoma City Oklahoma Temple, which received its angel Moroni statue last month and continues to be clad in stone. The temple closed for renovation one year ago on October 15, 2017. Construction is expected to finish next year.
Drywall Arriving at the Raleigh North Carolina Temple
Large pallets of drywall are being delivered by truck to the 
68th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding the exterior wallsRaleigh North Carolina Temple as the building has been enclosed and work can progress freely on the interior. On the exterior, waterproofing and stone cladding continues.
68th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding the exterior wallsRaleigh North Carolina Temple as the building has been enclosed and work can progress freely on the interior. On the exterior, waterproofing and stone cladding continues.
Fortaleza Brazil Temple Exterior Completed
The final art glass windows have been installed in the cupola of the 
Exterior lighting tests underwayFortaleza Brazil Temple, and all scaffolding has been removed, signifying the completion of the beautiful exterior of the temple. Work on the interior is in the late stages, which should be finished in the early months of 2019.
Exterior lighting tests underwayFortaleza Brazil Temple, and all scaffolding has been removed, signifying the completion of the beautiful exterior of the temple. Work on the interior is in the late stages, which should be finished in the early months of 2019.
President and Matron of Frankfurt Germany Temple Called
Wolfgang and Karin Lange Pilz have been called to serve as the new president and matron of the 
41st operating temple; closed for renovation; reattaching cladding to exterior; staircase poured to expanded parking areaFrankfurt Germany Temple, which has been closed for renovation since September 2015. Work on the temple is expected to be completed next year. An exterior staircase was recently poured connecting the expanded parking area to the temple entrance.
41st operating temple; closed for renovation; reattaching cladding to exterior; staircase poured to expanded parking areaFrankfurt Germany Temple, which has been closed for renovation since September 2015. Work on the temple is expected to be completed next year. An exterior staircase was recently poured connecting the expanded parking area to the temple entrance.
Update on the Durban South Africa Temple
A view past the guardhouse at the
Angel Moroni installation pending; art glass delivered for tall windowsDurban South Africa Temple shows the healthy palm trees lining the driveway and the beautiful temple under construction. Outside, work continues on the temple roof and exterior walls. Inside, fire curtains have been fitted in the grand staircase lobby while wiring, plumbing, and tiling work continues.
Angel Moroni installation pending; art glass delivered for tall windowsDurban South Africa Temple shows the healthy palm trees lining the driveway and the beautiful temple under construction. Outside, work continues on the temple roof and exterior walls. Inside, fire curtains have been fitted in the grand staircase lobby while wiring, plumbing, and tiling work continues.
Fresh Flowers Planted at Barranquilla Colombia Temple Grounds
With just one month remaining before the commencement of the public open house for the
Preparing for public open houseBarranquilla Colombia Temple, landscapers are adding the last of the flowers that will be on display in the flowerbeds on the beautiful temples grounds. Free tours of the interior of the temple begin on Saturday, November 3, and conclude on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Preparing for public open houseBarranquilla Colombia Temple, landscapers are adding the last of the flowers that will be on display in the flowerbeds on the beautiful temples grounds. Free tours of the interior of the temple begin on Saturday, November 3, and conclude on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Stone Cladding Reaches Tower of Arequipa Peru Temple
Stone installers at the 
Stone cladding the towerArequipa Peru Temple have made significant progress cladding the exterior of the building over the past several months. Stone has now reached the base of the domed tower. Work continues simultaneously on the interior of the structure.
Stone cladding the towerArequipa Peru Temple have made significant progress cladding the exterior of the building over the past several months. Stone has now reached the base of the domed tower. Work continues simultaneously on the interior of the structure.
Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Kinshasa DRC Temple
The First Presidency has officially announced the opening of the 
Exterior lighting tests underway; laying driveway and walkway pavers; planting trees and shrubsKinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple. A free public open house will begin on Tuesday, March 12, and conclude on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The temple will be dedicated on Sunday, April 14, 2019, with a youth devotional planned for the evening before the dedication.
Exterior lighting tests underway; laying driveway and walkway pavers; planting trees and shrubsKinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple. A free public open house will begin on Tuesday, March 12, and conclude on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The temple will be dedicated on Sunday, April 14, 2019, with a youth devotional planned for the evening before the dedication.
Exterior Lighting Tests Underway at Kinshasa DRC Temple
The exterior lighting system at the
Exterior lighting tests underway; laying driveway and walkway pavers; planting trees and shrubsKinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple is installed and tests are underway. Lamp posts are also being added across the temple grounds and at the entrance to the temple property for both visibility and security at night.
Exterior lighting tests underway; laying driveway and walkway pavers; planting trees and shrubsKinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple is installed and tests are underway. Lamp posts are also being added across the temple grounds and at the entrance to the temple property for both visibility and security at night.
President Nelson to Dedicate the Concepción Chile Temple
At a stake conference held for the Antofagasta Chile Stake on September 23, 2018, Elder D. Todd Christofferson confirmed that President Russell M. Nelson will preside at the dedicatory services for the
Preparing for dedicationConcepción Chile Temple. He will be the first president of the Church to visit the city of Concepción (or any Chilean city outside of Santiago).
Preparing for dedicationConcepción Chile Temple. He will be the first president of the Church to visit the city of Concepción (or any Chilean city outside of Santiago).
Barranquilla Colombia Temple: Like a Lighthouse
Standing on a hill overlooking the Magdalena River and the Caribbean Sea, the floodlit
Preparing for public open houseBarranquilla Colombia Temple is like a literal and figurative lighthouse to the tempest-tossed sailors among us. "Brightly beams our Father’s mercy from his lighthouse evermore" (Hymn 335).
Preparing for public open houseBarranquilla Colombia Temple is like a literal and figurative lighthouse to the tempest-tossed sailors among us. "Brightly beams our Father’s mercy from his lighthouse evermore" (Hymn 335).
Trees Planted at the Lisbon Portugal Temple Grounds
A flowerbed located next to the parking area at the 
Stone cladding the exterior walls; installing lamp posts; planting trees and shrubsLisbon Portugal Temple has been beautified with the addition of trees and shrubs over a dark mulch. Trees have also been planted at the rear of the property near the railroad tracks. The beautiful white exterior of the on-site meetinghouse has been completed.
Stone cladding the exterior walls; installing lamp posts; planting trees and shrubsLisbon Portugal Temple has been beautified with the addition of trees and shrubs over a dark mulch. Trees have also been planted at the rear of the property near the railroad tracks. The beautiful white exterior of the on-site meetinghouse has been completed.
Construction Barrier Up at the Urdaneta Philippines Temple
The general contractor that will be constructing the
Site preparation phase; construction barrier erectedUrdaneta Philippines Temple has erected a construction barrier around the property as site work continues. The marshy land poses an added challenge to creating a firm foundation for the building. No formal groundbreaking has been announced.
Site preparation phase; construction barrier erectedUrdaneta Philippines Temple has erected a construction barrier around the property as site work continues. The marshy land poses an added challenge to creating a firm foundation for the building. No formal groundbreaking has been announced.