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Planting Trees on the Montpelier Idaho Temple Grounds
Dozens of trees have been delivered to the Montpelier Idaho Temple site where planting is getting underway. Additional shipments of stained glass are also arriving and being installed in the temple. Crews are setting paver stones for the plaza near the monument sign, and fence posts are being clad. Across the street at the tabernacle, new sidewalks are being poured. The tabernacle parking lot will serve as an overflow lot for the temple.
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Government Reviews Underway for the Jacksonville Florida Temple
Church representatives have applied for a permit to construct the Jacksonville Florida Temple. The 29,000-square-foot building will feature a basement, main level, and mechanical mezzanine. The permit is undergoing review, and a zoning review is pending. The Jacksonville Business Journal reports that the second phase of the plan features a 20-lot subdivision.
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Building the Exterior Walls for the Cali Colombia Temple
The reinforced concrete exterior walls for the Cali Colombia Temple are rising, starting at the back and working toward the front. Formwork is used to create molds for the concrete. Once a form has been sized, steel reinforcement is added, and then wet concrete is poured inside and allowed to cure before the form is removed. Construction of the temple began just four months ago.
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President and Matron Called for the Yorba Linda California Temple
Robert Wyatt Powell and Lisa Marie Spaulding Powell have been called as the president and matron for the new Yorba Linda California Temple. President Powell is a temple sealer and elders quorum president; and a former interim mission president, stake president, bishop, and bishopric counselor. Sister Powell is a ward Relief Society presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker; and a former interim mission president companion, ward Relief Society president, seminary teacher, and JustServe specialist.
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Cupola Installed on the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple Tower
On top of the central tower that rises over the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple, the domed cupola has been installed, bringing the sacred edifice to its full height. The two tiers of the tower feature arched windows with beautiful stone casing. Urns are located around the base of the upper tier at all four corners. A variety of plants and trees have been delivered for planting on the grounds, as the soft landscaping gets underway.
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Structural Framing Erected for the Kona Hawaii Temple
Heavy steel beams have been erected for the superstructure of the Kona Hawaii Temple, abutting against the structure that was retained from the original building. The new basement is in place for the baptismal font, and insulated concrete forms are being fastened to footings for the exterior walls. With the temple in Kona closed for renovation, there is currently one operating temple in the Hawaiian islands, located on the main island of Oʻahu in the community of Lāʻie.
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Trees Removed from the Orlando Florida Temple Grounds
It has been a year since the Orlando Florida Temple closed for major renovations, and changes to the grounds continue to take place. In addition to reconfiguring the parking lot, crews have removed the trees that once lined the adjoining street and obstructed the temple from sight. Motorists now have a clear view of the sacred structure. Boards have also been removed from the windows.
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Forming the Foundation for the Lethbridge Alberta Temple
Following excavation for the foundation of the Lethbridge Alberta Temple, crews are forming footings and tying rebar ahead of the concrete pours. The partial basement, located at the rear of the building, will house the baptismal font for the main floor baptistry. Members in Lethbridge currently belong to the Cardston Alberta Temple district. The Cardston temple was dedicated 102 years ago next month.
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Monument Sign Installed for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
On the grounds of the Managua Nicaragua Temple, the cladding panels for the monument sign have been attached and grouted. The lettering on the sign, which will be painted later, states the name of the Church and the name of the temple in Spanish. Beautiful panes of stained glass have been glazed in the temple, and railings are being installed for the exterior stairs.
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Steeple Frame Installed Atop the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
A group of young women from the Cañoto Ward of the Santa Cruz Bolivia Central Stake visited the site of the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple last week. The frame for the multi-tiered steeple has been erected, and windows are being installed in the main floor exterior walls. Construction of the temple is progressing steadily, having started just 13 months ago. In the city of Santa Cruz, members are organized into ten stakes.
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Grand Junction Colorado Temple Open House Reservations
Open house reservations are now available for interior tours of the newly constructed Grand Junction Colorado Temple. Guests will be welcomed Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting Thursday, September 11, and continuing through Saturday, September 27, 2025. No tours will be offered on Sundays. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended.
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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Tampa Florida Temple
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the groundbreaking services for the Tampa Florida Temple on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The 29,000-square-foot temple will be constructed on a 12-acre site located at 9445 Camden Fields Parkway, Riverview, Florida. It will be the fourth temple constructed in the state of Florida, joining the Orlando Florida Temple (1994), Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple (2014), and Tallahassee Florida Temple (2024). A fifth temple has been announced for Jacksonville.
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Yorba Linda California Temple Monument Sign
The monument sign for the Yorba Linda California Temple has been installed on the street side of the property, displaying the name of the Church, the name of the temple, and the numeric address of the temple on Bastanchury Road. The sign is clad with white marble and granite trim on the top and bottom, matching the temple cladding. The sign is surrounded by wood chip mulch and various green plants.
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Exterior Lighting of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
The exterior lighting system for the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple has been installed, and lighting tests are being carried out in the evenings. The front doors have been installed, the sprinkler system is operational, and benches have been placed on the grounds. Landscapers are planting the flowerbeds near the temple, and craftsmen are finalizing the interior finish work.
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Teton River Idaho Temple Structural Frame Rises Higher
Structural framing for the ground floor of the Teton River Idaho Temple is progressing. It is the second temple to be constructed in the city of Rexburg, home to Brigham Young University–Idaho, and the ninth to be constructed in the state. There are currently six dedicated temples in Idaho. The Burley Idaho Temple will be the seventh, and the Montpelier Idaho Temple will be the eighth. Temples have also been announced for Coeur d'Alene and Caldwell.
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Trees Planted on the Ephraim Utah Temple Grounds
Surrounded by the beautiful Sanpete Valley, the Ephraim Utah Temple is a glorious sight at the intersection of 200 North and 400 East in Ephraim. In the garden strips flanking the east and west lawns, numerous plants and trees are being established. Cladding of the temple exterior is being finalized, and finish work on the interior is also nearing completion. The temple will reach its three-year groundbreaking anniversary next month.
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Young Men Visit the Freetown Sierra Leone Temple Site
A group of young men from the Sierra Leone Freetown Hill Station Stake recently visited the construction site of the Freetown Sierra Leone Temple for a church activity. The structural framing is in place for the temple and steeple, and the exterior surfaces have been damp proofed. Cladding of the exterior has also begun. Large-scale construction of the temple began well over two years ago.
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Tower Roof Frame Added to the Anchorage Alaska Temple
On top of the compact tower of the Anchorage Alaska Temple, framers have installed the steel trusses for the roughly pyramidal roof. The tower's notched corners will create valleys along the four lateral edges where the roof surfaces meet. They will join at the apex underneath a ball-shaped finial. The tower is currently being sheathed, while the body of the building is being clad with stone panels.
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Retaining Walls on the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple Grounds
On the north side of the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple, decorative block retaining walls are being installed for a basement loading dock area. The concrete floor slab for the mechanical level of the temple was recently poured, and framing for the steeple pedestal has been secured to the roof deck. Light-gauge steel framing continues on the exterior of the building, which has been under construction for the past year.
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Foundation Work for the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple Ancillary Building
Foundation work is progressing for the ancillary building located behind the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple. The building will support the functions of the temple by housing an arrival center, patron housing units, and a distribution center. The main body of the temple has been framed with white steel components that utilize diagonal cross bracing to enhance the stability of the structure. Framing of the roof and steeple has not yet been completed.
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Furniture Deliveries to the Lindon Utah Temple Underway
Dozens of movers have arrived at the recently completed Lindon Utah Temple to deliver and unpack truckloads of furniture. To protect the new furnishings and the temple property, numerous moving blankets have been laid down and vulnerable surfaces have been covered with cardboard. The dates for the open house and dedication of the temple have not yet been publicly announced.
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Hardscaping the Cleveland Ohio Temple Grounds
Hardscape elements are being added to the grounds of the Cleveland Ohio Temple, including concrete walkways, planter walls, and stone-clad fence posts. The exterior has been completed except for installation of the cupola, which was delayed in delivery last month. Members of the Church in the Cleveland area currently belong to the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple, which was dedicated in September 2024.
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Staircase Removed from the Reno Nevada Temple Grounds
A set of aging stairs has been removed for replacement on the grounds of the Reno Nevada Temple, which is temporarily closed for an extended maintenance period to accommodate minor renovations. The project is expected to be completed by December 1. The 25-year-old temple was dedicated by Thomas S. Monson on Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000. It was the second temple constructed in the state of Nevada.
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Gates Installed on the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple Grounds
Two arched gates have been installed on the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple grounds next to the sidewalk along the street side of the property. The gates stand in front of the long staircases that ascend the hill to the temple. On the north side of the grounds, square patches of grass are being laid over the bare ground to establish a lawn. The temple will be the twelfth dedicated in the country of Brazil.
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Seismic Upgrades to the Salt Lake Temple in the Final Stages
The full weight of the Salt Lake Temple has been transferred to the new footings and base isolators below, marking a major milestone in the seismic upgrades to the historic building. Post-tensioning cables that run vertically and horizontally through the walls of the temple are being pulled to a half-million pounds of pressure. Inside the temple, crews are laying floor tiles around the west baptismal font, while the stones for northeast tower are being reinstalled to their original locations, anchored by steel rods. Portions of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopened today, following a two-and-a-half-year renovation. Visitors can access the lobby and mezzanine levels. The Garden Restaurant, formerly known as the Nauvoo Cafe, has also opened.
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Front View of the Burley Idaho Temple
A recent photograph of the Burley Idaho Temple captures the temple facade and monument sign. Grass sod was laid in the area behind the sign to create a front lawn, while plants beautify the flowerbed on either side of the sign. The temple has been under construction for just over three years, and members are looking forward to an announcement of the open house and dedication dates.
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Elder Johnson Presides at the Singapore Temple Groundbreaking
"As we break ground," prayed Elder Kelly R. Johnson of the Asia Area Presidency at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Singapore Temple, "please bless us with a greater determination to prepare now for the Second Coming of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, and to make our discipleship of Jesus Christ our highest priority." Church members were joined by government, interfaith, and community leaders at the services held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The 18,000-square-foot temple will be constructed on a one-acre site located at 233 Pasir Panjang Road, along with a meetinghouse and arrival center.
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Architectural Beauty of the Bacolod Philippines Temple
The sun beautifully reflects off the brass-colored shingles covering the faceted domed cupola on the Bacolod Philippines Temple. The architectural beauty of the temple has captured the attention of the many motorists who travel Bacolod Airport Access Road. Beneath the cupola is an eight-sided lantern, with eight small windows separated by pilasters. It stands on a four-sided tower, that features larger windows and corner pilasters. The corners of the roof are accented with urns that complement the steeple.
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Cladding the Yorba Linda California Temple Steeple
Marble cladding is moving up the steeple of the Yorba Linda California Temple, as more plants are established in the garden spaces on the grounds. The palm trees that flank the approach to the temple entrance are representative of the palm leaves that were waved and laid down during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, celebrated every Palm Sunday. The temple is in the final months of the construction, but no open house and dedication dates have been announced.
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Cupola Frame Staged on the Knoxville Tennessee Temple Site
The bell-shaped cupola frame that will be installed atop the Knoxville Tennessee Temple tower has been staged on site. It will be covered in metal shingles and fashioned with a finial. Stone cladding has been attached to the middle tier of the steeple and to two sides of the temple exterior. The temple has been under construction for 17 months.
