Recent Temple Announcements
Beginning with the presidency of Dallin H. Oaks, temple annoucements are made locally in the region where the temple will be constructed. These announcements are often made by apostles or area presidents. Following is a list of temple announcements made over the last six months.
Otavalo Ecuador Temple
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Otavalo
Ecuador
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, during an evening devotional with local Latter-day Saints in Otavalo, Ecuador, Elder Juan Pablo Villar of the South America Northwest Area Presidency announced plans by the First Presidency to construct the Otavalo Ecuador Temple, bringing another house of the Lord to the Andes region. "This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing — one that will allow more frequent access to the ordinances, covenants and power that can only be found in the house of the Lord," said the First Presidency statement.
Otavalo Ecuador Temple
Marysville Washington Temple
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Marysville, Washington
United States
During a devotional held in the Marysville Washington Stake, Elder Hugo E. Martinez of the United States West Area Presidency read a First Presidency statement that said: "We are pleased to announce the construction of a temple in Marysville, Washington. The specific location and timing of the construction will be announced later. This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing — one that will allow more frequent access to the ordinances, covenants and power that can only be found in the house of the Lord." It will be the seventh temple constructed in the state.
Marysville Washington Temple