https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/news/ Receive news, events, and construction updates on the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. en-us © 2026, ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org 60 https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/assets/img/churchofjesuschristtemples.png https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:13:26 -0600 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:13:26 -0600 The latest photograph of the Tarawa Kiribati Temple shows the interconnected modules assembled on the foundation with windows installed in the framed openings. While the overall appearance of the temple has changed little in recent months, crews continue to make gradual progress as they prepare for the next phase of construction. Church members living on this remote Pacific atoll will be greatly blessed by the presence of the temple.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/tarawa-kiribati-temple/photographs/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:13:26 -0600 The majority of the construction barrier separating Main Street Plaza from the east side of the Salt Lake Temple has been removed, revealing the temple's elegant permanent ornamental fencing and lantern-topped posts. Demolition of the former Plaza Hotel is nearing completion, while restoration work continues on the historic Beehive House and Lion House. A six-month public open house, known as the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, is scheduled to run daily from April 5 through October 1, 2027, welcoming visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/salt-lake-temple/photographs/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:18 -0600 Tommy Lawrence Hamilton and Debra Diane Prather Hamilton of the Hurst Texas Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Fort Worth Texas Temple. President Hamilton is a temple preparation instructor and temple sealer and former stake presidency counselor, bishop and high councilor. Sister Hamilton is a temple preparation instructor and temple worker and former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor and ward Primary presidency counselor.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fort-worth-texas-temple/photographs/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:05:05 -0600 The exterior of the Cali Colombia Temple continues to take on its distinctive identity as crews install ornate stone panels across the front portico. Recently, engraved stones bearing the sacred inscription—Holiness to the Lord – The House of the Lord (in Spanish)—were set above the main entrance, marking an important milestone in the exterior finishing work. Across the street, reinforced concrete walls are rising for the ancillary building, where structural construction continues.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cali-colombia-temple/photographs/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:23:03 -0600 Stone cladding continues to transform the exterior of the Austin Texas Temple. Recent progress shows scaffolding removed from much of the west and north elevations, revealing the exquisite stonework with its classical detailing. At the center of the structure, crews are preparing the tower for its exterior finishes. Site development is progressing on the east side of the property, where hardscape features are taking shape.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/austin-texas-temple/photographs/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:42:00 -0600 The location of the Medellín Colombia Temple has been announced as a 3.05-acre property located at Carrera 52 #4-96 in the Guayabal neighborhood of Medellín. Plans call for a single-story temple of 10,471 square feet and an accompanying ancillary building. It will be the fourth temple constructed in Colombia. The Bogotá Colombia Temple was dedicated in 1999 and the Barranquilla Colombia Temple in 2018. The Cali Colombia Temple is currently under construction.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/medellin-colombia-temple/photographs/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:05:53 -0600 The location of the Goiânia Brazil Temple has been announced as a 5.54-acre property located northwest of the intersection of Avenida Rio Verde and Rua Capitão Breno in the Loteamento Faicalville neighborhood of Goiânia. Plans call for an 18,850-square-foot, single-story temple. The temple is the first to be constructed in the state of Goiás where members are currently served by the Brasília Brazil Temple, located in the Federal District.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/goiania-brazil-temple/photographs/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:15 -0600 The location of the Campo Grande Brazil Temple has been announced as a 5.6-acre property located northeast of the intersection of Avenida Nelly Martins and Rua Cigana in the Carandá Bosque neighborhood of Campo Grande. Plans call for an single-story temple spanning 11,300 square feet. It will be the first temple constructed in the state of Mato Grosso Do Sul, located in southwestern Brazil.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/campo-grande-brazil-temple/photographs/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:17:38 -0600 An exterior rendering of the Spanish Fork Utah Temple has been published. The multistory building of approximately 80,000 square feet will be constructed on an 8.7-acre site located at the corner of 100 South and 2550 East in Spanish Fork. An accompanying ancillary building will also be constructed. There are currently seven dedicated temples in Utah County. Groundbreaking dates for the Lehi Utah Temple and Spanish Fork Utah Temple have not yet been announced.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/spanish-fork-utah-temple/photographs/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:31 -0600 Construction preparations continue at the Osaka Japan Temple site, where demolition of the former university buildings and infrastructure has been completed. The construction site office has been relocated to a lower section of the property as earthmoving operations continue. Crews are preparing for the next stage of site development, which is expected to include the installation of retaining structures. The temple complex will include three primary buildings: the temple, a patron housing facility, and an ancillary building. A date for the formal groundbreaking ceremony has not yet been announced.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/osaka-japan-temple/photographs/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:06:25 -0600 Site development is progressing at the Heber Valley Utah Temple site, where the outlines of the future parking lots are clearly visible. Construction is also advancing below grade, with crews positioning reinforcing steel in the lower basement in preparation for a concrete pour. The work will support a groundwater mitigation system designed to manage subsurface water conditions and provide long-term protection for the temple's foundation.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/heber-valley-utah-temple/photographs/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:17:04 -0600 Preliminary construction continues at the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple site, where a retaining wall has been completed along the north end of the property and earthwork operations are reshaping the site. Although a formal groundbreaking date has not yet been announced, preparation for construction is well underway. A large crane rises in the background as part of a nearby freeway project that will improve access to the temple and enhance its visibility within the surrounding area.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/colorado-springs-colorado-temple/photographs/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:23:35 -0600 Crews continue to install beautiful stone cladding across the exterior of the Lethbridge Alberta Temple. Large sections of the west elevation have been completed, while work is getting underway on the north end of the building. The temple's tower has been sheathed and wrapped in preparation for its exterior finishes, and window frames have been installed throughout the structure. Nearby, the temple's spire frame rests on a staging pad.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/lethbridge-alberta-temple/photographs/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:10:36 -0600 The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple is nearing completion, as highlighted in a striking evening aerial photograph capturing the beautifully illuminated temple overlooking the surrounding village of Tafuna. Architectural lighting accentuates the temple’s elegant design and soaring spire, creating a peaceful beacon of faith and devotion for the community. Local members are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the open house and dedication dates.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/pago-pago-american-samoa-temple/photographs/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:22:17 -0600 Stone cladding continues to spread across the Santiago West Chile Temple and up the front portico. Work is also progressing on the attached central tower, where exterior finishes are taking shape. Around the building, the site remains active with ongoing hardscape installation and landscaping. Located in the commune of Maipú, the temple is becoming an increasingly prominent landmark in the western sector of Santiago.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/santiago-west-chile-temple/photographs/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:22:13 -0600 Preparations are underway at the Huntsville Alabama Temple site as crews ready the property for the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Recent work includes clearing and grading the site, with construction equipment actively reshaping the terrain and establishing temporary access routes. The property is beginning its transformation as the first visible steps toward construction take place.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/huntsville-alabama-temple/photographs/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:03:01 -0600 A striking aerial view of the Londrina Brazil Temple showcases the progress of construction and site development, with the city's skyline glowing beneath the colors of the setting sun. Landscaping continues to take shape around the temple, where the entrance plaza features a circular planter surrounded by four corner planters, each anchored by a newly planted palm tree. The walkways, curbing, and manicured grounds further enhance the temple's elegant setting as the project moves toward completion.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/londrina-brazil-temple/photographs/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:40:54 -0600 The public will have the opportunity to tour the newly completed Cody Wyoming Temple before it is dedicated in late October 2026. Free tours will be offered from Thursday, August 27, through Saturday, September 12, on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No reservations are required. The temple is located off Skyline Drive at 555 Temple View Lane in Cody.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cody-wyoming-temple/photographs/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:31:33 -0600 Cladding installation on the steeple of the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple is nearing completion, bringing the temple's exterior finishes into their final stages. Meanwhile, site development continues as crews install curbing, walkways, and landscaping throughout the grounds. With both exterior detailing and landscape improvements progressing in tandem, the project continues its steady march toward completion.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/ribeirao-preto-brazil-temple/photographs/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:53 -0600 Structural framing is now underway at the Tampa Florida Temple site as crews erect the building's steel superstructure above the completed foundation, marking a major construction milestone. As the structural frame rises over the coming weeks, the temple's shape and scale will become increasingly apparent. This exciting phase follows months of foundation work. Construction materials and equipment remain active across the site.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/tampa-florida-temple/photographs/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:25:43 -0600 Elder Hutch U. Fale of the United States West Area Presidency will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The temple will be constructed on a 10.91-acre property located at the corner of Hanley Avenue and Coeur Terre Boulevard in Coeur d'Alene. Plans call for a single-story building of approximately 29,630 square feet, a meetinghouse, and an accompanying ancillary building.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/coeur-d'alene-idaho-temple/photographs/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:05:22 -0600 At the Jacksonville Florida Temple site, the partial basement and reinforced concrete foundation have now been completed, as work transitions from below-grade development to the erection of the temple's structural frame. Located along the St. Johns River near Florida’s Atlantic coast, Jacksonville is known for its extensive urban park system, large metropolitan footprint, and connection to the surrounding coastal region.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/jacksonville-florida-temple/photographs/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:11:26 -0600 Stone cladding continues to advance across the exterior of the Natal Brazil Temple, where large sections of architecturally detailed stonework now cover the lower walls. Decorative moldings, window surrounds, and other ornamental elements are giving the temple's exterior its distinctive character, while remaining elevations are wrapped in a weather-resistant vapor barrier awaiting their finished stone façade.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/natal-brazil-temple/photographs/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:01:50 -0600 Exterior wall construction at the Birmingham England Temple is advancing as crews install light-gauge steel wall framing and exterior sheathing across the temple's structural frame. The sheathing will provide the substrate for the exterior cladding system that will follow. Work is progressing on multiple elevations, with scaffolding surrounding the base of the steeple to facilitate continued construction. The temple is rising on the site of the former mission office.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/birmingham-england-temple/photographs/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:18:37 -0600 Construction of the Fort Worth Texas Temple is nearing completion as the project enters its final stages. The temple has been furnished, and crews are focused on completing remaining punch list items before dates are announced for the open house and dedication. In a patriotic touch marking the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the flag of the United States of America has been raised on the temple grounds.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fort-worth-texas-temple/photographs/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:46:13 -0600 Robert Harry Simpson and Jinny Atele Beatrice Poutoa Simpson of the Liverpool Australia Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Port Vila Vanuatu Temple. Elder Simpson is an Area Seventy and a former Ghana Accra West Mission president, stake president and bishop. Sister Simpson is a youth adviser and a former mission president companion, stake Young Women presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president and ward Primary president.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/port-vila-vanuatu-temple/photographs/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:32:00 -0600 Peresia Mark Peteru and Ruta Luafatasaga Peteru of the Sydney Australia Hebersham Stake have been called as president and matron of the new Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple. Brother Peteru is a temple sealer and former Area Seventy, Papua New Guinea Lae Mission president, stake president and bishop. Sister Peteru is an area organization adviser and temple worker and former mission president companion, stake Relief Society presidency counselor, stake Primary presidency counselor and ward Relief Society president.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/port-moresby-papua-new-guinea-temple/photographs/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:29:58 -0600 Landscaping efforts are bringing new life to the grounds of the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple, where rows of newly planted palm trees now line the approach to the building entrance. With the exterior of the temple substantially complete, construction efforts are focused on the finishing the interior and the grounds, including walkways and flowerbeds that will enhance the beauty of the completed site.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cagayan-de-oro-philippines-temple/photographs/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:48:04 -0600 Site preparation work continues at the Naga Philippines Temple property, where crews are grading and compacting the building pad in advance of construction. Heavy equipment is actively reshaping the site, while freshly placed structural fill and newly formed embankments define the future temple grounds. The ongoing earthwork represents another significant step toward the temple's groundbreaking, which is scheduled for August 8, as the property is readied for foundation construction.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/naga-philippines-temple/photographs/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:36:58 -0600 Inside the Salt Lake Temple, several endowment rooms near completion, and carpet has been installed in the celestial room and surrounding study areas. Beautiful chandeliers have also been hung in the east baptistry, while the historic oak doors have been reinstalled on the east side. The temple now rests on its base isolation system, after crews removed more than 1,500 bolts connecting the 392 plates to the 98 base isolators, located 20 feet beneath the temple. "This is a milestone moment for this whole project," said Brad Bohne, general superintendent with Jacobsen Construction. The temple is "free to move now during an earthquake, so a big deal for us," he added.

]]> https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/salt-lake-temple/photographs/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:32:50 -0600