Groundbreakings
Groundbreaking ceremonies are held for temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to formally mark the commencement of construction. These events are often live-streamed and made available to the public. Following is a list of upcoming groundbreakings.
Wellington New Zealand Temple
Saturday, 2 August 2025
Near Okowai Road and Whitford Brown Avenue
Aotea
Porirua
New Zealand
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service may be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Winchester Virginia Temple
Saturday, 9 August 2025
200 Merrimans Lane
Winchester, Virginia 22601
United States
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service may be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Tampa Florida Temple
Saturday, 23 August 2025
9445 Camden Fields Parkway
Riverview, Florida
United States
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service may be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Vancouver Washington Temple
Saturday, 23 August 2025
SE 20th Street and SE Bybee Road
Camas, Washington
United States
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service may be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Fairbanks Alaska Temple
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Geist Road
Fairbanks, Alaska
United States
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service may be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.