Salt Lake Temple Renovation: August 2021 Update
Not too long before the Covid pandemic, Russell M. Nelson , President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced that the Salt Lake City temple would close December 29, 2019, and would remain closed for approximately four years while undergoing a...TempleSquare.com: A NEW WEBSITE FOR TEMPLE SQUARE
A new website about Temple Square in Salt Lake City is now available at TempleSquare.com. Temple Square is the five-block area surrounding the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The square is a popular...5 Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Move to Phase 2 and Other Temple Updates
Press Release from Newsroom. Update: On March 29, 2021, five temples will begin Phase 2, 13 temples will start in Phase 2-B, and three temples will pause operations. Since May 2020, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been reopening in a...Church of Jesus Christ Announces Phase 2-B for Temple Openings in Some Areas
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new phase for temple reopening. Phase 2-B allows for a temple baptistry to open for small groups — particularly for members with a limited-use temple recommend.
“We are grateful for this opportunity for more members to participate in temple ordinances,” said President Russell M. Nelson.
Latest LDS Church News: Salt Lake Temple Changes, New Women Advisers in Europe, One Year of COVID-19 and More
Excerpts and links to the latest news from TheChurchNews of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints First Presidency announces Salt Lake Temple changes The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday morning...Location Revealed for Lindon Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of the Lindon Utah Temple.
These Four Latter-day Saint Temples Will Begin Phase 3 of Reopening
Update on December 7, 2020: Beginning December 14, 2020, one temple will begin Phase 1 of reopening and four temples will begin Phase 2. As early as December 21, 2020, four temples will begin Phase 3. See a full list of temples and their status as of December 14,...14 Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ Pause Operations
Beginning December 7, 2020, two temples will begin Phase 1 of reopening, one temple will begin Phase 2 and five temples will move from Phase 2 to Phase 1. By that day, 29 of the Church’s 168 operating temples will be in Phase 1 and 115 will be in Phase 2.
The Six New Latter-day Saints Temples in Kiribati, Vanuatu, Guatemala, Brazil, Bolivia and Utah
Russell M. Nelson, the prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced on Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2020, plans to build temples in the following six locations: Tarawa, KiribatiPort Vila, VanuatuLindon, UtahGreater Guatemala...Watch Latest Video About The Salt Lake Temple Renovation
The extensive renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, now in its ninth month, has laid bare much of the foundation stone first set by pioneering Latter-day Saints when the temple was in its infancy in 1853.
First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces New Online System for Temple Prayer Rolls
New system allows Church members to send the names of individuals in need directly to the temple, where those names can be included in prayers of faith
Temporary LDS Temples Closures Status Update
The four phases of opening are designed to reduce risk, accommodate the demand and capacity of the temple, and observe any relevant health restrictions in the temple district:
Silver Linings: President Russell M. Nelson on Temples During a Pandemic (Video)
In a new Church News video, President Russell M. Nelson describes the difficult decision to temporarily close the temples due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Time Capsule Of The Salt Lake Temple Of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Is Opened 128 Years Later
Although most items within the temple capstone are in poor condition, the human connection is strong
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces Changes to the Temple Endowment
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following message on Monday, July 20, 2020, about changes to the temple endowment ceremony:
Groundbreaking Date Announced for Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be the 190th temple worldwide
Groundbreaking Date Announced for Salta Argentina Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released information regarding the groundbreaking date for the Salta Argentina Temple
Which Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Do Not Have an Angel Moroni Statue?
The statue of the Angel Moroni on the top of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not a figure of worship, but rather symbolizes Moroni’s role in restoring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the earth
See What the New Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala and Japan Will Look Like
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released exterior renderings showing the planned design of two temples previously announced in 2019 by Church President Russell M. Nelson.
Angel Moroni Statue and Capstone Removed from Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This morning, crews on Temple Square are working to remove the angel Moroni statue and capstone which stand atop the Salt Lake Temple. This has long been planned as part of the temple renovation, but the timeline to do so was accelerated following the earthquake in March
See Renderings of the Residential Community Planned Near Site of the Tooele Valley Utah Temple
Plans have been released for a new walkable, sustainable, high-quality residential community to be built around the site of the Tooele Valley Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Latest On Temples Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints During the Pandemic Covid-19
The Temples of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints have been closed for more than a month because of the pandemic Covid-19, following a letter issued March 25, 2020 by the First Presidency of the Church. But it’s a temporary situation and the Church is moving forward with plans for new temple dedications, groundbreaking ceremonies and more.
President Nelson announces 8 new temples of the Church of Jesus Christ, including Dubai and Shanghai
Eight new temples: Bahía Blanca, Argentina; Tallahassee, Florida; Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Benin City, Nigeria;
Syracuse, Utah; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
Temporary Adjustments Made to LDS Temples Worship Around the World
Many governments have placed restrictions that have required the temporary closure of a number of LDS temples.
The Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Will Close Due to Coronavirus
The Europe Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that the Rome Italy Temple will close beginning Friday in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Next Latter-day Saints Temples Open Houses and Dedications
When The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints builds a new temple, the sacred building is opened for public tours. Anyone can attend this open house, which usually lasts a few weeks. After that, the temple is formally dedicated and is open only to Church members who are actively engaged in the faith.
Who Presided Over More Temple Dedications of the Church of Jesus Christ and What is Changing?
According to the page Temple Chronology of the Church website, President Hinckley presided over a staggering 85 temple dedications
Durban South Africa Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Opens to the Public
The public is invited to visit the new Durban South Africa Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The open house begins Wednesday, January 22,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces Location of Bengaluru India Temple
Today it was announced that the 38,670-square-foot temple will be built on a 1.62-acre site at 2-B, Garudachar Palya, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka, in India.
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