Watch The Virtual Tour of Historic Washington D.C. Temple
On May 11 a special virtual tour of the historic Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was launched. The tour, now available online, takes visitors on a guided journey of the interior of the temple led by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of...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.
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.
Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Groundbreaking Videos
A small group of Latter-day Saints gathered in the north-central Utah community of Orem on Saturday, September 5, 2020, for the groundbreaking of the Orem Utah Temple.
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.
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
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.
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.
Groundbreaking Completed for the Puebla Mexico Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints
The temple was announced in October 2018 by President Russell M. Nelson. Once complete, the Puebla Mexico Temple will be the country’s 14th Church temple.
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