Temples
Wheat and Tares explores non-LDS restoration temples
A blogger at Wheat and Tares published an exploration of temples built by other branches of the Latter-day Saint restoration movement, noting that temple theology and practice shattered along with the movement after Joseph Smith's 1844 assassination. The post examines how various restoration branches developed different temple traditions.
August 13, 2026 at 7:07 AM MT · via Wheat and Tares
Six temples to break ground in 5 weeks across multiple countries
Six Latter-day Saint temples will break ground within a five-week span across multiple countries, according to LDS Living. The concentrated construction schedule reflects the Church's accelerated temple-building program under President Russell M. Nelson. The groundbreakings will occur in various international locations as the Church expands its temple presence worldwide.
August 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM MT · via LDS Living
Cody Wyoming Temple open house, dedication dates announced
The Church announced open house and dedication dates for the Cody Wyoming Temple, according to LDS Daily reporting. The temple will open for public tours before its dedication, allowing community members to see the interior before it is dedicated for religious use.
August 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM MT · via LDS Daily · 2 sources
Ohio gains newest temple alongside nation's oldest
Ohio now has one of the Church's newest temples alongside the nation's oldest, ABC News reported August 6. The state's temple history spans from the historic Kirtland Temple to modern construction.
August 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3 sources
Dedication date announced for Texas Latter-day Saint temple
A dedication date has been announced for a Latter-day Saint temple in Texas, according to Deseret News. The announcement marks progress on the Church's temple construction timeline in the state.
August 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM MT · via Deseret News
Brazil temple dedication marks series of firsts for President Oaks
The upcoming temple dedication in Brazil will mark several firsts for Church President Dallin H. Oaks, according to Deseret News. The article details the significance of this dedication in President Oaks' tenure as Church leader.
August 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM MT · via Deseret News · 6 sources
Dedication date set for LDS temple in Fort Worth
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a dedication date for its new temple in Fort Worth, Texas, according to FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
August 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 3 sources
Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteer applications open
Volunteer applications for the 2027 Salt Lake City Temple Celebration are now open with flexible schedules available, abc4.com reports.
August 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM MT · via abc4.com
Dedication date set for Texas temple
The dedication date for Texas' next Latter-day Saint temple has been announced, Deseret News reports. The announcement provides members with the timeline for the temple's completion and dedication ceremonies.
August 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM MT · via Deseret News
Applications open for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers, performers
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened applications for volunteers and performers ahead of the Salt Lake Temple cultural celebration, East Idaho News reports.
August 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM MT · via East Idaho News
President Oaks to dedicate Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple on August 16
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple on August 16, 2026, according to an official Church announcement.
August 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM MT · via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org · 3 sources
Dedication date set for Fort Worth LDS temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a dedication date for its new temple in Fort Worth, Texas, according to FOX 4 News. The announcement follows completion of construction on the house of worship.
August 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM MT · via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 8 sources