Temples

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 · 7 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 · 4 sources

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 · 7 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

Public invited to tour new Phnom Penh temple
The public is invited to tour the new Phnom Penh temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before its dedication, The Manila Times reports. Open houses allow community members to view the interior of temples before they are dedicated for religious use.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via The Manila Times · 6 sources

Church breaks ground on Naga Philippines temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new temple in Naga, Philippines, according to LDS Daily. The project continues the Church's expansion in Southeast Asia.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via LDS Daily · 2 sources
Fort Worth LDS temple dedication date announced
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has set a dedication date for its temple in Fort Worth, Texas, FOX 4 News reports. The announcement follows completion of construction on the house of worship.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 5 sources

Church announces updates for temples in Texas and Spain
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updates for temple projects in Texas and Spain, according to an official Church newsroom release. Details of the updates were not provided in the brief announcement.
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org · 3 sources