Temples
Ephraim 'workhorse' temple opens seven miles from Manti 'show horse'
The Church opened the Ephraim Utah Temple, described as a functional "workhorse" located just seven miles from the historic Manti Temple, which is undergoing renovation. Snow College students in the heavily LDS town now have a temple within walking distance of campus.
September 1, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 11 sources
Scholar traces evolution of LDS temple rituals from Joseph Smith to present
A detailed historical analysis examines how Latter-day Saint temple worship has evolved from Joseph Smith's original framework through nearly two centuries of changes, according to a piece published on Wheat and Tares. The article draws on historian Jonathan Stapley's concept of "cosmological priesthood" to trace shifts in temple ordinances and their theological implications.
September 1, 2026 at 3:31 AM MT · via Wheat and Tares · 5 sources
Red Ledges residents break silence ahead of Heber temple lawsuit hearing
Residents of Red Ledges who sued Wasatch County over the Heber Valley Temple have spoken publicly for the first time in three years, days before the Utah Supreme Court hears oral arguments Friday. Spokesperson Bruce Van Dusen said the timing reflects the lawsuit's escalation to the state's highest court.
August 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM MT · via Park Record
Church announces temple updates for Peru, Arizona, North Carolina
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a rendering and groundbreaking date for the Iquitos Peru Temple, announced the location of the Queen Creek Arizona Temple, and unveiled a rendering of the Charlotte North Carolina Temple.
August 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 9 sources
Ground broken for Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple on August 29. The temple will be built on the corner of Hanley Avenue and Coeur Terre Boulevard and will measure just under 30,000 square feet.
August 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · 8 sources
CNN offers exclusive tour inside Salt Lake Temple after 133 years
CNN has published an exclusive video tour inside the Salt Lake Temple, offering outsiders their first look at the sacred space in 133 years. The temple has been closed to non-members since its original dedication in 1893 and is currently undergoing a major renovation.
August 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM MT · via CNN · 13 sources
Temple Square launches Christ-focused visitor programming
Temple Square is introducing new visitor experiences centered on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, according to LDS Living, moving away from pioneer history and institutional narratives.
August 28, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via LDS Living · 2 sources
Artist seeks healing after Cody Temple Heart Mountain controversy
An artist whose work appeared in the Cody Wyoming Temple discusses the backstory and controversy surrounding imagery connected to Heart Mountain, a World War II Japanese American incarceration site near the temple. The piece explores the artist's hope for peace and reconciliation following public debate about the appropriateness of the temple's symbolic connections to the historic site.
August 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM MT · via Deseret News
Elder Christofferson: Temple testifies to Christ's resurrection
Elder D. Todd Christofferson said the temple stands as a testament to belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection during remarks at the San Diego California Temple rededication. The apostle emphasized the building's role as a physical witness of faith in Christ's victory over death.
August 26, 2026 at 2:06 AM MT · via Church News · 2 sources
Cody Wyoming Temple opens for public tours
The Cody Wyoming Temple opened Thursday for a public open house running daily through September 12, except Sundays. Local members and community leaders described the temple as a "gift from God" for the rural region, which previously required a 200-mile drive to the nearest temple.
August 24, 2026 at 10:04 PM MT · via KSL · 9 sources
American Samoa, Austria reach temple milestones
The Church announced open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and a groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple, ABC4 reports. Both temples represent the first in their respective regions.
August 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 6 sources
Construction begins on Tulsa, Victoria BC temples
Construction has begun on two new Latter-day Saint temples in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Victoria, British Columbia, Deseret News reports. Both projects move from planning and site preparation to active construction.
August 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM MT · via Deseret News · 7 sources