Temples
Salt Lake Temple open house reservations available September 1
Reservations for the Salt Lake Temple open house will become available September 1, the Church announced, with the six-month celebration beginning in April 2027. The historic temple has been closed since 2019 for seismic upgrades and restoration.
August 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM MT · via KSL · 7 sources
Ohio gains newest LDS temple alongside oldest in Kirtland
Ohio now hosts both the oldest and one of the newest temples in Latter-day Saint history following the dedication of the Cleveland temple. The Kirtland Temple, built in the 1830s during Joseph Smith's lifetime, remains Ohio's most historic LDS site, though it is no longer affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
August 20, 2026 at 7:07 PM MT · via St. George News · 18 sources
Temple Square to debut new guest experiences before 2027 opening
The LDS Church will debut new guest experiences at Temple Square before, during, and after the Salt Lake Temple's anticipated 2027 open house. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the new attractions will transform how the Church presents itself to visitors, with a focus on mainstream Christian themes. The changes come as Temple Square prepares for an expected surge in tourism when the renovated temple reopens following years of seismic upgrades and reconstruction.
August 20, 2026 at 7:06 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 13 sources
Inside Salt Lake Temple's historic transformation
After years of seismic upgrades and historic renovation, the Salt Lake Temple is nearing completion and preparing to welcome visitors. ABC4 reports on the decade-long design and construction process, which included three years of planning before work began.
August 19, 2026 at 7:08 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 11 sources
Cambodia's first LDS temple opens to public for tours
The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple opened for public tours this week, marking the first Latter-day Saint temple in the Southeast Asian nation. The open house follows 32 years of missionary work in Cambodia, which began in the 1990s after decades of civil war and the Khmer Rouge genocide.
August 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM MT · via KSL · 6 sources
Christofferson to rededicate San Diego temple
President D. Todd Christofferson will rededicate the San Diego California Temple following renovations. The Church News announcement includes open house and dedication schedules for the temple, which serves members in southern California.
August 18, 2026 at 10:07 PM MT · via Church News · 15 sources
Latest temple news: Fort Worth dedication, Barcelona groundbreaking dates
The Church Newsroom published a roundup of recent temple news, including dedication dates for the Fort Worth Texas Temple and a groundbreaking date for the Barcelona Spain Temple. The page summarizes temple construction and dedication schedules across multiple locations.
August 17, 2026 at 5:08 AM MT · via Church Newsroom · 16 sources
KSL explores temple built once again in Ohio after 190 years
KSL News Utah produced a video feature on the new Cleveland Temple opening more than 190 years after Latter-day Saints left Ohio. The temple represents a return to the state where significant early church history unfolded. The video gained over 9,000 views in 19 hours.
August 16, 2026 at 6:08 AM MT · via YouTube / KSL News Utah · 8 sources
Ground broken for Alabama's second temple in Huntsville
The Church held a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday for the Huntsville Alabama Temple, the state's second temple following the Birmingham Alabama Temple dedicated in 2000. Elder Yoon Hwan Choi of the Seventy presided at the ceremony in Madison.
August 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM MT · via Church News · 7 sources
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
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