New lawsuit filed over Jackson County temple lot ownership
September 14, 2026 at 2:02 AM MT · via YouTube / Christian Homestead · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
A YouTube channel reports that a new lawsuit has been filed seeking control of the temple lot in Independence, Missouri—a 2.5-acre parcel considered sacred by multiple Mormon denominations and the site where Joseph Smith prophesied a temple would be built for the Second Coming. The court date is set for December in Jackson County. The lot is currently owned by the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), a small denomination distinct from the LDS Church, which owns surrounding property. Three faith traditions—the LDS Church, the Community of Christ, and the Church of Christ (Temple Lot)—all claim connections to the site. The video cites Missouri court records and local news coverage.
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