Oaks invites world to 2027 Salt Lake Temple celebration
October 5, 2026 at 1:03 AM MT · via Church Newsroom · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
President Dallin H. Oaks concluded the October 2026 general conference by inviting the world to attend the Salt Lake Temple Celebration in 2027. He taught members to "believe in, act on and share gospel truths found in the Book of Mormon."
The invitation to the 2027 celebration is the most concrete new announcement from Sunday's sessions. The temple is currently undergoing a multi-year renovation and will reopen next year.
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