Preliminary work set to begin on Yuma Arizona Temple
October 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Church announced that preliminary utility and infrastructure work will begin on the future Yuma Arizona Temple following city approvals, according to ABC4 Utah.
The temple was announced in October 2023 and will serve members in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California. The preliminary work phase typically precedes formal groundbreaking by several months.
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- Deseret News →October 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM MT
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