Salt Lake Temple Celebration theme unveiled, reservations open
September 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via KSL · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Church unveiled 'Rejoice in Christ' as the theme for the 2027 Salt Lake Temple Celebration at a Tuesday event, with reservations for the six-month open house now available online.
KSL reports the celebration will welcome visitors worldwide to tour the historic temple following its multi-year renovation. The temple closed in 2019 for seismic retrofitting and interior updates.
The open house will run through 2027 before the temple is rededicated.
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