The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Ephraim Utah Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Springfield Missouri Temple.
Ephraim Utah Temple
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An artist's rendering of the Ephraim Utah Temple.2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.A media day for the Ephraim Utah Temple will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026, followed by private tours for invited guests on Tuesday, September 1.
The public is invited to tour the temple from Wednesday, September 2, through Saturday, September 19 (excluding Sundays).
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, October 11, at 10 a.m. (rebroadcast at 2 p.m.). The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all units in the Ephraim Utah Temple district.
President Russell M. Nelson announced the Ephraim Utah Temple in a prerecorded message played at a news conference inside the Manti Tabernacle on May 1, 2021.
“I express my love for you and my testimony that we are engaged in the work of Almighty God. Jesus is the Christ. This is His Church. We are His servants,” he said then.
Utah, the Church’s global headquarters, is home to more than 2.2 million Latter-day Saints who meet in nearly 5,400 congregations. There are 32 temples in the state in operation, under construction or undergoing renovation.
Dedicated temples in Utah are the Bountiful, Brigham City, Cedar City, Deseret Peak, Draper, Jordan River, Layton, Logan, Manti, Monticello, Mount Timpanogos, Ogden, Oquirrh Mountain, Orem, Payson, Provo City Center, Red Cliffs, Saratoga Springs, St. George, Syracuse, Taylorsville and Vernal Temples. The Lindon Utah Temple will be dedicated on May 3, 2026.
In addition to the Ephraim Temple, the Heber Valley, Provo Utah Rock Canyon, Smithfield and Salt Lake Temples are under construction or renovation. The Lehi, Price, Spanish Fork and West Jordan Temples have been announced.
Springfield Missouri Temple
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An artistic rendering of the exterior of the Springfield Missouri Temple.2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.The groundbreaking ceremony for the Springfield Missouri Temple will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante of the United States Southeast Area Presidency will preside at the event.
Many historical events for the Church took place in Missouri, as Latter-day Saints worked to establish Zion during the Church’s early history. Now, more than 84,000 Latter-day Saints call the state home, meeting in around 180 congregations.
The Springfield Missouri Temple will be the third dedicated house of the Lord in the state, joining the Kansas City Missouri and St. Louis Missouri Temples.
President Nelson announced the Springfield Missouri Temple in April 2023.
“Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ,” he said then. “Learn more about His Atonement, His love, His mercy, His doctrine, and His restored gospel of healing and progression. Turn to Him! Follow Him!”
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints differ from meetinghouses or chapels where members and friends of the Church meet for Sunday worship services. Each temple is considered a “house of the Lord” where Jesus Christ’s teachings are reaffirmed so that families can be united for eternity. In the temple, Church members can seek peace and guidance, learn more about the purpose of life and make covenants to follow Jesus Christ and serve their fellow men.