Open Houses Begin 

Salvador Brazil Temple

Elder Soares Leads Media Day on August 19th
Interior Photos Released

Portuguese colonial architecture, unique for temples in Brazil
Stained glass with red mandacaru flower
Blue and Golds
Beach Paintings


Open house through September 7th, October 20nd dedication 


Mendoza Argentina Temple

South America South Presidency Leads Media Day on August 19th
Interior Photos Released

Jarilla, a native five-petal flower
Acquias, the water aqueducts and channels distinct to Mendoza 
Paintings of the Andes Mountains


Local Media Coverage
Open house through September 7th, September 22nd dedication 


Casper Wyoming Temple

Camille Johnson and Randall Bennett Lead Media Day on August 26th
Interior Photos Released

Painting of Devils Gate in Entry, part of the Mormon Trail
Indian Paintbrush motifs throughout


Open House through September 14th 
Dedication Pushed Back to November 24th (from October 13th)




200th temple dedication set 

Deseret Peak Utah Temple in Tooele
Dedication on November 10th, presided by ???
Open House reservations now available for Sept 26th to October 19th.
Church News running a weekly series in lead up to 200 Temples


Temple Groundbreakings 

Three groundbreakings on the same day (third time happening)
Londrina Brazil Temple

August 17th, presided by Elder Ciro Schmeil
Word for London in Portuguese 


Santiago Chile West Temple

August 17th, presided by Elder Alan R. Walker


Austin Texas Temple

August 17th, presided by Elder Micheal “Austin” Dunn
Local leaders in Cedar Park attend the groundbreaking


Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple

August 31st, presided by Elder Carold G Revillo Jr. 

Grew up in Mindanao, in General Santos 


Announced 6 years ago, 6th temple for the longest announcement to groundbreaking time period. 




Construction Updates 

Church Newsroom highlights Church Office Building Plaza at Temple Square  

Sponsored by Chick-Fil-A?
Inspired by a prophetic vision of President Nelson 
Primary purpose of the renovation was to repair leaking membrane of parking garage 
Help of a robot saves a year’s worth of work
Time Lapse Video 


Exterior renovation staring on the Manhattan New York Temple

Closed in March 2024, for three years 
New Exterior and Ground Floor visitors center planned


District Court Judge hands down decision in Cody, Wyoming

Conditional use permit from the city council was upheld
Judge cannot consider other aspects of the decision because the Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods (POCN) did not file a petition within 30 days
In the eyes of the law, it doesn’t matter if the council was confused about what they were doing
Possibility of an appeal with the Wyoming Supreme Court 
Council considers updates to tighten height restrictions


New Lawsuit in Las Vegas

Alleges the city council misrepresented building restrictions from an interlocal agreement and was involved in a conflict of interest with the church’s law firm donating to their campaigns
Residents protest on horseback!


Brussels Belgium Office Approvals 

Belga News Agency reviewed documents submitted by the church
2021 application to convert office into religious centre and cultural centre
Fresh application to convert office into religious centre with potential accommodations was denied on July 23rd. 
“Negotiations are progressing correctly”


Elder Bednar Visits Peru

 Meets with city Leaders and discusses the planned “House of the Lord” (more accurate name) in Huancayo. 
Also visits Cusco and Valle Sagrado


Behind the scenes of the Kirtland Temple Purchase 

Original letter of intent signed in 2019 signed by both churches and later faltered
Talks started again in 2023 and lasted 7 months, agreement signed in December 2023
Other purchases were negotiated until March


Logan Tabernacle Rededicated by Elder Cook

Follows 30 month renovation 
Historic Painting Moved
79 Tabernacles?





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