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Episode Synopsis
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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