New Temple Announcements

President Oaks says read my lips: no new temple announcements for now
Opens the door for announcements to be made outside conference 


Nelson Temple Legacy 

7 Year, 10 Month Presidency

49 Temples Dedicated
100 Temple Groundbreakings
200 Temples Announced


Larry Y Wilson Scriptures Central Interview

Under Monson, the Temple department created a temple site selection committee and made a 15 year plan for 60 new temples (5ish per year)
Announcements were made when site was acquired and preliminary permits obtained
Nelson wanted a 0 after the number
Kept adding sites at short notice, such as Russia and India, without preliminary work finished




Temple dedication

Elko Nevada Temple – #209

Dedicated October 12th by Gary Stevensen 

First time a temple was dedicated during an apostolic interregnum since 1888 when the Manti Temple was dedicated under the direction of Quorum president Wilford Woodruff 

This apostolic interregnum is the longest since the death of John Taylor 




Dedicatory Prayer

Confirmation about Oaks remaining president of the twelve


Third Temple in Nevada
4 Stakes and Wendover District assigned to temple district
New golf net installed to protect from errant golf balls

Planning commission denied request in July, but City Council approved in August






Temple Open House Begins

Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple

Media Day on October 13th, lead by Mathias Held, Andrea Spannaus and Joaquin Costa 
Interior Photos Released




Temple Groundbreakings

Lone Mountain Nevada Temple

Surprise groundbreaking on Thursday, September 25, 2025, not widely announced
Presided by Michael A Dunn
Lingering discontent with neighbors 


Fairbanks Alaska Temple (100th groundbreaking under Nelson)

September 27, 2025 presided by Peter M Johnson




Construction Updates

Jacksonville Florida Temple

Building permit issued, no groundbreaking announced
Land originally planned to have 60 homes. 

Lingering concern about traffic


Interior renderings and designs included


Caldwell Idaho Temple

Large, 11 acre land parcel purchased by Church at intersection of Orchard Ave. and S. Florida.


Cleveland Ohio Temple

Temple construction in Independence offers hope
 Installation of cupula taking a long time


Salt Lake Temple

Finishing work in Assembly Room
New Brides Room Chandelier
Sealing Room Color Themes

Green – Large
Blue – Medium 
Yellow – Small


“Nauvoo Bell” returned to Presbyterian church in Iowa




Just for Fun

What month is most common for temple dedications?
Mini 3D Temples at BYU
Apostle Prediction Power Rankings



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