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Episode Synopsis
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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