by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2024
The Friend magazine has published an article with tips for children on what to expect on their first visit to the temple. “Tips for Your First Temple Trip” explains what they should bring and what they will do in the temple. With illustrations, the article...
by Larry Richman | Dec 19, 2024
The YouTube channel Called to Share has published a 2024 Temple Timeline Video: Dotting the Earth that visually shows the growth in the number of temples from 1877-2024. You may also be interested in the video Church Membership & Temple Growth “The Gospel Shall...
by Larry Richman | Apr 16, 2024
The temple recommend questions #13 and #14 and the statement on wearing the temple garment have been updated to help leaders and members better understand the importance of wearing the temple garment as instructed in the initiatory ordinances. The purpose of the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 18, 2024
How well do you know your temples? Can you identify all 150+ temples around the world? The Find the Temple Quiz Game by CodePro Studios is a great way for you and your family to learn all of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a free...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2023
Logan Temple © by Ken Fortie. Used with permission The Church offers many resources that parents, teachers, leaders, and members can use to learn about the temple and prepare to attend for the first time. Key Resources Temple Preparation Resources for Personal Study....
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2023
The Church currently has 315 temples announced, under construction, or dedicated. 172 temples operating 49 temples under construction 5 temples under rennovation 89 temples announced See the official list of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
by Larry Richman | Jun 19, 2023
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement: Construction techniques have advanced to the point that cornerstones are no longer included in large buildings. Therefore, temple cornerstone ceremonies will no...
by Larry Richman | May 24, 2023
The Church is looking at ways to build temples more quickly, while still maintaining the highest quality construction. The typical process of building everything on site takes five to 10 years to build a temple. But with 49 temples under construction and 89 more...
by Larry Richman | Mar 10, 2023
The Church encourages members to schedule temple appointments as well as cancel appointments that you cannot keep. You are still welcome to attend the temple without an appointment, but you may have to wait for an available opening or you could participate in another...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2022
The Church has published a series of five articles to help parents prepare their children to participate in temple baptisms and confirmations. Young women and ordained young men can receive temple recommends beginning January of the year they turn 12. Don’t wait...
by Larry Richman | Jun 3, 2022
As temples around the world continue to return to full operation, Church leaders have announced another step forward in helping members participate in regular worship in temples. Soon, Latter-day Saints who would like to attend the temple to perform proxy ordinances...
by Larry Richman | May 12, 2022
100,000 visitors have visited the public open house of the historic Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since it opened its doors to the public on April 18, 2022. Now, the Church offers a special virtual tour of the temple. The...
by Larry Richman | Feb 17, 2022
The Church will offer instruction for leaders about temple and family history as part of RootsTech 2022 on March 3, 2022. The theme of this instruction is “Joyfully Bound to the Savior with Ordinances and Covenants: The Blessings of Power and Protection.” Messages...
by Larry Richman | Nov 22, 2021
Beginning October 25, 2021, leaders in selected stakes will issue temple recommends—except recommends for living ordinances—using Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) to print the recommends. Priesthood leaders may apply a digital signature to these recommends, or they...
by Larry Richman | Nov 12, 2021
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that it will permanently close the cafeterias inside its temples in early 2022 to simplify temple operations. The cafeterias are currently closed due to the pandemic and will not reopen. Patrons attending...
