4 Temples to Enter Phase 3 Proxy Ordinance Work
Today, the First Presidency announced that four temples will enter Phase 3 of reopening as soon as December 21, 2020. Nuku’alofa Tonga Temple Apia Samoa Temple Brisbane Australia Temple Taipei Taiwan Temple Phase 3 includes everything allowed in Phases 1 and 2, with...
5 Facts About the Angel Moroni Statue on Temples
Researchers at the Church History Library have compiled five interesting facts about the angel Moroni statue that sits atop many of the Church’s temples. They gathered this list based on the five most frequently asked questions they have received about the angel...
New Online System for Temple Prayer Rolls
A new Church system lets you send the names of individuals in need directly to the temple, where those names can be included on the temple’s prayer roll. You can request a name on the temple prayer rolls by visiting any temple’s information page and clicking the...
Four Ways to Prepare for the Reopening of Temples
From the article “Four Ways to Prepare for Temples Reopening” in the Gospel Living app: Once it’s safe, there will be lots of work to do. Due to COVID-19, temples worldwide have been closed. Recently, the First Presidency announced that some temples would...
Video: Temples Through Time
In a new Church video, “Temples Through Time,” scholars, ministers, people of various faiths, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share their thoughts about ancient temples and present-day temples and how temples connect people...
Video: The True Power of Temple Work, Elder Renlund
In a new video from the Church, “The True Power of Temple Work, “Elder Dale G. Renlund shares a powerful message about the impact of the temple on our lives, even during the temporary closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Although our access to the...
President Nelson’s Difficult Decision to Close Temples: “What Would I Say to the Prophet Joseph Smith?”
In a new Church News video, President Russell M. Nelson describes the difficult decision to temporarily close the temples due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “Only in our temples do we receive the highest blessings that God has in store for His faithful children.”...
First Presidency Announces Phased Reopening of Latter-day Saint Temples
The First Presidency announced the limited reopening of temples beginning May 11 as part of a four-phase reopening process. They expressed gratitude and emphasized caution, safety, and wisdom as COVID-19–related restrictions begin to lift. “With profound gratitude to...
First Presidency Temporarily Closes All Latter-Day Saint Temples
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following letter March 25, 2020, to Latter-day Saints everywhere. See the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting the Church worldwide. Dear Brothers and Sisters, After careful and...
First Presidency Announces Adjustments in Temple Ceremonial Clothing
The First Presidency has announced adjustments to the temple clothing that is worn inside temples as part of temple ceremonies. The changes are to make the clothing more simple and comfortable, as well as to enhance the temple experience for patrons. Update (April 11,...
9 Changes at the October 2019 General Conference
This was a momentous general conference with lots of exciting changes to help the Church move forward. Below is a list of nine major changes that were announced. Policy about witnesses to ordinances. (Russell M. Nelson, Oct. 2, General Conference Leadership...
Couples Married Civilly Now Authorized for Immediate Temple Marriage
New policy sets single global standard The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that a civil marriage between a man and a woman will no longer necessitate waiting a year for that couple to be to married (or sealed) in a...
Artist Insights into the 50 foot Mural for the Rome Italy Temple
Brilliant artist, Joseph Brickey, was commissioned to paint a 27-foot tall x 50-foot wide mural for the temple visitor center in Rome, Italy. The mural is the backdrop to the 13 full-size marble replica statues of the Christus and the twelve apostles, originally...
Salt Lake Temple to Close, Temple Square to be Remodeled
Today, the Church announced that the historic Salt Lake Temple will close December 29, 2019 for about four years for extensive renovation. In addition, significant modifications will be made to Temple Square and the adjoining plaza near the Church Office Building. The...
