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...
Video: Why I Come to the Latter-day Saint Temple
In the video “Why I Come to the Temple,” Stephen Jones explains why temples really matter to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Watch more of Stephen Jones’ videos explaining why his beliefs are important to him. Member...
Learn More About Latter-day Saint Temples Online
The Church has published resources that explain more about Latter-day Saint temples at temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. In addition to the videos embedded below, the site contains the following pages: Sacred Temple Clothing explains temple garments. Prepare for the...
Two Apostles Lead a Virtual Tour of the Rome Italy Temple
In an unprecedented video, Elder Bednar and Elder Rasband give a walk-through tour of various rooms in the Rome Italy Temple, explaining what happens in each room. In the video below, President Russell M. Nelson provides an introduction to temples, and two apostles,...
Policies Changed Regarding Temple Workers
The Church recently changed policies regarding temple workers. The following information was conveyed to stake and ward leaders in the notice “Temple Policy Adjustments,” dated March 1, 2019: The First Presidency has approved adjustments to the following...
Temples Now Allow Cell Phones in Temple Office to Print Family Ordinance Requests
A new Church policy now allows patrons to use cell phones and other electronic devices in the temple office for printing Family Ordinance Requests and family name cards. Otherwise, cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and placed in a locker...
Video: Baptism for the Dead, Now You Know
You may have wondered about the Latter-day Saint practice called baptism for the dead. What is it? Why does it matter? Let’s talk about it in the video “Baptism for the Dead.” 2000 years ago, Jesus went to the Jordan River and was baptized by immersion,...Follow on social media