by Larry Richman | Apr 3, 2016
The following infographic shows the LDS temples currently under construction, from the Mormon Newsroom, as of April 2, 2016. For each of the 12 temples listed, the infographic includes a pre-construction rendering, a construction site photo, the construction status...
by Larry Richman | Feb 16, 2016
Members can now print their own family ordinance cards at home rather than printing them at the temple. This option is now available in the United States and will be available worldwide in the next few months. Taking names to the temple for ordinance work just got a...
by Larry Richman | Feb 9, 2016
Brian Olson has created an update to his infographic about LDS temples titled “Moroni Always Faces East (Except When He Doesn’t).” In this update, he has added additional temples, added the dedication order to new temples, and added a new design for...
by Larry Richman | Feb 3, 2016
Brian Olson has completed an annual update of his infographic about LDS Temples. In this update, he added several new temples. Go to the infographic, then click and drag right and left on it to see the whole infographic, or you can download it in a convenient zip...
by Larry Richman | Jan 28, 2016
Here are three videos a member has created about the new Provo City Center Temple, which has some unique and interesting characteristics. The video “Architectural details of the Provo City Center Temple” shows some of the intricate, unique architectural...
by Larry Richman | Jan 26, 2016
The Church has released a map of all 150 operating temples around the world. Latter-day Saints are a temple-building people and temples are a high priority for the Church. The 150 operating temples are as unique as the members who attend them, ranging in size and...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2016
An online exhibit of the new Provo City Center Temple has been published in the historic sites section of history.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The exhibit, “Tabernacle to Temple: Provo’s Legacy of Worship,” shows that since the 1850s, Latter-day Saints have...
by Larry Richman | Jan 12, 2016
A public open house for the Provo City Center Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins on January 15, 2016, following a five-year renovation of the former Provo Tabernacle. The tabernacle was a more than century-old icon located in the central...
by Larry Richman | Sep 13, 2015
Last year, my wife and I taught the temple preparation course in our ward. The manual for this course, Endowed from on High (online and in print), contains references to videos, many of which are old and some are no longer available. Here are some newer videos about...
by Larry Richman | Aug 3, 2015
The article “Preparing to Enter the House of the Lord” by Elder Kent F. Richards appears in the July issues of the Ensign, Liahona, and the New Era. The article explains why it is important to prepare to make covenants with God and receive the fulness of...
by Larry Richman | Jul 29, 2015
The July issues of the Friend magazine has several articles to help children learn about the temple: I’m Going There Someday. Story from a girl about her first experience in the temple. What will it be like when I go inside the temple? Elder Neil L. Andersen...
by Larry Richman | May 4, 2015
Starting in the next few months, the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin unreserving user temple reservations that have been inactive for more than two years. If you have reservations that you haven’t been able to...
by Larry Richman | Apr 12, 2015
In the following video, Elder Alca talks about his experience using Family History and The Washington DC Temple. I loved my mission and how it allowed me to utilize my abilities! Watch how Family History helped Elder (now RM) Alca find out more about his ancestors!...
by Larry Richman | Mar 25, 2015
In this article, the Primary general presidency shares 3 ways we can prepare our children for the temple: Set a worthy example. Take time to teach. Involve children in family history. Read “Three Ways You Can Prepare Your Children for the Temple.” ...
by Larry Richman | Jan 7, 2015
Brian Olson has completed an annual update of his infographic about LDS Temples. In this update, he added several temples and within a few more iterations, expects to have all the temples. Go to the infographic, then click and drag right and left on it to see the...
