[28] The temple was rededicated on Sunday, September 13, 2015.[29]. [84], Sapporo, Japan 3 October 200921 August 2016 by Russell M. Nelson48,480 sq ft (4,504 m2) on a 9.8 acre (4 ha) siteAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson in General Conference on 3 October 2009. Phone:  212-580-1919. Located at the intersection of West 65th Street, Broadway, and Columbus Avenue, the Manhattan New York Temple stands among some of New York City's most prominent landmarks including the Lincoln Center, home of the renowned Juilliard School, and Central Park. Full list: Scroll through our list of Latter-day Saint temples. List of Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States: See … [65] Location:Announced:Dedicated: Size: Notes: Twin Falls, Idaho, United States October 2, 2004August 24, 2008 by Thomas S. Monson29,679 sq ft (2,757 m2) and 159 ft (48 m) high on a 9.1 acre (3.7 ha) siteFourth temple dedicated in Idaho and, during 2008, the second temple dedicated in Idaho that year. The Church's missionary program is one of its most recognized characteristics. The Lindon Temple will be the 25th temple in the Beehive State. [132], Budapest, Hungary 7 April 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 7, 2019[129], Freetown, Sierra Leone 5 October 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 5, 2019[128], Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 5 October 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 5, 2019[128], Bacolod, Philippines 5 October 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 5, 2019[128], Bahía Blanca, Bahía Blanca Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[133], Tallahassee, Florida 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[134], Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[135], Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[136], Benin City, Nigeria 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[136], Syracuse, Utah 5 April 202089,000 sq ft (8,300 m2) on a 12 acre (4.9 ha) siteAnnounced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[136], Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[136], Shanghai, People's Republic of China 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[136], Tarawa, Kiribati 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[137], Port Vila, Vanuatu 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[137], Lindon, Utah 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[137], Guatemala City, Guatemala 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[137], São Paulo, Brazil 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[137], Santa Cruz, Bolivia 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[137]. Michael T. Ringwood and Koichi Aoyagi of the Seventy were also present. Apia, Samoa July 2, 1980August 5, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley14,560 sq ft (1,353 m2) and 78 ft (24 m) high on a 2 acre (0.8 ha) siteClassic Modern, single spire - designed by Emil B. FetzerDestroyed by fire during renovations on July 9, 2003. Harrison, New York, United States of America September 30, 199528,400 sq ft (2,640 m2)Originally named the White Plains New York Temple the temple was renamed to the Harrison New York Temple. The first temple in New York City, the Manhattan New York Temple, was dedicated on 13 June 2004. Adam-ondi-Ahman, Daviess County, Missouri, United States of America April 26, 1838Site dedicated. In one year (1830-31) membership increased to more than 100. [27] The temple was again closed in early 2014 for renovations. They began their journey in the sweltering heat of Council Bluffs, Iowa, on 20 July 1846, leaving their loved ones behind. Mesa, Arizona, United States October 3, 1919October 23, 1927 by Heber J. GrantApril 16, 1975 by Spencer W. Kimball120,000 sq ft (11,000 m2) and 50 ft (15 m) high on a 20 acre (8.1 ha) siteNeoclassical Architecture - designed by Don Carlos Young, Jr. and Ramm HansenThe first temple to offer ordinances in a language other than English (Spanish). A public open house was held from October 10 to November 1, 2014. Tegucigalpa, Honduras 9 June 200617 March 2013 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf21,572 sq ft (2,004 m2)Ground was broken in a small ceremony on 12 September 2009 after a new site was selected. As a result, the first temples in South America (Brazil dedicated in 1978); Asia (Japan dedicated in 1980); and Mexico (Mexico City dedicated in 1983) were built and the number of temples doubled from 15 to 36. Location:Announced:Dedicated: Size:Style: Notes: Kirtland, Ohio, United States December 27, 1832March 27, 1836 by Joseph Smith15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2)Federal Georgian and New England ColonialOwned and operated by Community of Christ, Nauvoo, Illinois, US August 1840May 1, 1846 by Orson Hyde54,000 sq ft (5,000 m2)Greek revival - designed by William WeeksSome sources claim a private dedication on April 30, 1846 by Brigham Young. Permanent numbering may change depending upon the date of dedication. Joseph Smith began LDS movement in New York, but the largest percentage of Mormons live in Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emphasizes the importance of continued secular and spiritual education. The temple overlooks the Sacred Grove and other historic sites. However, the interior has 4 progressive ordinance rooms with murals like those in the early Utah temples leading to the celestial room and 6 sealing rooms. The following is a list of temples that had been announced and in some stage of development, but whose construction is not actively being pursued at this time. Now, it also has a young single adult (YSA) ward. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time (an "Open House"). On 6 April 2000, 170 years after the Church was organized, the Palmyra New York Temple was Dedicated. The original tower of 147 feet was disliked by Brigham Young and was struck by lightning and burned to its base after Young's death. To commemorate the early events of Church organization, an annual pageant, "America's Witness for Christ" (also known as "Hill Cumorah Pageant"), began in 1928. In the 1980s, Spencer W. Kimball directed the church to build smaller temples with similar designs[3] allowing temples to be built where there were fewer members. Primary difference is weather-vane has been replaced with a statue of Moroni. In the mid 20th century, because of the importance of temples in the theology, the church tried to balance density with the travel requirements attending the temple imposed upon members. Location:Announced:Dedicated:Rededicated: Size:Style: Logan, Utah, United States 1863May 17, 1884 by John TaylorMarch 13, 1979 by Spencer W. Kimball119,619 sq ft (11,113 m2) and 170 ft (52 m) high on a 9 acre (3.6 ha) siteCastellated Gothic - designed by Truman O. Angell, Manti, Utah, United States June 25, 1875May 21, 1888 by Lorenzo SnowJune 14, 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley100,373 sq ft (9,325 m2) and 179 ft (55 m) high on a 27 acre (10.9 ha) siteCastellated Gothic - designed by William H. FolsomWilford Woodruff performed a private dedication on May 17, 1888.[10]. [79] A public open house was held from Friday, 13 November 2015, through Saturday, 28 November 2015, excluding Sundays. [4] Lubbock, Texas, United States April 2, 2000April 21, 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley16,498 sq ft (1,533 m2) on a 2.7 acre (1.1 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Tisdel Minckler and Associates. Brampton, Ontario, Canada 7 April 198425 August 1990 by Gordon B. Hinckley57,982 sq ft (5,387 m2) and 171 ft (52 m) high on a 13.4 acre (5.4 ha) siteModern, single-spire design - designed by Allward-Gouinlock Inc. San Diego, California, US April 7, 1984April 25, 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2) and 169 ft (52 m) high on a 7.2 acre (2.9 ha) siteModern, two-tower - designed by William S. Lewis, Jr. Windermere, Florida, US April 6, 1991October 9, 1994 by Howard W. Hunter70,000 sq ft (6,500 m2) and 165 ft (50 m) high on a 13 acre (5.3 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Scott Partnership Architects, Bountiful, Utah, United States April 6, 1991January 8, 1995 by Howard W. Hunter104,000 sq ft (9,700 m2) and 176 ft (54 m) high on a 11 acre (4.5 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Allen B. Erekson, Hong Kong 3 October 199226 May 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley21,744 sq ft (2,020 m2) and 135 ft (41 m) high on a 0.3 acre (0.1 ha) siteHong Kong colonial, single-spire design - designed by Liang Peddle Thorpe Architects, American Fork, Utah, United States October 3, 1992October 13, 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley107,240 sq ft (9,963 m2) and 190 ft (58 m) high on a 16.7 acre (6.8 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Allen Erekson, Keith Stepan, and Church A&E Services, Town and Country, Missouri, United States December 29, 1990June 1, 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley58,749 sq ft (5,458 m2) and 150 ft (46 m) high on a 14 acre (5.7 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Chiodini Associates, Vernal, Utah, United States February 13, 1994November 2, 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley38,771 sq ft (3,602 m2) on a 1.6 acre (0.6 ha) siteAdaptation of Uintah Stake Tabernacle - designed by FFKR Architects, Chorley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 19 October 19927 June 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley69,630 sq ft (6,469 m2) and 159 ft (48 m) high on a 15 acre (6.1 ha) siteModern, single-spire design - designed by Church A&E Services, Monticello, Utah, United States October 4, 1997July 26, 1998 by Gordon B. HinckleyNovember 17, 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley11,225 sq ft (1,043 m2) and 66 ft (20 m) high on a 1.33 acre (0.5 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Church A&E Services, Anchorage, Alaska, United States October 4, 1997January 9, 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleyFebruary 8, 2004 by Gordon B. Hinckley11,937 sq ft (1,109 m2) and 71 ft (22 m) high on a 5.4 acre (2.2 ha) site, Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 4 October 19976 March 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley6,800 sq ft (630 m2) and 71 ft (22 m) high on a 1 acre (0.4 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Alvaro Inigo and Church A&E Services. Utah is home to over sixteen temples, and this includes their center in … Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 21 December 199528 April 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley16,498 sq ft (1,533 m2) on a 7.78 acre (3.1 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Alvaro Inigo, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil 3 April 199717 May 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley49,100 sq ft (4,560 m2) on a 6.18 acre (2.5 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by JCL Arquitetos Ltd., and Church A&E Services, Asunción, Paraguay 2 April 200019 May 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley3 November 2019 by D. Todd Christofferson10,700 sq ft (990 m2) and 71 ft (22 m) high on a 7 acre (2.8 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Eduardo Signorelli. This new temple of a similar design was built on the same site although it is substantially larger. A public open house took place from March 29 to April 19, 2014. The Boise Idaho Temple was closed for additional renovations in July 2011 and rededicated in November 2012. The history of the Mormon Church begins with a question: Which of all the churches does God want me to follow? Ten years prior to the organization, the new Church President, Joseph Smith, received a vision and further instructions from God to restore God's Church on earth. In 1832, shortly after the formation of the church, Joseph Smith said that the Lord desired the saints build a temple;[2] and they completed the Kirtland Temple in 1836. San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to Church News , the Politécnico YSA Ward of the Mexico City Arbolillo Stake is the first YSA ward in … [56][57] Ground was broken on the seventh temple in Brazil by David A. Bednar on November 15, 2011. This will be the first temple in Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island of more than 3 million residents and over 23,000 Latter-day Saints. Monson. [14][15] Following an open house from August 1 to September 6, 2014, the temple was rededicated on September 21, 2014. A public open house was held from April 24-May 23, 2015, excluding Sundays, and the temple was dedicated in three sessions on June 7, 2015. Location:Announced:Dedicated: Size:Style: Los Angeles, California, United States March 6, 1937March 11, 1956 by David O. McKay190,614 sq ft (17,709 m2) and 257 ft (78 m) high on a 13 acre (5.3 ha) siteModern, single-tower design - designed by Edward O. Anderson, Hamilton, New Zealand 17 February 195520 April 1958 by David O. McKay44,212 sq ft (4,107 m2) and 157 ft (48 m) high on a 86 acre (35 ha) siteModern contemporary, single spire - designed by Edward O. Anderson, Newchapel, Surrey, England, United Kingdom 17 February 19557 September 1958 by David O. McKay18 October 1992 by Gordon B. Hinckley42,775 sq ft (3,974 m2) and 190 ft (58 m) high on a 32 acre (12.9 ha) siteModern contemporary, single spire - designed by Edward O. Anderson, Oakland, California, US May 26, 1962November 17, 1964 by David O. McKay16 June 2019 by Dallin H. Oaks95,000 sq ft (8,800 m2) and 170 ft (52 m) high on a 18.3 acre (7.4 ha) siteModern, five-spire design with Oriental motif - designed by Harold W. Burton, Ogden, Utah, United States August 24, 1967January 18, 1972 by Joseph Fielding SmithSeptember 21, 2014 by Thomas S. Monson115,000 sq ft (10,700 m2) and 180 ft (55 m) high on a 18.3 acre (7.4 ha) siteModern, single-tower design - designed by Emil B. FetzerThe temple was closed for 3 1/2 years to undergo renovations that significantly modified the look of the building. [23][24], Santiago, Chile 2 April 198015 September 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley12 March 2006 by Gordon B. Hinckley20,831 sq ft (1,935 m2) and 76 ft (23 m) high on a 2.61 acre (1.1 ha) site, Papeete, Tahiti 2 April 198027 October 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley12 November 2006 by L. 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