New Temple AnnouncementsPresident Oaks says read my lips: no new temple announcements for nowOpens the door for announcements to be made outside conference Nelson Temple Legacy 7 Year, 10 Month Presidency49 Temples Dedicated100 Temple Groundbreakings200 Temples AnnouncedLarry Y Wilson Scriptures Central InterviewUnder Monson, the Temple department created a temple site selection committee and made a 15 year plan for 60 new temples (5ish per year)Announcements were made when site was acquired and preliminary permits obtainedNelson wanted a 0 after the numberKept adding sites at short notice, such as Russia and India, without preliminary work finishedTemple dedicationElko Nevada Temple – #209Dedicated October 12th by Gary Stevensen First time a temple was dedicated during an apostolic interregnum since 1888 when the Manti Temple was dedicated under the direction of Quorum president Wilford Woodruff This apostolic interregnum is the longest since the death of John Taylor Dedicatory PrayerConfirmation about Oaks remaining president of the twelveThird Temple in Nevada4 Stakes and Wendover District assigned to temple districtNew golf net installed to protect from errant golf ballsPlanning commission denied request in July, but City Council approved in AugustTemple Open House BeginsBahia Blanca Argentina TempleMedia Day on October 13th, lead by Mathias Held, Andrea Spannaus and Joaquin Costa Interior Photos ReleasedTemple GroundbreakingsLone Mountain Nevada TempleSurprise groundbreaking on Thursday, September 25, 2025, not widely announcedPresided by Michael A DunnLingering discontent with neighbors Fairbanks Alaska Temple (100th groundbreaking under Nelson)September 27, 2025 presided by Peter M JohnsonConstruction UpdatesJacksonville Florida TempleBuilding permit issued, no groundbreaking announcedLand originally planned to have 60 homes. Lingering concern about trafficInterior renderings and designs includedCaldwell Idaho TempleLarge, 11 acre land parcel purchased by Church at intersection of Orchard Ave. and S. Florida.Cleveland Ohio TempleTemple construction in Independence offers hope Installation of cupula taking a long timeSalt Lake TempleFinishing work in Assembly RoomNew Brides Room ChandelierSealing Room Color ThemesGreen – LargeBlue – Medium Yellow – Small“Nauvoo Bell” returned to Presbyterian church in IowaJust for FunWhat month is most common for temple dedications?Mini 3D Temples at BYUApostle Prediction Power RankingsThe post Temples Not Announced in Conference Anymore? 975 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
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