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More Progress on Arizona's Fourth Temple in Gilbert

Beautifully crafted precast concrete panels continue to be delivered and attached to the exterior of the majestic Gilbert Arizona Temple, which will be entirely enclosed in the coming weeks. Construction will begin soon on a meetinghouse that will share the temple site.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Temples in the News


Recent News Stories

Unearthing the "Old Provo Tabernacle" Foundation
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The lawn north of the Provo City Center Temple has been removed and converted into an archaeological digging site where BYU professors are unearthing the foundation of the "Old Provo Tabernacle," which was razed almost a century ago. The dig is expected to be completed in March.

Subbasement Floors at the Phoenix Arizona Temple
Monday, January 30, 2012
At the Phoenix Arizona Temple, crews have graded the ground in the subbasement, laid down a vapor barrier, and installed horizontal rebar, which will reinforce the cement floors. Much of the square footage of the temple is below grade to minimize its visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple Construction Team
Friday, January 27, 2012
Gate Precast Company announced this week that it had been awarded the architectural precast concrete contract for the Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple, joining the contractors led by Suffolk Construction. Work on the temple is expected to begin once the construction team is fully assembled.

New Exterior Lighting System at Kansas City Missouri Temple
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Black silhouettes of the Kansas City Missouri Temple have been replaced by images of a softly lit House of the Lord in the most recently submitted photographs of the temple. Installation of the new lighting is still underway. The public is invited to tour the temple for free during a public open house April 7–21, 2012.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum Relocation
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Relocation of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and Miles Goodyear Cabin from the Ogden Utah Temple began early this morning. The historic buildings are being transported to a half-acre, city-donated lot at the corner of Lincoln and 21st. The public is welcome to watch.

Gilbert Arizona Temple Exterior Panels Reach Ground Level
Friday, January 20, 2012
Construction carries on at the Gilbert Arizona Temple where exterior panels are now being attached to the main floors. Exciting events are anticipated for the second quarter with the arrival of the spire and angel Moroni statue and the commencement of the meetinghouse.

Opening Dates Announced for Kansas City Missouri Temple
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Kansas City Missouri Temple will open to the public for free tours from Saturday, April 7, through Saturday, April 21, excluding Sundays. The temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, May 6, 2012, in three sessions. A cultural celebration of music and dance will be held the evening before the dedication.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum on the Move
Thursday, January 19, 2012
At the site of the Ogden Utah Temple, the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum is being relocated to the southwest corner of the site in preparation for the big move that will take it to its new location at the corner of Lincoln Ave and 21st St where a foundation has been prepared.

Renovation Work Continues at the Boise Idaho Temple
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
At the Boise Idaho Temple, renovation work is largely confined indoors, as cold weather has set in, delaying landscaping efforts until the spring. Advances are visible on the new baptistry entrance, however, on the west side of the temple. Renovation is expected to be completed late this summer.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple Progress
Monday, January 16, 2012
Construction crews at the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple are pouring a driveway entrance to the complex; adding exterior staircases and walkways; and planting a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers.

Paris Temple Website
Sunday, January 15, 2012
A new website for the Paris France Temple explains the project to neighbors and community members. Plans call for a temple, patron housing facility, temple president and worker residences, visitors' center, underground parking facility, and beautifully manicured gardens open to the public.

Calgary Alberta Temple Receives Angel Moroni Statue
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Hundreds of Calgary members huddled in subfreezing temperatures this morning to witness the raising of the angel Moroni statue atop the Calgary Alberta Temple. The gold-leafed figure reached its final position just after sunrise, much to the joy and gratitude of the gathered crowd. [Video]

Digging Utility Trenches at the Phoenix Arizona Temple
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Among the rebar and newly poured basement and subbasement walls of the Phoenix Arizona Temple, plumbers are preparing to lay pipes in freshly dug utility trenches. Another recent addition to the temple site is the cement footing for the baptismal font.

Second Building Razed South of the Provo City Center Temple
Monday, January 9, 2012
Demolition has continued on the lot south of the Provo City Center Temple with the razing of the former Provo Travelodge Motel. Los 3 Amigos Restaurant was razed a week and a half ago. The site can now be cleared for use by the Church—presumably for parking and landscaping.

Spire Cap Delivered to the Calgary Alberta Temple Site
Monday, January 9, 2012
The Calgary Alberta Temple reaches an important milestone this week with the arrival of the spire cap and gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni. Calgary members eagerly look forward to the installation of these symbolic elements, which point upward in a heavenly gesture.

Payson Utah Temple Plans Win City Council Approval
Friday, January 6, 2012
On January 4, the Payson City Council unanimously approved a set of applications for the Payson Utah Temple including a site plan, conditional-use permit, and boundary adjustment. Construction of the 96,000-square-foot landmark edifice is expected to begin in the spring.

"Prepare now for the temple, the mountain of the Lord. Never allow the goal of the temple to be out of your sight. Walk into His presence in purity and virtue, and receive His blessings—even 'all that he hath.'"
—Elaine S. Dalton

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