Salt Lake Temple Celebration announces ‘Rejoice in Christ’ theme

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced ‘Rejoice in Christ’ as the youth theme for 2027. Based on Philippians 4:4, the theme is intended to guide youth activities, conferences, and devotionals worldwide.

This theme also serves as the official title for the upcoming Salt Lake Temple Celebration. Following the announcement, one million reservation spaces for the temple celebration were claimed within the first 24 hours of availability.

From April 5 through October 1, the Salt Lake Temple will be open to visitors, marking a significant period of public access. Church leaders noted that the celebration aims to unite people of various backgrounds through the theme of rejoicing in Jesus Christ.