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Latter-day Saint temple developments in the US

Overview

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has advanced several temple projects in the United States.

In Colorado, construction has commenced for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple. During a groundbreaking ceremony on September 12, 2026, Elder Karl D. Hirst presided over the event. Once finished, this site will be the fourth temple in Colorado.

In Kansas, the Wichita Kansas Temple has entered its open house phase. Following a media day on September 21, 2026, the facility will offer free public tours through October 10. As the first temple in the state, it is scheduled to be dedicated on November 1, 2026, by Elder Patrick Kearon.

Entities

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · Colorado Springs Colorado Temple · Russell M. Nelson · Karl D. Hirst · Patrick Kearon

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Wichita Kansas Temple begins open house for public tours

    The Wichita Kansas Temple, the first for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kansas, has opened for public tours ahead of its scheduled dedication in November 2026.

  2. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Colorado Springs Colorado Temple begins construction

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground on the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple on September 12, 2026, marking the fourth temple to be built in the state.

Sources

crestron.com · deseret.com · newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org