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Salt Lake Temple renovation and celebration

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preparing for a multi-month celebration of the renovated Salt Lake Temple, scheduled to run from April 5 to October 1, 2027. The event, themed ‘Rejoice in Christ’, marks the reopening of the church’s flagship temple and aims to allow visitors to experience the renewed building. Initial preparations focused on expanding volunteer opportunities, with organizers seeking nearly 30,000 volunteers to assist with guest services and behind-the-scenes roles. volunteers. Applications for volunteers aged 16 and older were set to remain open until September 14, 2026. Reservations for open house tours became Following massive demand where the first one million free reservations were claimed in less than 24 hours, the Church has announced two additional waves of ticket releases. New reservations will become available on September 15 and October 1, 2026. 2026, at 6 p.m. MDT. Church and civic leaders anticipate that between 4 and 5 million people will visit Salt Lake City during the six-month open house period. Individual guests can reserve up to six tickets via the official website or app, though walk-up availability is expected to be limited. For larger groups, such as community organizations or family reunions, formal reservation requests may be submitted. While temple tours require reservations, other activities throughout Temple Square, including various exhibits and performances, do not require them. Due to high demand—with tens of thousands of people attempting to secure To accommodate a worldwide audience, the first million tour slots—the Church announced also plans for to release a technology-rich virtual tour to accommodate a worldwide audience. Video assets are expected to be available in October, with a full virtual tour scheduled for release next April to provide access to those unable to travel to Utah. 2027.

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  1. 2026-09-10 07:23 UTC Salt Lake Temple renovation and celebration
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  3. 2026-08-21 17:28 UTC Salt Lake Temple renovation and celebration

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