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All Rights Reserved.Tuesday, 216 August 2026 10:14:02 -0700Tuesday, 216 August 2026 10:14:02 -0700Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints5http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/images/logo.pngnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org2026-08-03http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/anchorage-alaska-temple-newshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/anchorage-alaska-temple-newsSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 03 August 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the Anchorage Alaska Temple will close on March 22, 2027. The new Anchorage Temple, currently being built nearby, will open for public tours in May 2027.</p><img src='/media/960x540/Anchorage-exterior.jpg'/>2026-08-03http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 03 August 2026 | <p>This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p><img src='/media/960x540/382i37lwkx2d8sp1l172stwafw0gjopl1dnbeuw7.jpeg'/>2026-08-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/santos-brazil-temple-groundbreaking-marks-historic-milestonehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/santos-brazil-temple-groundbreaking-marks-historic-milestoneSANTOS, SÃO PAULO | Saturday, 01 August 2026 | <p>The groundbreaking ceremony for the Santos Brazil Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was held on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Elder Ronald M. Barcellos of the Brazil Area Presidency presided at the event.</p><img src='/media/500x500/PHOTO-2026-08-01-12-51-49.JPG'/>2026-07-31http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2027-curriculum-for-latter-day-saints-is-the-new-testamenthttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2027-curriculum-for-latter-day-saints-is-the-new-testamentSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 31 July 2026 | <p>In 2027, Latter-day Saints will study the New Testament for the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum. Learn about resources, ordering instructions and what will be sent to each unit. </p><img src='/media/960x540/a37fc46c5077f87a3aa61ce27c8e606314b08c46.jpeg'/>2026-07-31http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-friend-to-friend-video-for-children-teaches-the-family-is-of-god-sept-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-friend-to-friend-video-for-children-teaches-the-family-is-of-god-sept-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 31 July 2026 | <p><p>A Friend to Friend video for children available September 13, 2026, helps children better understand the importance of families and how they can strengthen theirs.</p> [</p><img src='/media/960x540/fxiyqecuc10v52hk7nm9sehna9zdjd7v4me2emtt.jpg'/>2026-07-28http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/annual-interfaith-we-pray-for-peru-ceremony-held-in-limahttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/annual-interfaith-we-pray-for-peru-ceremony-held-in-limaLIMA | Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | <p>Religious leaders, government officials and members of the interfaith community gathered on July 21, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Anglican Cathedral in Lima, Peru, for the sixth annual “We Pray for Peru” interfaith ceremony, offering a message of unity, faith and hope as part of the country’s Independence Day celebrations.</p><img src='//noticias-pe.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x720/OPP-2026-h.jpg'/>2026-07-27http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-renovation-update-july-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-renovation-update-july-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 27 July 2026 | <p>Three new statues depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ have been unveiled at Temple Square as the historic renovation of the Salt Lake Temple enters its final stages.</p><img src='/media/960x1280/WP6,-same-statue,-close-up.jpg'/>2026-07-27http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-for-temples-in-mexico-and-coloradohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-for-temples-in-mexico-and-coloradoSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 27 July 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Torreón Mexico Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple.</p><img src='/media/500x500/Torreon-Mexico-Exterior-Rendering.jpg'/>2026-07-24http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-celebrates-the-church-rsquo-s-pioneer-heritagehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-celebrates-the-church-rsquo-s-pioneer-heritageSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 24 July 2026 | <p>People were delighted by the surprise participation of President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Days of ’47 Parade in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, July 24, 2026.</p><img src='/media/500x281/oaks-johnson-parade-2026.jpg'/>2026-07-24http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/relief-society-general-president-camille-johnson-leads-2026-pioneer-day-paradehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/relief-society-general-president-camille-johnson-leads-2026-pioneer-day-paradeSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 24 July 2026 | <p>Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints served as grand marshal of Utah’s 2026 Days of ’47 Parade on Friday, July 24, in Salt Lake City, Utah.</p><img src='/media/960x540/PioneerDay2026-219_LowRes.jpg'/>2026-07-23http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-church-expands-venezuela-earthquake-relief-with-food-medical-and-emergency-assistancehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-church-expands-venezuela-earthquake-relief-with-food-medical-and-emergency-assistanceSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 23 July 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is expanding its response to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela in coordination with government and nonprofis to provide food and other essential supplies to affected communities.</p><img src='/media/960x540/IMG_2259.jpeg'/>2026-07-23http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-hymns-emphasize-simple-christ-centered-truthshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-hymns-emphasize-simple-christ-centered-truthsSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 23 July 2026 | <p>Ten new songs in “Hymns for Home and Church” are now available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. This release is part of an ongoing, phased rollout that will continue through next year.</p><img src='/media/500x500/ProvoCellist-0110_LowRes.jpg'/>2026-07-21http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-camille-johnson-2026-pioneer-day-paradehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-camille-johnson-2026-pioneer-day-paradeSALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | <p>Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson will be the grand marshal of Utah’s 2026 Days of ’47 Parade in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 24, 2026. President Johnson will be joined by her husband, Doug.</p><img src='/media/960x540/MEV03516.jpg'/>2026-07-20http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-maceio-brazil-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-maceio-brazil-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 20 July 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Maceió Brazil Temple will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Elder B. Corey Cuvelier of the Brazil Area Presidency will preside at the event.</p><img src='/media/960x1280/_02-Maceio-Brazil-Temple-Front_No-Statue_2023-08-22.jpg'/>2026-07-17http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/historic-nauvoo-in-pictures-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/historic-nauvoo-in-pictures-2026NAUVOO | Friday, 17 July 2026 | <p>Nauvoo, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in central Illinois, United States of America, is an important historic site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a piece of Americana. </p><img src='/media/960x540/20260626_150915_Nilsson_LES5425.jpg'/>2026-07-14http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-around-the-world-july-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-around-the-world-july-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | <p>Newsroom features stories from its dozens of websites worldwide to show what members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are doing to serve their communities. Today, we feature news from Africa, Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, England, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru and South Korea.</p><img src='/media/500x500/ac9[1].jpeg'/>2026-07-14http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-missionary-record-church-jesus-christhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-missionary-record-church-jesus-christSALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more missionaries serving than at any other time in its history.</p><img src='/media/960x540/f9490f1f7553645b3647d5afeac165adeae808dc.jpeg'/>2026-07-13http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-brazil-colombia-and-utahhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-brazil-colombia-and-utahSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 13 July 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the locations of the Campo Grande Brazil, Goiânia Brazil and Medellín Colombia Temples and released a rendering of the Spanish Fork Utah Temple.</p><img src='/media/960x540/Campo_Grande_Temple_Map-02.jpg'/>2026-07-06http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-for-the-coeur-d-alene-idaho-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-for-the-coeur-d-alene-idaho-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 06 July 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Elder Hutch U. Fale, of the United States West Area Presidency, will preside at the event.</p><img src='/media/960x720/CDTempleRendering.jpeg'/>2026-07-05http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/andy-reid-music-and-the-spoken-wordhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/andy-reid-music-and-the-spoken-wordSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 05 July 2026 | <p>Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid joins the Tabernacle Choir's semiquincentennial-themed broadcast, encouraging Americans to build a “more perfect union” through service, respect and shared ideals.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260705_094808_NilssonLES_0604.jpg'/>2026-07-02http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/missionary-work-needs-members-elder-renlund-sayshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/missionary-work-needs-members-elder-renlund-saysSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 02 July 2026 | <p>Elder Dale G. Renlund said involving Church members in missionary work can be simple, normal and natural. “Every member who is willing can do something,” he said.</p><img src='/media/500x500/8ac22255c3a8605aada994fb31905d05d182cca2.png'/>2026-07-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-welcomes-the-president-of-switzerland-to-utahhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-welcomes-the-president-of-switzerland-to-utahSALT LAKE CITY | Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | <p>President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, welcomed the President of the Swiss Confederation to the Church’s global headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260630_143920_CPowell_CEP_9840.jpg'/>2026-07-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/iam-tongi-to-headline-2026-utah-area-ysa-conference-in-augusthttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/iam-tongi-to-headline-2026-utah-area-ysa-conference-in-augustSALT LAKE CITY | Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | <p>Iam Tongi, the 21-year-old Latter-day Saint who won Season 21 of American Idol, will be the headlining concert artist for the 2026 Utah Area YSA conference happening August 14–15, 2026. </p><img src='/media/960x720/IamTongi-PhotoCredit-SpideySmith.jpg'/>2026-06-30http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-renovation-update-june-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-renovation-update-june-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | <p>After two decades of planning and more than six years of construction, the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now rests on its new base isolation system.</p><img src='/media/960x720/20260625_083703_HWinterton_HMW_9879.jpg'/>2026-06-29http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-humanitarian-aid-venezuela-earthquakeshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-humanitarian-aid-venezuela-earthquakesCaracas | Monday, 29 June 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ launched a humanitarian response that includes distributing approximately 5,000 assistance kits, expected to benefit more than 23,500 people in the affected communities.</p><img src='/media/960x1280/venezuela-response-1.jpeg'/>