Jacksonville Florida Temple

04/22/2026

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and President Emily Belle Freeman welcomed members of the local and national media to Temple Square Visitors’ Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 13.

They showed the “Inside a Temple” experience to the media and spoke about why the Church chose to create something akin to a permanent temple open house.

“We are hoping this will be a place where you can feel reverence. And we are hoping this is a place where you will come to learn that Jesus Christ is the center of our faith,” President Freeman said.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman welcomed members o...

04/10/2026

This newspaper story in The Jaxon highlights the history of the Church in Florida including early converts in the Jacksonville area including Thaddeus Hill, Elder Charles A. Callis, and George Canova, who was martyred because of his faith. The first Stake President of the first stake in Florida was the grandson of George Canova. The first Patriarch in Florida was James Roland Boone. We are so grateful for the members of the Church who sacrificed so much, and who continued in faith despite facing significant challenges.

The story also highlights the significance of the temples in Florida to members of the Church. Prior to 1974 when the DC Temple was dedicated, members of The Church in Florida had to travel West to attend the Temple in either Mesa, Arizona, or Utah. In 1983, a Temple was dedicated in Atlanta. Many members of the Church sacrificed much to attend the temple to make covenants with God and be sealed to their families. But soon, there will be five temples in Florida. What a blessing that members of the Church in Florida can be sealed to their families for eternity in the beautiful temples in Florida!

Watch the Orlando Florida Temple and the Jacksonville Florida Temple pages for updates regarding dates for future public open houses. Come and see the House of the Lord!

https://jaxtoday.org/2026/03/11/the-jaxson-latter-day-saints-of-jacksonville-a-history-of-the-mormon-church/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRErgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFicWpFR2JCcFYzWTBDbmZMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkBg2U4OAl-ua2Yyb5RiIBJnQlPc6yRi9FPAj-0FbxcsrMYBXzO33ILUDFdu_aem_GbU26Lq0GXeT-Js4dw4cCw

The Mormon church has a deep history in Jacksonville.

03/16/2026

Sarah Epperson of Orange Park, Florida shares an experience that her family recently had with the temple:

"Since joining Boy Scouts in December, the boys had been excited about a specific camping trip – talking about it for over a month! Right before the trip, we were invited to attend the temple with the youth – on the same weekend as their campout. This would have been Porter's first time attending the temple.

The boys didn't know what to do. They had been talking about the campout since
joining the troop and now they were faced with deciding which to attend - camping or the temple. I was heartbroken as I thought about the possibility of us not being there as a family for Porter's first temple visit.

As my husband Steven and I talked, we felt strongly that we needed to set the precedent and prioritize the temple. We couldn't promise to plan a trip sometime after the campout. The temple had to come first. And it did. The Lord knew
our hearts, the lesson we needed to teach, and He paved a way for us to do BOTH.

With two days notice, we were able to schedule a temple visit for the only night that we didn't have a prior commitment, travel 2.5 hours to the Tallahassee Temple, and attend the temple together as a family.

My parents (who had even less notice) were able to join us! We loved being there together as a family and watching Porter reverently soak it all in. It was a wonderful trip, one that I will forever be thankful for. I hope the boys remember that we chose the temple and put the Lord first."

02/27/2026

The Bible tells us that Moses had a tabernacle, Solomon built a beautiful temple, and Jesus taught at the temple in Jerusalem. Today, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints builds temples all over the world that connect us to our families eternally and prepare us to eventually live with God.

President Bret Smith, the Stake President of the Jacksonville Florida East Stake shared, "...there will be a peace and a joy that emanates from that [temple] property and I know that we all need that at this time." We look forward to having a sacred House of the Lord in Jacksonville soon!

02/19/2026

At the Jacksonville Florida Temple site, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share words they associate with the temple. The temple is significant to so many individuals and families here in Jacksonville!

🕊 What ONE word comes to mind when you think of the temple and why?

02/16/2026

President Scott Hinson of the Lake City Florida Stake shares why he is excited to have a temple of the Lord in Jacksonville, Florida. Many other native Floridians share his sentiments that, "...we have a lot of people that have prepared for this day, who have gone on before us..."

01/30/2026

At the Jacksonville Florida Temple groundbreaking, we were blessed by the attendance and support of Sheriff Rob Hardwick and his wife Kendell, along with other community, government and civic leaders. We are very thankful for their support!

01/27/2026

At the Jacksonville Florida Temple groundbreaking, Bryan Bunker shares why he is excited to have a temple in Jacksonville.

01/24/2026

🎉Today is the day!! 🎉

Groundbreaking services for the Jacksonville Florida Temple will be held at 11am TODAY! Elder Massimo De Feo, First Counselor in the United States Southeast Area Presidency, will preside at the event.

Attendance at the site will be by invitation only, but you can still be part of this historic occasion!

Join via LIVE broadcast:
mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/templegroundbreaking

01/23/2026

1 day • 24 hours – tomorrow is the day! 🎊

⛪ Don't miss the LIVE broadcast of the Jacksonville Florida Temple groundbreaking at 11am:
mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/templegroundbreaking

A few reasons that Latter-day Saints worship in temples:

💕 🕊 To feel God’s love and peace
📚📖 To learn more about God’s plan for His children and the gospel of Jesus Christ
🙏 💍 To make promises with God and with one’s husband or wife
🔗 👪 To unite families in this life and the next through sacred ordinances

01/22/2026

Josh, a local member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares his experience living in close proximity to the Jacksonville Florida Temple site.