08/14/2026
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is an important addition to the area, set to serve the local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Announced on October 3, 2021, by Prophet Russell M. Nelson, the Temple will replace the former Provo Utah Temple, which underwent a renaming to Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
Encompassing 17 acres of land, this House of the Lord will feature a significant footprint with a total area of 163,000 square feet. It will be built at an elevation of approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level. The construction commenced on February 24, 2024, and the completion is anticipated for late 2027.
The exterior of the Temple will be primarily constructed from granite, with the lower half of the cladding already in place. The building will feature a single attached central spire, which will not include a gold-leafed Angel Moroni. The Angel Moroni is currently in storage. All outer windows have been installed, although the artistic glass windows are yet to be added.
Landscaping around the House of the Lord is in progress, with trees planted around the perimeter and sod laid down. Additionally, improvements have been made to the waterscapes, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the grounds.
Unlike many newer Temples, the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will not have a meetinghouse in the immediate vicinity, but it will offer ample parking space. The meetinghouse will remain across the street.
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will mark the sixth Temple in Utah replacing the old Provo Utah Temple Number and aims to serve a growing membership, which, at the time of its announcement, numbered approximately 16.8 million members globally.
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