Tampa Florida Temple

10/11/2026

“Why did the temple workers cross the road? To help the people on the other side.

In a world of commotion, contention, and cares, the Lord invites us to a place of spiritual safety, harmony, and holiness—the house of the Lord.

There He teaches us His plan of happiness. He endows and blesses us. He prepares us to come home.

In our day, the Lord is bringing His holy house and covenant blessings closer to our homes and hearts” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during the October 2026 general conference.

We are blessed to have a temple being built in our midst. We invite you to visit the Tampa Florida Temple Visitors’ Center:

Open Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Other days and times are available by appointment.

To schedule an appointment outside of regular hours, please message for more info.

Photo Credit: Allison Jones

10/09/2026

A sweet testimony from Sister Taylor Marshall:

“I know it’s not scripture but a Bishop, specifically Bishop Pence always told us that if you touch the temple, the temple will touch you, and that saying will forever be engraved in my heart. No matter what our circumstances are, we can always go to the Temple and that being on the ground is as sacred as being inside.”

Sister Marshall and family visited the Ft. Lauderdale temple.

We invite everyone to come visit the Tampa Florida Temple Visitors’ Center.

Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 9445 Camden Fields Parkway, Riverview, FL
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit outside of these hours, please send us a message.

10/06/2026

Merle and Donna Rogers of the Lakeland Florida Stake share their thoughts on the construction of the Tampa Florida Temple and the deep significance the temple holds for them.

09/13/2026

“The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple.

Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ.”

-President Russell M. Nelson

Tampa Temple construction photo by Allison Jones.

09/04/2026

🌈 A rainbow reminds us of God’s covenants and His promises. As the Tampa Florida Temple is being built, we look forward to a sacred place where individuals and families will make covenants with God and receive His promised blessings.

Photo by Monica Hess

08/29/2026

As we watch preparations for the 2027 Salt Lake City Temple Celebration, we are reminded of the incredible opportunity ahead here in Tampa.

A recent CNN story highlights the anticipation surrounding the Salt Lake Temple and the millions of visitors expected to experience it. Their story gives us a glimpse of what communities can experience when a temple opens its doors to the public.

We look forward to that same opportunity in Tampa once the temple construction is completed where we can
welcome our neighbors and share the peace and hope found in Jesus Christ.

After 133 years of it hidden from public view, CNN’s Nick Watt gets a peek inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ newly renovated Salt Lake Temple.

08/23/2026

❤️One year ago today, we gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Tampa Florida Temple. Since that sacred day, it has been inspiring to see how much has happened, both on the temple grounds and within our community.

Through construction updates and the Tampa Temple Visitors’ Center, we have connected with so many members and friends whose lives have been touched by the promise of this temple. Foundations are being laid, walls are rising, and progress continues on the temple, chapel, and surrounding grounds. Each new addition reminds us that the long-awaited dedication is drawing closer.

As we watch this sacred place being built, may we remember that the Lord is also preparing us. Let us use this time to strengthen our faith, deepen our commitment, and prepare ourselves to one day enter the doors of the temple and partake of the ordinances and blessings of temple attendance.

We are grateful for all that has happened this past year and we cannot wait to see the progress the next year will bring. 🤍

08/17/2026

✔️Final concrete pour for the Tampa Florida Temple has been completed.

✔️ Steel er****on continues and there’s only 80 pieces of orange steel left to install on the temple which is about 75% complete.

✔️ Precast panels are starting to be installed on the west side of the temple.

✔️ Base of the baptismal font has been poured.

✔️ Basement walls studs and mechanical plumbing and electrical systems are being installed.

We can hardly contain our excitement! Please take some time to visit the Tampa Florida Temple Visitors Center from Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm.

08/12/2026

💕We’re thankful for moments like this. Members of the Valrico congregation organized a luncheon for the temple construction workers to show their appreciation for building the temple.

A few primary children, youth, along with adults served lunch and were able to thank the workers and share their testimony about why the temple is so important to them. The workers were very impressed that the youth today would
we’re actively serving others. They were so thankful for their service and how friendly they were.

We are so grateful for the temple construction workers who are helping to build the Lord’s temple.

08/07/2026

🚧 Construction continues to make steady progress on the Tampa Florida Temple!

🔹Final concrete pour has been completed.

🔹Steel er****on continues and there’s only 80 pieces of orange steel left to install on the temple which is about 75% complete.

🔹Precast panels are starting to be installed on the west side of the temple.

🔹Base of the baptismal font has been poured.

🔹Basement walls studs, mechanical plumbing and electrical systems are being installed.

We are grateful for the dedicated workers whose efforts continue to bring the Tampa Florida Temple closer to completion. Each milestone represents another step toward a sacred place where individuals and families will come to worship, make covenants, and find peace through Jesus Christ.

Photos by: Allison Jones