President Henry B. Eyring to Dedicate Lindon Utah Temple

President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will dedicate the Lindon Utah Temple on Sunday, May 3, 2026, according to a Church Newsroom release. The dedication marks the formal opening of the temple for sacred use following a public open house period that concluded earlier in April.

President Eyring will lead the dedicatory services at 11 a.m. MDT, and the Church will broadcast the session to all congregations within the temple district. Church leaders confirmed that the dedication will include participation from other leaders and their spouses who will join President Eyring for the occasion.

Leaders Participating in the Dedication

Elder Steven R. Bangerter, Executive Director of the Temple Department, will attend the dedication with his wife, Susan. Elder Jorge T. Becerra of the Utah Area Presidency will also participate, accompanied by his wife, Debbie.

These leaders will join President Eyring in conducting the dedication services, which formally set the temple apart as a house of the Lord. The Church organizes temple dedications as sacred gatherings, and leaders direct the proceedings while members participate through broadcast within the assigned district.

Public Open House Concludes

Before the dedication, the Church invited the public to tour the Lindon Utah Temple during an open house that lasted for one month. The open house concluded on April 11, 2026, allowing visitors to walk through the building and learn about its purpose and design before its formal dedication.

The Church regularly hosts open houses for newly constructed temples, giving members of the public an opportunity to see the interior spaces before the building is dedicated. Once leaders dedicate the temple, only members of the Church who meet specific standards of worthiness may enter to participate in sacred ordinances.

From Announcement to Construction

President Russell M. Nelson announced the Lindon Utah Temple during the October 2020 general conference. Church leaders later selected the temple’s location at 850 East Center Street in Lindon and moved forward with construction planning.

Workers broke ground for the temple on April 23, 2022, beginning the process of building the three-story structure. The temple measures approximately 81,000 square feet, and crews completed construction in preparation for the open house and upcoming dedication.

Utah’s Growing Number of Temples

Utah, which serves as the global headquarters of the Church, is home to more than 2.2 million Latter-day Saints who meet in nearly 5,400 congregations. The Lindon Utah Temple adds to a large number of temples that operate, are under construction, or are undergoing renovation across the state.

Church Newsroom reports that 32 temples in Utah fall into those categories, reflecting the Church’s continued effort to expand access to temple worship. Existing temples in the state include locations such as Bountiful, Brigham City, Cedar City, Draper, Jordan River, Logan, Manti, Orem, Payson, Provo City Center, Saratoga Springs, St. George, and Vernal, among others.

In addition to operating temples, the Church continues construction or renovation work on several others, including the Ephraim, Heber Valley, Provo Utah Rock Canyon, Smithfield, and Salt Lake Temples. Church leaders have also announced additional temples for Lehi, Price, Spanish Fork, and West Jordan, indicating continued growth in temple building throughout Utah.

Purpose of Temples in the Church

The Church distinguishes temples from meetinghouses or chapels, where members gather for weekly Sunday worship services. Temples serve a different purpose, centered on sacred ordinances and teachings that members consider essential to their faith.

According to the Church Newsroom release, “Each temple is considered a ‘house of the Lord,’ where Jesus Christ’s teachings are reaffirmed, enabling families to be united for eternity.” Inside the temple, members seek spiritual guidance, make covenants, and deepen their understanding of the purpose of life.

The Church teaches that temples provide a setting for individuals to focus on their relationship with Jesus Christ and their commitment to follow Him. Through temple worship, members aim to strengthen their faith and serve others more fully in their daily lives.

A New Temple for the Lindon Area

The dedication of the Lindon Utah Temple represents the culmination of several years of planning, construction, and public engagement. Church leaders have guided the process from the initial announcement in 2020 to the final dedication in 2026.

When President Eyring offers the dedicatory prayer, the Church will formally set the building apart for sacred use. Members within the temple district will then begin attending the temple to participate in ordinances and worship in the newly dedicated house of the Lord.

Holly Wallace

Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.