Orem Utah Temple

The Orem Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Orem, Utah. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 5, 2019 by church president Russell M. Nelson, during the church's general conference.[3][4] The Orem Utah Temple will be the first in the city of Orem, the sixth in Utah County and the 28th in the state of Utah.[5][6]

Orem Utah Temple
Dedication scheduled
Number188
Dedication21 January 2024, by TBA
Site15.39 acres (6.23 ha)
Floor area71,998 sq ft (6,688.8 m2)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
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Orem Utah Temple		 →
Red Cliffs Utah Temple
Additional information
Announced5 October 2019, by Russell M. Nelson[1]
Groundbreaking5 September 2020, by Craig C. Christensen[2]
Open house27 October-16 December 2023
Current presidentKenneth Lee Sorber
LocationOrem, Utah, United States
Geographic coordinates40.2708°N 111.7193°W / 40.2708; -111.7193
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4
Sealing rooms4
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Finished exterior of the Orem Utah Temple.
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Orem Utah Temple

On December 11, 2019, it was announced the temple would be built on a 16-acre site owned by the church. The site is south of the University Parkway exit of Interstate 15 on Geneva Road,[7] near the Orem UTA Frontrunner station.[7][8] A three-story, 70,000 square foot building was planned.[9] The church has also constructed a 20,000 square foot meetinghouse on the same property.[9]

On June 24, 2020, the church announced that the groundbreaking for the temple would be held on September 5, 2020.[10][11] Craig C. Christensen, president of the church's Utah Area, presided at the ceremony.[12] It was anticipated construction would take three years, with completion expected by fall of 2023.[13]

On July 25, 2022, a fire broke out in a utility room on the third floor of the temple.[14][15] The Orem Fire Department put out the fire using mostly foam to limit water damage to the structure.[16] On September 6, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the fire was being investigated as an arson, and offered a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.[17]

Design

Located in Orem's Lakeview area, the temple is built on nearly 16 acres of property, along the backdrop of the Wasatch front, near Utah Valley University. The property was originally owned by a Norwegian pioneer family which subsequent generations farmed until the church bought the land in 2004. The exterior has a subtle Art nouveau style that has its own interpretation. Due to the local history of dairy farming and fruit orchards, the temple features many prominent motifs of cherry blossoms that features in the artistic glass, wood panels, and metal handrails, with hues of soft pinks, blues, and earth tones. The frieze along the roof parapets are designed to give a nod to the local mountains and flora and fauna that grows nearby.[18][19]

Access

The temple will be hosting an open house from October 27 until December 16, 2023. It will be dedicated on January 24, 2023.[20] Following its dedication, temple access will only be available to church members who hold a current temple recommend.

See also
Temples in Utah ()
Wasatch Front Temples
Temples along the Wasatch Front ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed
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References
  1. "President Nelson Announces Eight New Temples at October 2019 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 5 October 2019
  2. "Groundbreaking Date Announced for Orem Utah Temple", newsroom, LDS Church, 24 June 2020, retrieved 28 September 2023
  3. Toone, Trent (2019-10-05). "8 new Latter-day Saint temples announced by President Nelson at women's session". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  4. "Latter-day Saint temples coming to Orem and Taylorsville, upping Utah's eventual total to 23". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  5. "Latter-day Saints break ground for sixth Utah County temple". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  6. "Orem Utah Temple Open House Media Day". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  7. Walch, Tad (2019-12-11). "Orem temple will be located at nexus of major growth close to two Provo temples". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  8. "LDS temples sites chosen in Orem and Taylorsville". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  9. Herald, Genelle Pugmire Daily. "LDS Church announces site for Orem temple". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  10. Walch, Tad (2020-06-24). "Orem temple groundbreaking scheduled in September". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  11. "Orem LDS Temple groundbreaking is set for September". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  12. Emily Andersen (2020-06-24). "Church announces groundbreaking date for Orem Temple". The Daily Universe. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  13. "Groundbreaking for new Orem Temple announced". KSLNewsRadio. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  14. Reavy, Pat (26 July 2022). "Fire breaks out inside Orem Latter-day Saint temple". KSL (radio network). Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  15. Tavss, Jeff (26 July 2022). "Fire breaks out in under construction Orem Temple". WTVT. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  16. Jacobson, Matthew (26 July 2022). "City investigating fire at under-construction Orem Temple". KUTV. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  17. Taylor, Scott (6 September 2022). "In arson investigation, ATF offers $5K reward for info on Orem Utah Temple fire". The Church News. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  18. "Orem Utah Temple". FFKR Architects. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  19. "Take a look inside the new Orem Utah Temple with photos, video". Church News. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  20. "Orem Utah Temple Open House Media Day". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
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