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Church Announces 3 Temples in U.S. to Close for Renovation

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With this announcement, that makes 11 temples throughout the world that are currently closed or scheduled to be closed for renovation.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the closure of three temples in the United States for extensive renovation.

The Mesa Arizona Temple will close in May 2018 and will reopen in 2020 following needed repairs and upgrades. The Raleigh North Carolina Temple will be closed beginning January 2018. In February 2018, the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple will temporarily shut down. The temples in North Carolina and Louisiana will be rededicated sometime in 2019.

Public open house and rededication information will be provided for the three temples as the renovations near completion.

Lead image from Mormon Newsroom
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