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Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to dedicate the Deseret Peak Utah Temple on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He will be joined by Elder Gary E. Stevenson from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
The dedication ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. MST and will be broadcast to local meetinghouses within the temple district. A rebroadcast will occur at 7 p.m. MST that same evening.
This dedication represents a significant milestone as it marks the Church's 200th temple in operation worldwide.
Located in Tooele, Utah, the Deseret Peak Utah Temple has been a focal point for faith and community since its announcement by President Nelson on April 7, 2019. It will serve Latter-day Saints in the Tooele Valley and nearby areas, offering a sacred space for worship and spiritual development.
A public open house was held from September 26 to October 19, 2024, allowing thousands to tour the temple and understand its importance.
Since assuming leadership of the Church in 2018, President Nelson has announced a total of 185 temples — more than half of all existing temples within the Church. Earlier this year, he rededicated the Manti Utah Temple.
“Why are we building temples at such an unprecedented pace?” President Nelson questioned during the October 2024 general conference. “Why? Because the Lord has instructed us to do so. The blessings of the temple help to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. These blessings also help to prepare a people who will help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord!”
