The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has over 300 announced temples around the world, we believe each one has a story. Come with us as we explore the history and people of these houses of the Lord.
The Spokane Washington Temple is a beautiful small temple in the stunning suburb of Opportunity. It was built with intention and faith, with help from the local saints. We love the stories of members helping to clean and landscape their temple, and serve inside it. Listen to our full episode to hear more stories and history of this House of the Lord.Announcement: 13 August 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 October 1998 by F. Melvin HammondPublic Open House: 6–14 August 1999 | 8 daysDedication: 21–23 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2 acres | 0.8 hectaresExterior Finish: GraniteArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 10,700 square feet | 994 square metersElevation: 2,023 feet | 617 meters#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #ldspodcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks
30 Sept 2026
Guayaquil Ecuador Temple
The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple was a very long time coming, announced in 1982 it wasn't fully completed and dedicated until 1999! It is a beautiful building for the grateful saints in Ecuador. Listen along as we tell stories of faith and action in this most recent episode!Announcement: 31 March 1982Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 August 1996 by Richard G. ScottPublic Open House: 23 June–17 July 1999 | 24 daysDedication: 1–2 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 6.2 acres | 2.5 hectaresExterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa BrancaArchitectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,000 square feet | 4,181 square metersElevation: 58 feet | 18 meters#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #ldspodcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks
24 Sept 2026
Bogota Colombia Temple
The Bogota Colombia Temple took an astonishing 15 years from announcement to dedication! But the members took it in stride, continuing to visit their nearest temple (Lima Peru - 5-6 day trip), doing their Family History, and praying and fasting for the temple as it encountered bureaucratic friction.The temple is beautiful and beloved by the members in Colombia! We can't wait to tell you more about it in this episode of the Every Temple Podcast!
Announcement: 7 April 1984
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 26 June 1993 by William R. Bradford
Public Open House: 27 March–18 April 1999 | 22 days
Dedication: 24–26 April 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley (https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/bogota-colombia-temple/dedicatory-prayer/1999-04-24/)
Site: 3.71 acres | 1.5 hectares
Exterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa Branca
Architectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area: 53,500 square feet | 4,970 square meters
Height: 124 feet | 37.8 meters
Elevation: 8,371 feet | 2,552 meters
#churchofjesuschristtemples #templesofutah #temple #ldstemples #ldspodcast #everytemplepodcast #lds #ldstemples #latterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist #mormon #churchhistorymatters #church #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball #gordonbhinckley #russellmnelson #dallinhoaks
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