: Despite the visual milestone, the building remains closed, with public tours not scheduled until April 2027 . 4. Why It Feels Like a Shell Game
: While members were conditioned to expect a celebratory list of new locations every six months, the focus has abruptly shifted to the "planning and approval process". 2. Moving the Goalposts on Announcements LDS Church Pulls Temple Shell Game On Mormons Again!!!
: Future announcements are now expected to emerge piecemeal at regional meetings rather than as a central staple of conference weekend. : Despite the visual milestone, the building remains
: Leadership claims they need to catch up on the backlog of over 100 temples that haven't even broken ground yet . While new projects stall, the Salt Lake Temple
While new projects stall, the Salt Lake Temple remains the focal point of the Church's massive real estate and renovation efforts.
The Temple "Shell Game": Why the LDS Church Just Hit a Major Reset
The traditional General Conference "high" of hearing your city called out is seemingly over.