McKinney Texas Temple
This house of the Lord was originally announced in October 2022 by President Nelson. A site location was published in December 2023. Groundbreaking date coming next.
In addition to the McKinney Texas Temple, the Lone Star State has seven other houses of the Lord in operation, under construction, or announced.
Church News
First Presidency Announces Name change, site location to temple in North dallas
Frequently Asked Questions
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perform baptisms for the dead on behalf of their ancestors so that they too can accept the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Weddings in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints take place between a man and a woman. Couples get married, or “sealed,” in the temple for time and all eternity, not just “till death do you part.”
We go to temples to worship. The endowment ceremony teaches about God’s Plan of Happiness for all of God’s children and invites us to enter into sacred promises, called covenants, between us and God.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that temples are the holiest places on Earth. When a temple is first built, there is an open house, and anyone can go inside. After the temple is dedicated, only faithful members of the Church can enter.
