Fairbanks Alaska Temple wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
1 October 2023
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
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Description
The east-central city of Fairbanks has the second-largest population in the state. At the time of the announcement, Alaska was home to approximately 35,000 Latter-day Saints across more than 80 congregations.[1]”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 20 New Temples,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 1 Oct. 2023. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2023-general-conference-temples.
History
The first members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in Alaska with the gold rush in 1898. One of them, 79-year-old convert Dr. Edward G. Cannon, helped to establish the Church there by maintaining a portable “tabernacle” that was transported from settlement to settlement.
The first congregation in Alaska was organized in July 1938. Today, nearly 34,000 Latter-day Saints in more than 80 congregations call the state of Alaska home.
Announced
On October 1, 2023, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Fairbanks Alaska Temple at the October 2023 General Conference.[2]”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 20 New Temples,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 1 Oct. 2023. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2023-general-conference-temples. The Temple was announced in conjunction with 19 other temples.
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 1 October 2023 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Kahului Hawaii
Followed by Vancouver Washington⮞
Announced 2023 10 01
- Savai’i Samoa
- Cancún Mexico
- Piura Peru
- Huancayo Peru
- Viña del Mar Chile
- Goiãnia Brazil
- João Pessoa Brazil
- Calabar Nigeria
- Cape Coast Ghana
- Luanda Angola
- Mbuji-Mayi Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Laoag Philippines
- Osaka Japan
- Kahului Maui Hawaii
- Fairbanks Alaska
- Vancouver Washington
- Colorado Springs Colorado
- Tulsa Oklahoma
- Roanoke Virginia
- Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Location Announced
On 25 November 2024 the Church announced the location for the Fairbanks Alaska Temple. This temple will be built on a 7.59-acre site located along Geist Road, Fairbanks, Alaska.[3]“News for Temples in the Philippines and Alaska.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 25 Nov. 2024, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-tacloban-philippines-fairbanks-alaska.
Render Released
On 25 November 2024 an official exterior rendering was released for the Fairbanks Alaska Temple.[4]“News for Temples in the Philippines and Alaska.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 25 Nov. 2024, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-tacloban-philippines-fairbanks-alaska.
Dedication Order
The Fairbanks Alaska Temple will be the second temple built in Alaska, following the Anchorage Alaska Temple (1999).
Firsts and Facts
The Fairbanks Alaska Temple will be the northernmost temple of the Church.
Details
Location
This temple will be built on a 7.59-acre site located along Geist Road, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Site
A meetinghouse and an accompanying ancillary building are also planned for the location.
Interior
lans call for a single-story temple of approximately 10,000 square feet.
| Area | 10,000 f2 (929 m2) |
| Floors above grade | 1 |
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| Initiatories | # |
| Endowment Rooms | # |
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Region
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES (EXCEPT UTAH) by state
TEMPLES IN NORTH AMERICA (EXCEPT US & MEXICO) by country
| Canada | 11 | Calgary · Cardston · Edmonton · Halifax · Lethbridge · Montreal · Regina · Toronto · Vancouver · Victoria · Winnipeg |
| Costa Rica | 1 | San José |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | Santiago · Santo Domingo |
| El Salvador | 1 | San Salvador · Santa Ana |
| Guatemala | 6 | Cobán · Guatemala City · Huehuetenango · Miraflores Guatemala City · Quetzaltenango · Retalhuleu |
| Haiti | 1 | Port-au-Prince · |
| Honduras | 2 | Tegucigalpa · San Pedro Sula |
| Mexico | 26 | |
| Nicaragua | 1 | Managua |
| Panama | 1 | Panama City |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | San Juan |
| United States | 143 |
Sources and Citations
References
| ↑1, ↑2 | ”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 20 New Temples,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 1 Oct. 2023. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2023-general-conference-temples. |
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| ↑3, ↑4 | “News for Temples in the Philippines and Alaska.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 25 Nov. 2024, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-tacloban-philippines-fairbanks-alaska. |