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Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
4 April 2021
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
GROUNDBREAKING
29 October 2022
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder Valeri V. Cordón
DEDICATED
date
DEDICATED BY
person and title
DEDICATION ORDER
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LOCATION
International Boulevard and Corporate Way
Springfield, Oregon
United States
PHONE
phone link
Additional Facts
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Description
At the time of the temple’s announcement, Utah had 2.1 million Church members, which was roughly two-thirds of the state’s population of 3.3 million residents.
History
Announcement
Plans to construct the Eugene Oregon Temple were announced by President Russell M. Nelson on 4 April 2021, at the 191st Annual General Conference.[1]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021.
The Smithfield Utah Temple will be the twenty-sixth temple built in Utah and the second built in Cache County, following the Logan Utah Temple (1884).
Oregon Temples at Time of Announcement
Announced
- –
Under Construction
- –
Dedicated
- Portland Oregon [1989]
- Medford Oregon [2000]
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2021 04 04 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Burley Idaho
Followed by Elko Nevada⮞
Announced 2021 04 04
- Oslo Norway
- Brussels Belgium
- Vienna Austria
- Kumasi Ghana
- Beira Mozambique
- Cape Town South Africa
- Singapore Republic of Singapore
- Belo Horizonte Brazil
- Cali Colombia
- Querétaro México
- Torreón México
- Helena Montana
- Casper Wyoming
- Grand Junction Colorado
- Farmington, New Mexico
- Burley Idaho
- Willamette Valley Oregon
as Eugene Oregon - Elko Nevada
- Yorba Linda California
- Smithfield Utah
Name Announcement
On September 2, 2021, the official name of the temple was announced as the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple. The temple was initially announced as the Eugene Oregon Temple.[2]“Official Name Announced for Temple to Be Built in Oregon.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 2 Sept. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/official-name-announced-for-temple-to-be-built-in-oregon?filter=popular-topic.
Location Announcement
On September 2, 2021, the location of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple was announced. The temple will be constructed on a 10.5-acre site located at the intersection of International Boulevard and Corporate Way in Springfield, Oregon, a suburb of Eugene, near the wooded hills bordering the McKenzie River.[3]“Official Name Announced for Temple to Be Built in Oregon.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 2 Sept. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/official-name-announced-for-temple-to-be-built-in-oregon?filter=popular-topic.
Render Released
On September 2, 2021, the official rendering of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple was publicly released.[4]“Official Name Announced for Temple to Be Built in Oregon.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 2 Sept. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/official-name-announced-for-temple-to-be-built-in-oregon?filter=popular-topic.
Groundbreaking Announced
It was announced on 27 June 2022 that Elder Valeri V. Cordón, a General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the North America West Area Presidency, will preside at the event.[5]“Groundbreaking Announced for Willamette Valley Oregon Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 27 June 2022, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-announced-for-willamette-valley-oregon-temple.
Groundbreaking
Presiding at the groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 29, 2022, was Elder Valeri V. Cordón, a General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the North America West Area presidency. In his dedicatory prayer, Elder Cordón said, “We acknowledge the first Saints who came to this valley to live peacefully in their humble circumstances. We are grateful for the faithful Saints who live in this area, for their sacrifice, devotion and obedience.”
Elder Cordón continued, “We pray that the temple will be a beacon of hope and peace that inspires this community to come unto Christ, even in its construction phase.”[6]Weaver, Sarah Jane. “Recalling Their Roots in Cache Valley, Utah, Elder Cook and Elder Stevenson Break Ground for Second Temple in the Area.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/2022/6/18/23218635/smithfield-utah-temple-groundbreaking-elder-cook-stevenson-cache-valley-roots.
GROUNDBREAKING ORDER
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| Date | 2022 10 29 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | Seventy |
| Attendees | # |
⮜Preceded by Heber Valley Utah
Followed by Managua Nicaragua⮞
Details
Location
A a 10.5-acre site located at the intersection of International Boulevard and Corporate Way in Springfield, Oregon, a suburb of Eugene, near the wooded hills bordering the McKenzie River has been chosen as the location for the temple.
Location
International Boulevard and Corporate Way
Springfield, Oregon
United States
| Latitude | # |
| Longitude | # |
Phone
Elevation
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 429 | 131 |
Site
| Acres | Hectares |
|---|---|
| 10.5 | 4.2 |
Interior
Plans call for a three-story temple of approximately 30,000 square feet
| Area | 30,000 f2 (2,787 m2) |
| Floors above grade | 1 |
| Floors below Grade | 0.5 |
| Baptistries | 1 |
| Initiatories | 10* |
| Endowment Rooms | 2 |
| Sealing Rooms | 2 |
Region
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES (EXCEPT UTAH) by state
Sources and Citations
References
| ↑1 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021. |
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| ↑2, ↑3, ↑4 | “Official Name Announced for Temple to Be Built in Oregon.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 2 Sept. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/official-name-announced-for-temple-to-be-built-in-oregon?filter=popular-topic. |
| ↑5 | “Groundbreaking Announced for Willamette Valley Oregon Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 27 June 2022, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-announced-for-willamette-valley-oregon-temple. |
| ↑6 | Weaver, Sarah Jane. “Recalling Their Roots in Cache Valley, Utah, Elder Cook and Elder Stevenson Break Ground for Second Temple in the Area.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/2022/6/18/23218635/smithfield-utah-temple-groundbreaking-elder-cook-stevenson-cache-valley-roots. |