Description

The Feather River California Temple will be the eighth in the state joining the Los Angeles California Temple, Oakland California Temple, San Diego California Temple, Fresno California Temple, Redlands California Temple, Newport Beach California Temple, and Sacramento California Temple. California is home to over 760,000 Church members organized into nearly 1,300 congregations. The new temple will serve several of the 22 stakes that currently belong to the Sacramento California Temple District.^[1]”Rendering Released for the Feather River California Temple,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 26 Sept. 2019

History

Announcement

President Russell M. Nelson announced plans for the construction of a temple for Yuba City California on On Sunday, 7 October 2018 in his closing remarks at the 188th Semiannual General Conference.

Building and maintaining temples may not change your life, “but spending time in the temple surely will,” said President Nelson. He continued, “To those who have long been absent from the temple, I encourage you to prepare and return as soon as possible.”^[2]Swenson, Jason, ‘Like we had just scored a goal in the World Cup’: What the temple announcement meant to Church members across the globe,” Church News, Deseret News, 7 October 2018.

In June of 2019 the Church officially announced the name as the Feather River California Temple.^[3]Satterfield, Rick, “News Stories,” churchofjesuschristtemples.com, 5 June 2019.

Yuba City Mayor, Preet Didbal, issued a statement pledging support for the future temple:

“I’m excited The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chose Yuba City to located [sic] their next temple. I know the members of the Church in our city, region and Northern California will benefit from this important religious facility. Yuba City is the ideal location for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days to build a temple. Known for our diversity, our city embraces all cultures and religious beliefs. I look forward to working with the Church to ensure a smooth and efficient processing of this project.”
^[4]Swenson, Jason, ‘Like we had just scored a goal in the World Cup’: What the temple announcement meant to Church members across the globe,” Church News, Deseret News, 7 October 2018.

Vice Mayor Shon Harris stated:

The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints runs deep in our City. Church member Sam Brannon established Yuba City in 1849 and we have a community park named in his honor. Throughout my life I’ve known many members of the Church of Jesus Christ and I’ve seen the importance the Temple plays in their worship. I have no doubt the construction of a Temple in our City will be a benefit to not only the members of the Church but also to the community at large by providing a significant number of jobs and will be an economic stimulus for many years to come.^[5] Facebook Post, 7 October 2018, Yuba Sutter News

Site

As of September 2019, the location has been announced for the Feather River California Temple, which is in the design and approval stages. The temple will be constructed on the site of the stake center for the Yuba City California Stake at 1470 Butte House Road, including a parcel that will be soon be acquired from Yuba City. The existing stake center will be demolished and replaced by the temple, a new stake center, and a distribution center.^[6]”Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 7 Oct. 2018.

Rendering

On September 26, 2019, an official exterior rendering of the Feather River California Temple was released. It was stated at that time that additional exterior and interior renderings will be made public later.

Groundbreaking

On July 18, 2020, Elder Scott D. Whiting of the North America West Area presidency will preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Feather River California Temple, located at 1470 Butte House Road in Yuba City. Attendance at the site will be by invitation only. Additional details will be announced through local leaders. The site for the 38,000-square-foot temple will be shared by a new meetinghouse and distribution center.^[7] “Feather River California Temple Groundbreaking Set for July 2020,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 28 Apr. 2020.

Dedication

Dedication Order

The Feather River California Temple will be the eighth temple built in California.