Description
Colorado, in the Intermountain West of the United States, is home to over 150,000 Latter-day Saints and around 310 congregations.
History
The first mission of the Church in Colorado was established in 1896. The first official congregation was formed only a year later, in January 1897. [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.
Announced
On April 4, 2021, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Grand Junction Colorado Temple at the 191st Annual General Conference. [2]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.
Temple Rendering
On September 17, 2021, the official exterior rendering was released for the Grand Junction Colorado Temple.
Temple Site
On June 23, 2021, the location of the Grand Junction Colorado Temple was announced as a beautiful 6.94-acre site, located at the intersection of Horizon Drive and North 12th Street, just a mile from an Interstate 70 interchange. [3]”New Temple Locations Announced in Three Western US States,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 23 Jun. 2021.
Groundbreaking
The Grand Junction Colorado Temple is currently in the planning stages. No groundbreaking date has been announced.
Dedication
Dedication Order
The Grand Junction Colorado Temple will be the third for the state. Temples in operation in Colorado are the Denver Colorado Temple and the Fort Collins Colorado Temple.[4]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.
Details
Location
Exterior
The single-story temple will be approximately 25,000 square feet.[5]”New Temple Locations Announced in Three Western US States,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 23 Jun. 2021.
References
| ↑1, ↑2, ↑4 | 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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| ↑3, ↑5 | ”New Temple Locations Announced in Three Western US States,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 23 Jun. 2021. |