Redlands California Temple Wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
21 April 2001
ANNOUNCED BY
First Presidency
GROUNDBREAKING
1 December 2001
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
DEDICATED
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DEDICATED BY
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DEDICATION ORDER
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LOCATION
1761 Fifth Ave
Redlands, California 92374-5503
United States
PHONE
(+1) 909-389-7369
Description
History
The Redlands California Temple sits on the Church’s original landholdings in San Bernardino colony, established in 1851 under the direction of Brigham Young. The ethnically diverse settlement provided colony life to pioneer settlers, African-American families, Jewish merchants, Spanish rancho families, former Mexican government officials, and local Cahuilla and Serrano Indians.[1]Marilyn Mills, “Video teaches diverse history,” Church News 16 Aug. 2003
In planning for a future city at the settlement, a center block was designated as the site for a temple. However, no record exists of any efforts to erect this temple as the Saints stay in San Bernardino was relatively short.[2]Richard Hopkins, Journal, 8 Mar. 1852.
Announcement
The Redlands California Temple was announced 20 April 2001, by the First Presidency, which included Church President Gordon B. Hinckley; President Thomas S. Monson, first counselor; and President James E. Faust, second counselor.
The Redlands California Temple was announced the same day as the Newport Beach California Temple and the Sacramento California Temple.
California Temples at Time of Announcement
Announced
Under Construction
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Dedicated
- Fresno California [2000]
- San Diego California [1993]
- Oakland California [1964]
- Los Angeles California [1956]
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2001 04 20 |
| By | First Presidency |
| Role | – |
| Via | Press Release |
⮜Preceded by Sacramento California
Followed by Newport Beach California⮞
Announced 2001 04 20
On Tuesday, October 9, 2001, the Planning Commission voted 4-1 in favor of granting final approval for plans of the proposed temple. Many were in attendance at the meeting who both supported and opposed the building project. As a final compromise before approval was granted, the Planning Commission requested developers and local church officials to have lighting of the temple shut off by 10:30 PM on operating days and by 10:00 PM on Sundays and Mondays. They did not, however, ask developers to consider another location noting that most churches in Redlands were in residential neighborhoods. They also understood the importance of the temple’s spire as a religious element and, thus, did not request that it be lowered. The director of Planning and Community Development, Jeffrey Shaw, determined through a traffic study that the temple would not impact Wabash and Fifth avenue traffic.
Location Announcement [Site Selection]
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Groundbreaking Announced
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Groundbreaking
It rained the day before and the day after, but the skies were clear on 1 December 2001 when groundbreaking ceremony signifying the beginning of construction, was held. The event was conducted by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Seventy, president of the North America Northwest Area.[4]”Temple in Redlands”. Church News. December 8, 2001. Retrieved January 11, 2025, https://www.thechurchnews.com/2001/12/8/23243151/temple-in-redlands/.
GROUNDBREAKING ORDER
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| Date | 2001 12 01 |
| By | Dieter F. Uchtdorf |
| Role | Seventy |
| Attendees | 350 |
⮜Preceded by TBA
Followed by TBA⮞
Render Released
In conjunction with the groundbreaking, a render was released for the Redlands California Temple.
Construction Notes
Church members helped in the construction, for example members eagerly accepted assignments to provide meals for construction workers. Earlier in the construction, local Primaries had a project to collect rocks to be placed under the foundation of the temple and fountains on the grounds. The Primary children, and many others, painted pictures and wrote messages on the rocks, which reflected the broad base of the Church in the area as messages were written in a multitude of languages. Young children also donated their pennies to buy the palm trees that are now planted around the temple. Thousands volunteered to staff the many positions required for a successful open house.[5]Hill, Greg. “Redlands Temple in Inland Empire.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/2003/9/20/23239684/redlands-temple-in-inland-empire.
Open House/Dedication announced
On June 21, 2003 the First Presidency announced the open house and dedication dates of the Redlands California Temple. The public open house will be held from Saturday Aug. 9, 2003, to Saturday, Sept. 3, 2003, except for Sundays Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31.
The temple will be dedicated in four sessions on Sunday, Sept. 14, and will open for ordinance work on Monday, Sept. 15, 2003.[6]Deseret News. “New Redlands Temple Opening Is Announced.” Deseret News, 16 Jan. 2024, www.deseret.com/2003/6/21/20782979/new-redlands-temple-opening-is-announced.
Open House
From August 9 through September 6, 2003 an open house was held for the Redlands temple. About 11,000 people volunteered to help with the open house and more than 140,000 people were able to tour the temple and learn more about the purpose of Latter-day Saint temples. The temple was built on a lot that originally was home to an orange grove; during the open house visitors were served orange juice made from the trees that once stood there.[7]”Redlands California Temple”. Church News. Retrieved January 11, 2025,https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/redlands-california/#:~:text=Redlands%20California%20Temple-,April,14,%202003..[8]”Temple in Redlands”. Church News. December 8, 2001. Retrieved January 11, 2025,https://www.thechurchnews.com/2001/12/8/23243151/temple-in-redlands/.
| Start Date | 2003 08 09 |
| End Date | 2003 09 06 |
| Days | 25 |
| Attendees | 140,000 |
| Per day | 5,600 |
Dedication
Church President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Redlands California Temple on 14 September 2003. About 23,000 members attended the four dedication services. In the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley stated, “This beautiful structure has come of the consecrations of Thy Saints in all the world. Bless them for their faith and faithfulness. Open the windows of heaven, as Thou hast promised through the prophet Malachi, and pour down blessings upon them that there shall not be room enough to receive them.” [9]President Hinckley Dedicates Redlands California Temple. 1 Nov. 2003, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2003/11/news-of-the-church/president-hinckley-dedicates-redlands-california-temple
DEDICATION ORDER
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| Date | 2003 09 14 |
| By | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Role | President |
| Sessions | 4 |
| Attendees | 23,000 |
⮜Preceded by Brisbane Australia
Followed by Accra Ghana⮞
Construction Duration
| Span | Duration |
|---|---|
| Announced to Groundbreaking | 0 y, 7 m, 10 d |
| Groundbreaking to Dedication | 1 y, 9 m, 13 d |
| Announced to Dedication | 2 y, 4 m, 23 d |
Dedicatory Order
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Summary
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Detail
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Dedication Announced
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Renovation Scheduled
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Presidents and Matrons
| Temple President | Temple Matron | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Stephen Bishop | Nadette Jex Bishop | 2024–2024 |
| Daryl Henry Carlson | Vallorie Hobbs Carlson | 2021–2024 |
| Robert Wayne Casady | Barbara Bascom Casady | 2018–2021 |
| Gary Evan Baugh | Joan Christensen Baugh | 2015–2018 |
| Nolan Pack Kerr | Sandra Jane Hansen Kerr | 2012–2015 |
| Eldon H Morgan | Flora Crawford Hale Morgan | 2009–2012 |
| Wayne Hall Bringhurst | Rita Louise Christensen Bringhurst | 2006–2009 |
| Rodney Jay Nelson | Arleen Edwards Nelson | 2003–2006 |
Details
Location
The temple sits on 4.6 acres (19,000 m2)
Site
the surrounding landscaping has a fountain, palm trees, flowers, and shrubs.[10]”Redlands California Temple”. Church News. Retrieved January 11, 2025,https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/redlands-california/#:~:text=Redlands%20California%20Temple-,April,14,%202003..
Location
1761 Fifth Ave
Redlands, California 92374-5503
United States
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Site
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Exterior
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Water Course
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Cornerstone
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Spires and Finial
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Spire Details
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| Type | tower |
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Finial
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A 13½-foot statue of the angel Moroni (10 foot head to heal, 3.5 foot sphere) was placed atop the Redlands California Temple by crane on March 13, 2003, to hundreds of onlookers who watched from the adjacent stake center or around the construction barrier.[11]”Redlands temple receives statue of Angel Moroni,” Church News 20 Mar. 2003, 8 Apr. 2019 https://www.thechurchnews.com/archive/2003-03-22/redlands-temple-receives-statue-of-angel-moroni-23239.
| Sculptor: | Karl Quilter |
| Commissioned: | 1978 |
| Completed: | 1985 |
| Material: | Fiberglass |
| Height: | 10 ft (3.2 m) |
| Weight: | ~400 lbs (136.1 kg) |
| Currently On: | 51 temples |
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Interior
17,300 square feet (1,610 m2). It has two ordinance rooms and three sealing rooms.
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Entry
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Baptistry
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| Bowl Shape: | – |
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| Stairs: | – |
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Initiatory Spaces
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| Type | stationary, progressive |
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Instruction Rooms
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| Murals | y/n |
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Celestial Room
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Sealing Room
Contractors
Architect
The temple was designed by Lloyd Platt & Associates with associate firm Higginson & Cartozian, showcasing a Southern California traditional architectural style.[12]”Redlands California Temple”. Church News. March 12, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2025. https://www.thechurchnews.com/2010/3/12/23211947/redlands-california-temple/.
Projects by Architect
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General Contractor
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Other Contractor
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Region
TEMPLES IN CALIFORNIA by county
| Alameda | 1 | Oakland |
| Fresno | 1 | Fresno |
| Kern | 1 | Bakersfield |
| Los Angeles | 1 | Los Angeles |
| Orange | 2 | Newport Beach · Yorba Linda |
| Sacramento | 1 | Sacramento |
| San Bernardino | 1 | Redlands |
| San Diego | 1 | San Diego |
| Santa Clara | 1 | San Jose |
| Stanislaus | 1 | Modesto |
| Sutter | 1 | Yorba Linda |
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES by state
Total: 158
TEMPLES IN NORTH AMERICA by country
Total: 209
Sources and Citations
References
| ↑1 | Marilyn Mills, “Video teaches diverse history,” Church News 16 Aug. 2003 |
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| ↑2 | Richard Hopkins, Journal, 8 Mar. 1852. |
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| ↑4 | ”Temple in Redlands”. Church News. December 8, 2001. Retrieved January 11, 2025, https://www.thechurchnews.com/2001/12/8/23243151/temple-in-redlands/. |
| ↑5 | Hill, Greg. “Redlands Temple in Inland Empire.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/2003/9/20/23239684/redlands-temple-in-inland-empire. |
| ↑6 | Deseret News. “New Redlands Temple Opening Is Announced.” Deseret News, 16 Jan. 2024, www.deseret.com/2003/6/21/20782979/new-redlands-temple-opening-is-announced. |
| ↑7, ↑10 | ”Redlands California Temple”. Church News. Retrieved January 11, 2025,https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/redlands-california/#:~:text=Redlands%20California%20Temple-,April,14,%202003.. |
| ↑8 | ”Temple in Redlands”. Church News. December 8, 2001. Retrieved January 11, 2025,https://www.thechurchnews.com/2001/12/8/23243151/temple-in-redlands/. |
| ↑9 | President Hinckley Dedicates Redlands California Temple. 1 Nov. 2003, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2003/11/news-of-the-church/president-hinckley-dedicates-redlands-california-temple |
| ↑11 | ”Redlands temple receives statue of Angel Moroni,” Church News 20 Mar. 2003, 8 Apr. 2019 https://www.thechurchnews.com/archive/2003-03-22/redlands-temple-receives-statue-of-angel-moroni-23239. |
| ↑12 | ”Redlands California Temple”. Church News. March 12, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2025. https://www.thechurchnews.com/2010/3/12/23211947/redlands-california-temple/. |
Last updated on: 17 December 2025