Hello again, everyone! Breaking news has been reported on a couple of fronts today. First, President Nelson's next Global Ministry Tour has been announced, with some of the details originally shared by Bryan D., a user who regularly comments here, having been confirmed. The tour, which will focus on locations throughout Latin America, will see Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife Mary G. Cook, accompanying President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy W. Nelson, on a 9-day tour that will entail 5 stops between Saturday August 24 and Monday September 2.
On August 24, after departing from Salt Lake, the leaders will stop first in Guatemala City Guatemala, where an evening devotional will be held for all congregations in Guatemala. The following day, the leaders will travel to Bogota Colombia, where a devotional will be broadcast to all Colombian congregations. A stop in Quito Ecuador one day later will allow leaders to speak to all congregations in that city. They will then have one day to rest before visiting Buenos Aires Argentina on Wednesday August 28. After a 3-4 day respite, the leaders will then wrap up their tour by stopping in Sao Paulo Brazil, where they will speak at a Sunday afternoon devotional before returning home on Monday September 2.
I imagine the extensive layovers will enable them not just to rest, but also to take care of unspecified business, which may, as Bryan D. noted in his comment earlier this week, involve scouting for future temple locations in Argetina and Brazil, especially if the current level of activity at the Buenos Aires Argentina and Sao Paulo Brazil Temples requires a second temple to be built within the boundaries of both current temple districts. The Newsroom will provide full and complete coverage of these stops, as will I, either through new posts here, or in comments on existing posts.
If that were the only news I had to share in this breaking news update, that would be reason enough to rejoice, but a new report of which I became aware a short while ago indicates that heavy equipment is arriving at the Bangkok Thailand temple site. This is good news, as it is a key indicator that preliminary work will begin soon on the temple site, putting it out of the "full-scale construction pending" status. But I also wanted to issue a reminder: due to the preliminary work that will need to be done to prepare the site prior to the construction of the temple proper, it may be 6-9 months or so before that temple's footings and foundation are poured. While that does not and should not lessen our excitement about this development, it needed to be noted.
Still no word on how long it might take before full-scale work begins on the Yigo Guam, Praia Cabo Verde, San Juan Puerto Rico, or Quito Ecuador Temples, but hopefully work will at least have begun on the latter well in advance of President Nelson's August 26 visit to that city. In the interim, it is now definitively verified that whomever may actually preside at the September 1 dedication for the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple, it will not be President Nelson or Elder Cook.
In the interim, I will be posting a birthday tribute to President Eyring honoring his 86th birthday two days from now, and will also have coverage this weekend on the dedication of the Fortaleza Brazil Temple by Elder Soares. I likewise continue to monitor any and all Church news and temple developments and will do my level best to pass word of the significant developments along to you all as I receive word thereof.
That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as long as such comments are made in accordance with the established guidelines. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: President Nelson's Latin American Ministry Announced; Preliminary Work Begins on Bangkok Thailand Temple
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Updated Estimates for Future Temple Events: Part Three—All Other Known Events
Hello again, everyone! I am back with the third and final post in this installment of my updated estimates for known temple events in the future. This post will cover my estimates for all other known events (particularly those anticipated to occur between 2022 and 2024). Those estimates follow below. In order to not disturb the flow of that information, I will end here and now as I always do: That does it for this post.
Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as long as such comments are made in accordance with the established guidelines. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
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2022:
Saturday &
Sunday April 2 & 3: 192nd Annual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples announced
during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s prophetic
administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every six months
in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each April,
October, and subsequent April.
Mid-to-late April:
Dedication of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple (177th operating
temple)
Mid-May:
Rededication of the Hong Kong China Temple
Note: This is just a projected estimate, based on
what is currently known. As more information is revealed, this estimate could
be pushed forward or back as needed.
Mid-September:
Dedication of the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple (178th operating
temple)
Saturday &
Sunday October 1 & 2: 192nd Semiannual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
Mid-December:
Dedication of the Bangkok Thailand Temple (179th operating temple)
Note: Because this temple is significantly larger
than temples which have been built in recent years, delays in that construction
process are more likely than not. It is also worth noting that the official
number for this temple is almost certain to change as other temples have a
groundbreaking and construction and are potentially completed before this one
is.
Final note on 2022:
Between now and the end of 2022, the face of the Church’s temple
construction program will likely look very different. We currently have a
Church President who has clearly prioritized bringing the temples to the
people, and the fact that he announced 19 new temples within his first year as
such verifies that beyond doubt. I also am equally certain he will do all he
can to clear the existing backlog of announced temples. With that in mind,
there will likely be many more temple events to add to this list in the future.
I am committed to bringing updates in that regard to you all as I receive them.
2023:
February:
Rededication of the St. George Utah Temple
Saturday &
Sunday April 1 & 2: 193rd Annual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
Saturday September
30 & Sunday October 1: 193rd Semiannual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
Final note on
2023: Any temple events which may occur during 2023 will be determined by
whatever temple announcements are made within the next couple of years. I will
be sure to add such events as I learn about their likelihood.
2024:
Saturday &
Sunday April 6 & 7: 194th Annual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
May or June:
Rededication of the Salt Lake Temple
Saturday &
Sunday October 5 & 6: 194th Semiannual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
Final note: Any
other temple events which may occur during 2024 will be determined by whatever
temple announcements are made within the next couple of years. I will be sure
to add such events as I learn about their likelihood.
Labels:
Estimated Time-frames for Future Temple Events,
Temple Construction Update,
Temples Undergoing Renovation
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Updated Estimates for Future Temple Events: Part Two—Events Anticipated in 2020 & 2021
Hello again, everyone! Having prefaced this mini-series of posts previously, I am back to share my more specific estimates for known temple events in 2020 and 2021. The estimates speak for themselves and follow below. In order to not disturb the flow of that information, I will end here and now as I always do: That does it for this post.
Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as long as such comments are made in accordance with the established guidelines. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everythig you do.
Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as long as such comments are made in accordance with the established guidelines. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everythig you do.
2020:
Mid-March: Dedication
of the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple (169th operating temple)
Note: Although information about the progress on
this temple’s renovation is scarce, given the need to adjust my estimate for
the Durban South Africa Temple, I have moved this temple’s rededication to this
point. If I find out anything that leads me to alter my thoughts in that
respect, I will adjust this estimate again.
Saturday &
Sunday April 4 & 5: 190th Annual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
June: Rededication
of the Tokyo Japan Temple
Mid-August:
Dedication of the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple (170th operating temple)
Saturday &
Sunday October 3 & 4: 190th Semiannual General Conference
Note: Temple announcements are always possible, so
it is not hard to believe that a few could be announced during this General
Conference.
Mid-to-late October:
Rededication of the Washington DC Temple
December: Dedication
of the Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire Temple (171st operating temple)
Note: At the groundbreaking for this temple (which
occurred on November 8, 2018), Elder Neil L. Andersen, who presided at this
event and gave his remarks in French, noted that construction of the temple was
anticipated to take around two years. For that reason, I am moving my previous
estimate for this temple’s dedication to this point.
Final note on
2020: Based on what I have heard, 2020 seems as though it will be another
big year for temple groundbreakings. I am specifically keeping my eyes open for
information on the following temples: Puebla Mexico (in view of a tip from a
member of the Church in Mexico, who noted the groundbreaking for that temple is
anticipated in early 2020), Salta and Mendoza Argentina, Managua Nicaragua,
Phnom Penh Cambodia, Yuba City California, Layton Utah, and Belem Brazil Temples.
2021:
Mid-March:
Rededication of the Mesa Arizona Temple
Saturday &
Sunday April 3 & 4: 191st Annual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
Late April-early
May: Dedication of the Yigo Guam Temple (172nd operating temple
Mid-to-late May: Dedication
of the Praia Cabo Verde Temple (173rd operating temple)
Early-to-mid June:
Dedication of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple (174th operating
temple)
Mid-August: Rededication
of the Hamilton New Zealand Temple
Saturday &
Sunday October 2 & 3: 191st Semiannual General Conference
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
Mid-to-late
October: Dedication of the Pocatello Idaho Temple (175th operating
temple)
December:
Dedication of the Quito Ecuador Temple (176th operating temple)
Final note on
2021: If, as anticipated, several more temples are announced in 2019 and
2020, and any which have not yet had a groundbreaking have that occur within
that same time period, that in turn will multiply the number of known temple
events which will likely occur in 2021 and the years beyond. As more is learned
about future temple renovations, that will also have an impact on the number of
future events.
Labels:
Estimated Time-frames for Future Temple Events,
Temple Construction Update,
Temples Undergoing Renovation
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Updated Estimates for Future Temple Events: Part One—Overview and Scheduled/Anticipated Events in 2019
Hello again, everyone! In view of the mass number of temple developments which have occurred within the last 3 weeks or so since I posted my estimates for known temple events, I thought it was high time I again revisited them. So this will be the first in a multiple-post series. This post will share those events which have been or may yet be scheduled to occur this year, while the next post will share the events anticipated to occur in 2020 and 2021, and the final post will cover those known events which are anticipated to occur between 2022 and 2024. So let's get right into those updates.
The scheduled or estimated events for this year follow below. In order to not disturb the flow of that information, I will end here and now as I always do: That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as long as such comments are made in accordance with the established guidelines. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
Monday July 8: Hong Kong China Temple Renovation Closure
The scheduled or estimated events for this year follow below. In order to not disturb the flow of that information, I will end here and now as I always do: That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as long as such comments are made in accordance with the established guidelines. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
2019:
Thursday May
16-Saturday May 25: President Nelson’s Pacific Ministry Tour
Note: On April 10, 2019, the Church announced that
this tour would take place on these dates. That gave me hope that some temple
news would be announced during the tour. While making the scheduled stop in
Auckland New Zealand, President Nelson confirmed the site for the temple in
that city on May 21, 2019. This gives me hope that a groundbreaking for that
temple could take place within the next year or less.
Sunday June 2:
Dedication of the Fortaleza Brazil Temple (165th operating temple;
confirmed)
Note: On January 10, 2019, the First Presidency
announced this temple’s dedication. Then, on May 14, 2019, a Brazilian newspaper
indicated that the temple would be dedicated by our native Brazilian apostle,
Elder Ulisses Soares.
Saturday June 8:
Groundbreaking for the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
Note: On March 7, 2019, the groundbreaking for
this temple was announced. Since this temple is being built within the South
America Northwest Area, the president of that area, Elder Enrique R. Falabella
will preside over it. And based on the fact that the design of this temple
reminds me of the Mesa Arizona Temple, I am anticipating a 3-4 year
construction period for that process.
Sunday June 16: Rededication
of the Oakland California Temple (confirmed)
Note: This temple’s rededication was announced on
December 18, 2018. Since senior apostles have presided at temple rededications lately,
Elder David A. Bednar, who was born in Oakland, could be asked to preside, as
could Elder Quentin L. Cook, who has connections to this area.
Monday July 8: Hong Kong China Temple Renovation Closure
Note: On January 30, 2019, the First Presidency announced
the renovation closure for this temple, with the plans to be detailed more
fully at a later time. I am anticipating that that process will take around 3 years,
so I have set a preliminary estimate of mid-to-late 2022.
Sunday September 1:
Dedication of the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple (165th operating
temple; confirmed)
Note: On November 14, 2018, the First Presidency
announced the open house and dedication information for this temple (with the
latter originally set for mid-May). Then, on January 18, 2019, the dedication
was pushed back to this date in view of delays in the construction process. It
is possible that President Nelson could preside at this temple’s dedication,
and that perhaps that would be done as part of a Global Ministry Tour, but time
will tell whether he dedicates this temple, or delegates that task to either of
his counselors, or any of the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Given that Elder Neil L. Andersen broke ground for this temple and is fluent in
French, it wouldn’t shock me if he were sent back to rededicate this temple.
Friday September
6: President Nelson’s 95th Birthday Celebration
Note: On March 14, 2019, the Church announced this
milestone celebration for President Nelson, which will occur 3 days before his
actual 95th birthday. In view of the fact that President Nelson has
announced 27 temples since his prophetic administration began, it seems appropriate
to mention this milestone birthday among other events on this timeline.
Sunday September
15: Dedication of the Lisbon Portugal Temple (166th operating
temple; confirmed)
Note: On March 4, 2019, the First Presidency
announced the open house and dedication information for this temple. What I
noted above in terms of who might preside at this event (and under what
circumstances that might occur) applies to this event as well.
Saturday &
Sunday October 5 & 6: 189th Semiannual General Conference:
Note: Given that there have been 27 new temples
announced during the first 3 General Conferences of President Nelson’s
prophetic administration, I believe he will continue to announce temples every
six months in General Conference, and may also announce some in between each
April, October, and subsequent April.
Sunday October 13:
Private rededication for the Raleigh North Carolina Temple (confirmed)
Note: On May 3, 2019, the First Presidency
announced that a one-session private rededication for this temple would take
place on this date (following a one-week public open house), with President M.
Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles,
presiding.
Sunday October 20: Rededication of the Frankfurt Germany Temple
(confirmed)
Note: On March 5, 2019, the First Presidency
announced that this temple would be rededicated on this date. I am anticipating
that Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, our native German apostle will be asked to
rededicate this temple.
Sunday November 3: Private rededication of the Asuncion Paraguay Temple
(confirmed)
Note: On May 21,
2019, the First Presidency announced the one-week open house and one-session
private rededication for this temple. Since Paraguay is a neighbor nation to
Argentina, and since Elder D. Todd Christofferson is a senior member of the
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles who has a connection to Argentina, I could see
the Brethren asking him to oversee this temple’s dedication.
Monday November 4:
St. George Utah Temple Renovation Closure (confirmed)
Note: This temple’s renovation was announced on
January 25, 2019. Given the fact that seismic and systemic updates are
anticipated to occur, I have set a preliminary general completion estimate of
mid-to-late 2022.
Sunday November 17: Private rededication of the Baton Rouge Louisiana
Temple (confirmed)
Note: On May 3, 2019, the First Presidency also
announced the one-week public open house for this temple, which will be
privately rededicated on this date by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles.
December 15: Dedication
of the Arequipa Peru Temple (167th operating temple)
Note: On May 21,
2019, the First Presidency also announced the dedication of this temple. Since Peru is a neighboring nation to Chile,
and since Elder Jeffrey R. Holland spent two years presiding over what was then
the Chile Area of the Church, it is possible the First Presidency could assign
him to dedicate this temple.
Sunday December
29: Salt Lake Temple Renovation Closure (confirmed); Dedication of the Durban
South Africa Temple (168th operating temple)
Note: On April 19, 2019, President Nelson
announced renovation plans for the Salt Lake Temple, identifying this date for
its’ closure. I will offer an estimate for its’ completion (which is
anticipated in early-to-mid 2024) later in this document. Subsequently, in May
2019, I received new information which indicated that the completion of this
temple could occur in either late 2019 or early 2020. I am going to be
optimistic and say that the dedication of that temple could also occur on this
date, but will update my thoughts on that as I find out more.
Final note on 2019: Groundbreakings have been held so far this year
for the Urdaneta Philippines, Bangkok Thailand, Pocatello Idaho, Yigo Guam,
Praia Cabo Verde, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Quito Ecuador Temples, with the
Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple groundbreaking scheduled to occur in roughly 2
weeks. Given what I have heard about 2019, it seems more likely than not that
several other temples will have a groundbreaking at some point during that
year. In particular, I am watching for information on the Brasilia Brazil, Greater
Manila Philippines, Richmond Virginia, Nairobi Kenya, Harare Zimbabwe, Saratoga
Springs Utah, Bengaluru India, Auckland New Zealand and Puebla Mexico Temples.
Even if not all of them have a groundbreaking occur in 2019, many of them will likely have a groundbreaking scheduled before the end of this year.
Labels:
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I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
President Nelson Visits Tonga; 5 New Temple Presidents Called
Hello again, everyone! The Church News has shared this report on President Nelson's visit to Tonga, which highlights his visit with the King and Queen of Tonga, and the member devotional at which he spoke. Following that devotional, the Nelsons and Gongs crossed the international dateline, and are now in Papeete Tahiti. They will have around a day to rest and regroup, and will then cap their Pacific Ministry Tour by attending a cultural celebration marking the 175th anniversary since missionaries first arrived in French Polynesia, and will speak at a devotional that evening which will be broadcast to all congregations in Tahiti.
As that ministry tour winds to a close, although we did not hear anything about the Brethren looking over site locations for the Pago Pago American Samoa or Neiafu Tonga Temple, it is tremendous that the site location for the Auckland New Zealand Temple has been confirmed. And as I mentioned yesterday, I am anticipating that at least 9 temples will have a groundbreaking within the next year or so. But I am hoping that we may hear about many more groundbreakings, especially in view of the unexpected way 8 temples will have had a groundbreaking within the first half of this year,
Having noted that, I also wanted to mote that the Copenhagen Denmark Temple is today marking the 15th anniversary of its' dedication, and that 5 new temple presidents have been called to serve, among which are the first president for the Arequipa Peru Temple, 1 former area seventy, and 1 former counselor in the presidency of the same temple for which he will assume oversight. With the announced calls of these 5 additional temple presidents, the total number of new temple presidents called is 62.
There are also 2 other temples under construction (Winnipeg Manitoban and Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire) for which the first presidents may be called before the end of this year. And in view of the fact that only 1 of the remaining 8 temples which are on my list for this year has not been or will not be affected by a renovation, it may be anyone's guess how many other temples might have a new president announced at some point this year. An updated copy of my list of the temples which have had or may yet have a new president announced follows below.
In order to not disturb the flow of that information, I will end here and now as I always do: That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as longa as such comments are made in accordance with the stablished guidelines.Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
As that ministry tour winds to a close, although we did not hear anything about the Brethren looking over site locations for the Pago Pago American Samoa or Neiafu Tonga Temple, it is tremendous that the site location for the Auckland New Zealand Temple has been confirmed. And as I mentioned yesterday, I am anticipating that at least 9 temples will have a groundbreaking within the next year or so. But I am hoping that we may hear about many more groundbreakings, especially in view of the unexpected way 8 temples will have had a groundbreaking within the first half of this year,
Having noted that, I also wanted to mote that the Copenhagen Denmark Temple is today marking the 15th anniversary of its' dedication, and that 5 new temple presidents have been called to serve, among which are the first president for the Arequipa Peru Temple, 1 former area seventy, and 1 former counselor in the presidency of the same temple for which he will assume oversight. With the announced calls of these 5 additional temple presidents, the total number of new temple presidents called is 62.
There are also 2 other temples under construction (Winnipeg Manitoban and Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire) for which the first presidents may be called before the end of this year. And in view of the fact that only 1 of the remaining 8 temples which are on my list for this year has not been or will not be affected by a renovation, it may be anyone's guess how many other temples might have a new president announced at some point this year. An updated copy of my list of the temples which have had or may yet have a new president announced follows below.
In order to not disturb the flow of that information, I will end here and now as I always do: That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated, on any post at any time, as longa as such comments are made in accordance with the stablished guidelines.Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
New presidents have been called for the following
temples:
1.
Copenhagen Denmark
2.
Manila Philippines (not anticipated; current
president has only served for two years)
3.
Tampico Mexico
4.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
5.
Spokane Washington
6.
Manhattan New York
7.
Columbia River Washington
8.
St. Paul Minnesota
9.
Jordan River Utah
10. Medford
Oregon
11. Rexburg
Idaho
12. Provo
Utah
13. London
England
14. Tegucigalpa
Honduras (not anticipated; current president has only served for one year)
15. Johannesburg
South Africa
16. Fort
Collins Colorado
17. Panama
City Panama
18. Nauvoo
Illinois
19. Suva
Fiji (not anticipated; current president has only served for one year)
20. Paris
France (not anticipated; current president has only served for two years)
21. Dallas
Texas
22. Guadalajara
Mexico
23. Gilbert
Arizona
24. Detroit
Michigan
25. Anchorage
Alaska
26. Twin
Falls Idaho
27. Sapporo
Japan
28. Kyiv
Ukraine
29. Columbus
Ohio
30. Calgary
Alberta (not anticipated; current president has only served for two years)
31. Tuxtla
Gutierrez Mexico
32. Ciudad
Juarez Mexico
33. Monterrey
Mexico
34. Idaho
Falls Idaho
35. Orlando
Florida
36. Halifax
Nova Scotia
37. Mexico
City Mexico
38. Santiago
Chile
39. Nashville
Tennessee
40. Merida
Mexico
41. Star
Valley Wyoming
42. Winter
Quarters Nebraska
43. Portland
Oregon
44. Montreal
Quebec
45. Santo
Domingo Dominican Republic
46. Seattle
Washington
47. Campinas
Brazil
48. Perth
Australia
49. Curitiba
Brazil
50. Melbourne
Australia
51. Chicago
Illinois
52. Reno
Nevada
53. Seoul
Korea
54. Cochabamba
Bolivia
55. Rio
de Janeiro Brazil (first president)
56. Hartford
Connecticut
57. Nuku’alofa
Tonga
58. Arequipa
Peru (fist president)
59. Aba
Nigeria
60. Lima
Peru
61. Birmingham
Alabama
62. Fresno
California
The first presidents will likely be announced for the
following new temples:
1.
Winnipeg Manitoba
2.
Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire
List of currently-operating temples which may be getting
a new president in 2019:
1.
Hamilton New Zealand (Note: It is possible that
the Church could hold off on calling a new president for this temple until its’
rededication is held in 2021)
2.
Hong Kong China (Note: It is possible that the
Church could hold off on calling a new president for this temple until its’
rededication in 2021 or 2022)
3.
Memphis Tennessee (Note: Since the current
president of this temple had his service interrupted by its’ renovation, the
Church could hold off another year or two on replacing him.)
4.
Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Note: Since the current
president of this temple had his service interrupted by its’ renovation, the
Church could hold off another year or two on replacing him.)
5.
Raleigh North Carolina (Note: Since the current
president of this temple had his service interrupted by its’ renovation, the
Church could hold off another year or two on replacing him.)
6.
St. George Utah (Note: Since this temple is
scheduled to close for renovation later this year, the Church could hold off on
calling a new president until the renovation is complete)
7.
Veracruz Mexico
8.
Washington D.C. (Note: Since the current president
of this temple had his service interrupted by its’ renovation, the Church could
hold off another year or two on replacing him.)
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