Anchorage Alaska Temple to be rebuilt, moved to a new location

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has introduced that the Anchorage Alaska Temple will likely be rebuilt in a brand new location and will likely be bigger than the unique.

In line with a information launch from the Church, the brand new temple — which will likely be roughly 30,000 sq. ft as an alternative of the unique 11,930-square-foot construction — will likely be constructed on the identical property the place a meetinghouse is at the moment getting used.

Building on the temple — which will likely be constructed at 13111 Brayton Drive in Anchorage — is ready to start in early 2024 and finish the summer season of 2026.

“As soon as the temple is devoted, the present temple will likely be decommissioned and a brand new meetinghouse will likely be constructed on the prevailing temple location,” the discharge said.

Whereas the brand new temple is being constructed, the unique Anchorage Alaska Temple will stay open.

Church officers mentioned dates for the general public open home and dedication will likely be introduced at a later date.