Vancouver Washington Temple
{{LDS Temple/Vancouver Washington Temple|format=Infobox LDS Temple}}{{LDS Temple Map Group Washington}}The Vancouver Washington Temple is a planned temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be built on the border of Vancouver and Camas, Washington.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-26 |title=Site location released for Vancouver Washington Temple |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/02/26/vancouver-washington-temple-site-location-announced/ |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Church News |language=en}} When completed, it will be the sixth temple built in Washington, and the second in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.{{Cite web |title=Mormon church plans to build Camas temple |url=https://www.camaspostrecord.com/news/2024/mar/14/mormon-church-plans-to-build-camas-temple/ |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Camas-Washougal Post-Record |language=en-US}}
History
The intent to construct a temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 1, 2023, during the church's general conference.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-01 |title=The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 20 New Temples |url=https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2023-general-conference-temples#:~:text=New%20houses%20of%20the%20Lord%20are%20coming%20to%2013%20countries&text=The%20Church%20of%20Jesus%20Christ%20of%20Latter-day%20Saints%20will,of%20the%20semiannual%20general%20conference. |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-01 |title=LDS church president announces plans to build 20 new temples worldwide |url=https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/lds-church-president-announces-plans-to-build-20-new-temples-worldwide |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU) |language=en}}
The location of the temple, on a 15.11 acre site at SE 20th Street and SE Bybee Road, which straddles the border of Camas and Vancouver, was announced on February 26, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Houck |first=Michael |date=2024-02-26 |title=Church releases location for Vancouver Washington Temple, renderings for England, US temples |url=https://ksltv.com/625774/church-releases-location-for-the-vancouver-washington-temple-and-renderings-for-england-u-s-temples/ |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=KSLTV.com |language=en-us}} The church announced the temple would be multistory and approximately 43,000 square feet.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-26 |title=Site location released for Vancouver Washington Temple |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/02/26/vancouver-washington-temple-site-location-announced/ |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Church News |language=en}} The site is located in a primarily undeveloped area about 1/3 mile from a residential area. On September 3, 2024, the church released a rendering of the temple.{{Cite web |last=lacamas |date=2024-09-04 |title=LDS Church Releases Vancouver WA Temple Exterior Rendering |url=https://lacamasmagazine.com/2024/09/lds-church-releases-exterior-rendering-of-vancouver-wa-temple.html |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Lacamas Magazine |language=en-US}}
In January 2025, a small group of residents went to the city council to oppose the temple's construction citing environmental concerns based on their belief that the construction would affect migratory bird patterns. The city determined that the temple would not cause any environmental concerns or negatively impact wildlife. The city also determined that there were no known threatened or endangered animals on site.{{Cite web |title=Camas greenlights Church of Latter-day Saints’ SEPA review |url=https://www.camaspostrecord.com/news/2025/jan/23/camas-greenlights-church-of-latter-day-saints-sepa-review/ |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=Camas-Washougal Post-Record |language=en-US}}
On March 10, 2025, the church announced approval and necessary permits to begin early construction had been granted. This includes plans to clear land, install utilities, and realign SE Bybee Road to "better accommodate temple construction."{{Cite web |date=2025-03-10 |title=Pre-groundbreaking site work begins for Vancouver Washington Temple |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2025/03/10/vancouver-washington-temple-pre-groundbreaking-site-work-to-begin/ |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=Church News |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-03-10 |title=Preliminary Work Begins on Vancouver Washington Temple Site |url=https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/preliminary-work-begins-on-vancouver-washington-temple-site |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org |language=en}}
On May 27, 2025, the church announced that a groundbreaking ceremony would be held on August 23, 2025 with Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy, presiding.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-27 |title=Groundbreaking Announced for Vancouver Washington Temple |url=http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-announced-for-vancouver-washington-temple?fbclid=IwY2xjawKjYDFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFQcnBacjZ3dkVXckNCZ29QAR5rQTnMTM3qYG_tz013Qs1xpDdXyY6CxaDX3ClTNagyWQDst8hreZv2T66Qdw_aem_sU3Q1AVz55UKCGBo3kzdug |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org |language=en}}
See also
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- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- Architecture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon