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| − | The Vancouver British Columbia Temple is the | + | The Vancouver British Columbia Temple is the 133rd announced temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. |
On May 25, 2006 the [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church announced plans to build a new temple in Vancouver Canada. When completed the temple will be the seventh temple in Canada. The Vancouver Temple will be the first temple in British Columbia; currently members in this area travel into the United States to attend the [[Seattle Washington Temple]]. Currently there are more than 172,000 Mormon Church members in Canada. | On May 25, 2006 the [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church announced plans to build a new temple in Vancouver Canada. When completed the temple will be the seventh temple in Canada. The Vancouver Temple will be the first temple in British Columbia; currently members in this area travel into the United States to attend the [[Seattle Washington Temple]]. Currently there are more than 172,000 Mormon Church members in Canada. | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 25 October 2006
The Vancouver British Columbia Temple is the 133rd announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On May 25, 2006 the First Presidency of the Mormon Church announced plans to build a new temple in Vancouver Canada. When completed the temple will be the seventh temple in Canada. The Vancouver Temple will be the first temple in British Columbia; currently members in this area travel into the United States to attend the Seattle Washington Temple. Currently there are more than 172,000 Mormon Church members in Canada.
A site has been selected in the area of Langely. The Church has acquired the land, but plans have not yet been presented to the Township. The site is 10 acres on the biggest hill in the area and will also include a new chapel. A groundbreaking ceremony has not yet been announced and plans have not been released about the design of the temple or when construction will begin.
