Yorba Linda California Temple

Yorba Linda California Temple
Interactive map of Yorba Linda California Temple
Number219
Dedication7 June 2026, by D. Todd Christofferson[1][2]
Site5.46 acres (2.21 ha)
Floor area30,872 ft2 (2,868.1 m2)
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Announced4 April 2021, by Russell M. Nelson[3]
Groundbreaking18 June 2022, by Mark A. Bragg[1][4]
Open house30 April-20 May 2026
Current presidentR. Wyatt Powell
LocationYorba Linda, California, United States
Geographic coordinates33°53′52″N 117°50′05″W / 33.8979°N 117.8348°W / 33.8979; -117.8348
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2
Sealing rooms2
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The Yorba Linda California Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Yorba Linda, California. Announced in April 2021 by church president Russell M. Nelson, it serves approximately 21,000 church members and was dedicated on June 7, 2026 by D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor in the First Presidency. Located near the intersection of Bastanchury Road and Imperial Highway in northern Orange County, the temple was designed by HKS Architects and was built by Zwick Construction.[5] The temple has a single spire rising above the main entrance, though the design was modified from an original rendering that featured a central spire to meet permitting and zoning requirements. It is the church's 9th temple in California and the second in Orange County, after the Newport Beach California Temple.[6][7]

History

The intent to build the Yorba Linda California Temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 1, 2021, during general conference. On July 15, 2021, the church announced the site, near the intersection of Bastanchury Road and Nohl Ranch Road.[8]

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 18, 2022, signifying the start of construction.[9][10][11] The ceremony was attended by local church leaders and guests. In January 2026, the church announced the public open house that was held from April 30 to May 23, 2026, excluding Sundays.[12][13]

The temple was dedicated on June 7, 2026, making this the fifth temple located in Southern California.[14][15][16]

Design and architecture

A rendering of the temple was released on September 17, 2021, which originally featured a central spire.[17] An updated rendering was released on June 11, 2022, due to permitting and zoning requirements.[18] The temple was designed by HKS Architects, and was built by Zwick Construction.[5]

The temple is on a 5.4-acre landscaped site in Yorba Linda, a suburban community in northern Orange County.[7][8] Approximately 21,000 church members live in the temple district, with 750,000 in California.[8] The grounds have a series of flowers around a walkway leading up to the temple.[6] It is a 30,000-square-foot, single-story temple that has a single spire above the main entrance.[7][18] It includes two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and a baptistry.[19]

Temple leadership and admittance

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each typically serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff.[20] In July 2025, the church announced the first president and matron of the temple will be Robert W. Powell and Lisa M. Powell.[21][20]

After construction concluded, a public open house was held from April 30 to May 23, 2026 (excluding Sundays).[22] Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship.[23]

See also

Temples in California
Temples in the Los Angeles metropolitan
area
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed

References

  1. 1 2 Turner, Andrew (27 Apr 2026), "Yorba Linda California Temple to be opened to public prior to dedication", Daily Pilot, Los Angeles Times
  2. ↑ "President Christofferson Dedicates the Yorba Linda California Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 June 2026
  3. ↑ "Prophet Announces Twenty New Temples at April 2021 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 4 April 2021
  4. ↑ "Ground Broken for Yorba Linda California Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 18 Jun 2022
  5. 1 2 "Yorba Linda Temple". Zwick Construction. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  6. 1 2 "Yorba Linda California Temple | Church News Almanac". Church News. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  7. 1 2 3 "Yorba Linda Temple | CA". Waterson Closer Hinge. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  8. 1 2 3 Taylor, Scott (2021-07-15). "Site announced for Yorba Linda California Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  9. ↑ "Ground Broken for Yorba Linda California Temple". Meridian Magazine. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  10. ↑ Hill, Victoria (2022-06-11). "Rendering released for redesigned Yorba Linda Temple". KUTV. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  11. ↑ "See the revised exterior rendering of the Yorba Linda California Temple". Deseret News. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  12. ↑ Randall, Joel (2026-01-12). "Yorba Linda California Temple dedication, open house announced". Church News. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  13. ↑ Ortiz, Amy (2026-01-13). "Church lists milestones for Latter-day Saint temples in California, Guatemala and Mozambique". Deseret News. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  14. ↑ May, Jonathan (2026-01-12). "Spanish Fork Temple location announced near Maple Mountain High School". KUTV. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  15. ↑ https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2026/06/07/yorba-linda-california-temple-dedication-president-d-todd-christofferson/
  16. ↑ "Temples and Church Units of California". ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  17. ↑ Knox, Sara (2021-09-17). "Church releases renderings of four planned temples". KUTV. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  18. 1 2 Chow, Vivian (June 10, 2022). "New renderings released as LDS Temple breaks ground in California". abc4.
  19. ↑ "Yorba Linda California Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  20. 1 2 "2025 Temple Leadership Assignments". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  21. ↑ Walton, Valerie (2025-07-10). "Learn about the new leaders of the Yorba Linda California Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  22. ↑ Hobson, Amelia (Jan 12, 2026). "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces location for Spanish Fork temple, milestones for other temples". ABC4.
  23. ↑ "Yorba Linda California Temple HKS Project No. 24551". HKS Architects. May 5, 2022.
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