Missoula Montana Temple Groundbreaking Date Announced

Montana's third operating temple will serve over 52,000 Latter-day Saints in the state.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:03pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a Mormon temple spire in neon pink, orange, and blue hues, conceptually representing the temple's significance as a place of worship and community gathering.The vibrant design of the Missoula Montana Temple's iconic architectural features celebrates the temple's role as a spiritual and community hub for local Latter-day Saints.Missoula Today

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Missoula Montana Temple. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 6, and will be presided over by Elder José A. Teixeira, president of the church's United States Central Area. The new temple will be the third operating temple in Montana and will serve the state's more than 52,000 Latter-day Saints.

Why it matters

The announcement of the Missoula Montana Temple groundbreaking is significant for the local Latter-day Saint community, as it will provide a closer temple for worship and ordinances. Temples are considered sacred spaces for the church, and their construction is an important milestone.

The details

The Missoula Montana Temple will be a single-story structure of approximately 19,000 square feet, standing on a 5.08-acre site at the corner of Old Bitterroot Road and Lower Miller Creek Road in Missoula. The temple will be accompanied by an ancillary building. The Missoula temple was one of 17 temples announced by Church President Russell M. Nelson in April 2022.

  • The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
  • The Missoula Montana Temple was announced in April 2022 general conference.

The players

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A Christian denomination and the largest branch of the Latter Day Saint movement, with over 16 million members worldwide.

Elder José A. Teixeira

The president of the church's United States Central Area, who will preside over the Missoula Montana Temple groundbreaking ceremony.

Russell M. Nelson

The current president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who announced the Missoula Montana Temple in April 2022.

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What they’re saying

“I plead with you to counter worldly ways by focusing on the eternal blessings of the temple. Your time there brings blessings for eternity.”

— Russell M. Nelson, Former Church President

What’s next

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Missoula Montana Temple will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The takeaway

The construction of the Missoula Montana Temple is an important milestone for the local Latter-day Saint community, providing a closer place of worship and religious ordinances. The temple's announcement and upcoming groundbreaking reflect the church's continued growth and expansion across the United States.