The Church of Jesus Christ Announces 384th Temple in Marysville, Washington

The new temple will be the seventh in the state, providing more access to sacred ordinances for local members.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:18am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a stylized temple icon repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the celebratory energy of a new house of worship for the Latter-day Saint community.The announcement of a new Latter-day Saint temple in Marysville, Washington reflects the church's ongoing commitment to expanding access to sacred spaces and rituals.Spokane Today

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to build a new temple in Marysville, Washington, marking the 384th temple worldwide for the church. The announcement was made by Elder Hugo E. Martinez, a General Authority Seventy, during a devotional in the Marysville Washington Stake. This will be the seventh temple in the state of Washington, joining the existing temples in Columbia River, Moses Lake, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Vancouver.

Why it matters

The construction of a new temple in Marysville represents the church's continued commitment to making temple ordinances and covenants more accessible to its growing membership. Temples are sacred spaces where Latter-day Saints perform proxy ordinances for their deceased relatives and find spiritual renewal, and the addition of a new temple in the region will allow more members to regularly attend.

The details

The Marysville Washington Temple was announced by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The specific location and timeline for construction will be revealed at a later date. This temple announcement follows the church's new practice of having a General Authority Seventy make the announcement in the local temple district, rather than at the church's general conferences.

  • The Marysville Washington Temple was announced on Sunday, April 20, 2026 during a devotional in the Marysville Washington Stake.

The players

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A worldwide Christian denomination headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, known for its emphasis on family, community, and performing ordinances and covenants in temples.

Elder Hugo E. Martinez

A General Authority Seventy in the church's United States West Area Presidency who announced the new temple during a devotional in Marysville, Washington.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to announce the construction of a temple in Marysville, Washington. The specific location and timing of the construction will be announced later. This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing — one that will allow more frequent access to the ordinances, covenants and power that can only be found in the house of the Lord.”

— The First Presidency

What’s next

The church will announce the specific location and timeline for construction of the Marysville Washington Temple at a later date.

The takeaway

The announcement of a new temple in Marysville, Washington is part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' ongoing effort to make temple worship and ordinances more accessible to its growing global membership. This will be the seventh temple in the state, providing more opportunities for local members to regularly attend and participate in sacred rituals.