Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sacred places of worship. Before temples are dedicated for their sacred purpose, the public is invited to see the beauty of the temple and learn about the commitments we make there with God. All that you see in the temple today is centered on Jesus Christ and His infinite Atonement. Thousands of individuals have now attended the open house of the Washington D.C Temple—and we expect thousands more to come. If you are not able to make

The Washington D.C. Latter-day Saint Temple is a sacred space for Church members and others. “It really has been miraculous how the Lord has preserved this piece of ground,” said Brent Pratt, a Latter-day Saint living in the area. “Through the Civil War, it was never clear cut like so many places in Washington. And it has been preserved through time.” This Church News video, titled “Fit for the Lord,” features scenes from the Washington D.C. Temple open house and rededication earlier this year.