Burley Idaho Temple

Burley Idaho Temple

Church Newsnation

Key Points:

  • President Dallin H. Oaks dedicated the Burley Idaho Temple on January 11, 2026, marking his first temple dedication since becoming President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in October 2025.
  • The Burley Idaho Temple is the seventh Latter-day Saint temple in Idaho and the 212th operating temple worldwide; it holds personal significance for President Oaks, who spent part of his childhood in nearby Twin Falls.
  • President Oaks emphasized the temple's role in teaching sacred covenants centered on Jesus Christ and its importance in the Church’s doctrine on eternal families and salvation for both the living and the deceased.
  • Local youth and members expressed deep gratitude for the temple, highlighting its role in providing opportunities for ordin