The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has built a new temple in Taylorsville and  dedicated it on June 2, 2024.

The dedication services, which were done in two sessions and led by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, were broadcast throughout the 38-stake temple district.

According to a press release from the church, the temple district comprises 257 wards and branches, more than 100,000 church members and more than 56,000 families. Elder Gong was accompanied at the dedication by his wife, Susan, a Taylorsville native, and other church leaders.

“The Taylorsville Utah Temple is close to many faithful members. Many faithful members will be blessed by the opportunity to serve as temple patrons and as temple ordinance workers,” Elder Gong said.

Construction on the Taylorsville Utah Temple began in fall 2020, replacing an existing church meetinghouse and recreational field at 2603 W. 4700 South. The temple is a three-story, 73,492-square-foot building with a central spire (see a photo gallery above). Two-level parking at the site also provides both surface and underground parking spaces.

In announcing the Taylorsville location in December 2019, church leaders said the 7.5-acre site, situated at the southwest corner of the I-215 interchange, offers convenience for patrons and a beautiful landmark to beltway motorists. Church President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Taylorsville Utah Temple at the 189th Semiannual General Conference on Oct. 5, 2019.

The Taylorsville Utah Temple is one of what will be 30 temples in Utah. More than 265,000 visitors came through the open house from April 13 through May 18, 2024, with some 11,000 volunteers assisting them. 

Elder Gong first visited Taylorsville 45 years ago to meet his fiance’s family, including Susan’s parents, the late Elder Richard P. and Sister Marian Bangerter Lindsay. The Lindsay family are one of many multi-generation families living in the area served by the Taylorsville temple home.

“The Taylorsville Utah Temple has special meaning for our Lindsay family,” Elder Gong said. “When he was a young bishop, our father together with the members of the Taylorsville 2nd Ward, built the chapel on the same site which became the stake center and is today the site for the Taylorsville Utah Temple."