Greenville South Carolina Temple
During his general conference message on April 6, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct a temple in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville South Carolina Temple is one of fifteen newly announced temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1]
The Greenville South Carolina Temple will be the second house of the Lord in the state. The Columbia South Carolina Temple has been in operation since October 1999.
Greenville, found in the northwestern part of South Carolina, is home to nearly 75,000 residents. South Carolina is in the southeastern United States and is home to nearly 46,000 Latter-day Saints in approximately 85 congregations.
- After the announcement, the 13-member family of Julia and Russell Jones chanted “Hurrah for Israel” from the front porch of their home. They were “beyond excited” for the opportunity to spend more time in the house of the Lord. Jones said she has already invited a friend to attend the open house.
- “I can take my kids to the temple grounds on a regular basis. They have so many questions about the temple and love being there,” she said. “As a mom of young children, I can finally have the opportunity to work in the temple.”
- Daughter Kylee Jones, 23, has always dreamed of being able to attend the temple without setting apart an entire day to do so. Due to recent medical complications, she has not been able to attend in Columbia, which “feels crushing.”
- “Knowing there will be a temple close to home feels like my Savior personally brought His Home to mine,” she said. “Greenville is already bursting with missionary opportunities and our friends are already so curious about the temple. Surely, all here will come closer to our Savior with His House here.”[2]
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The Greenville South Carolina Temple is currently in the planning stages. The specific location will be announced later.
