A heavy November rainstorm produced a stunning double rainbow over theYorba Linda California Temple, which has been under construction for approximately two-and-a-half years, having started about a year after groundbreaking. There are currently four dedicated temples in Southern California, and the temple in Yorba Linda will be the fifth. Members in the area are eagerly awaiting an announcement of the open house and dedication dates from the First Presidency.

Under the deep blue skies of the South Pacific, the beautifulPort Vila Vanuatu Temple continues to rise. Precast concrete panels have been secured to the structural frame, including the inscription panel at the base of the tower that readsHoliness to the Lord – The House of the Lord, written in Bislama. In the main body of the tower, art glass windows have been installed. A gold-colored spire will be added to the top of the temple tower.

To help neighbors of theFreetown Sierra Leone Temple better understand the significance of this house of the Lord, a community event was held on site on November 8, 2025. ​Elder Kenneth Pambu, Area Seventy, expressed the enthusiasm of the country's 35,000 Church members who are looking forward to participating in family ordinances once the temple is dedicated. A gift to the Community Chief was also presented in appreciation of the support offered by the community throughout construction. The event concluded with a touching musical number presented by a group of Primary children.

Plastic sheeting covers the scaffolding at theAnchorage Alaska Temple where temperatures have dropped, and snow blankets the ground. Hanging brackets have been fastened to the front portico of the temple, and the first stone pieces have been set in place. The new temple will replace the existing temple that is still operating in the southeast corner of the property. Ground was broken for Alaska's second temple two months ago inFairbanks.