Lds Church Pulls Temple Shell Game On Mormons Again!!! Apr 2026

The traditional General Conference "high" of hearing your city called out is seemingly over.

In what critics and observers are calling a massive pivot, President Dallin H. Oaks announced that the Church will slow down new temple announcements .

: Despite the visual milestone, the building remains closed, with public tours not scheduled until April 2027 . 4. Why It Feels Like a Shell Game LDS Church Pulls Temple Shell Game On Mormons Again!!!

For many, the "shell game" is the discrepancy between the Church's outward projection of "unprecedented growth" and the reality of stagnant construction . By halting new announcements, leadership is attempting to manage expectations while dealing with the "preventable f***ups" of aggressive over-expansion. Temple Square Renovation Update: March 2026

: Leadership claims they need to catch up on the backlog of over 100 temples that haven't even broken ground yet . The traditional General Conference "high" of hearing your

: Future announcements are now expected to emerge piecemeal at regional meetings rather than as a central staple of conference weekend.

: As of March 2026, the scaffolding has finally been removed , revealing the historic stonework after 5.5 years. : Despite the visual milestone, the building remains

While new projects stall, the Salt Lake Temple remains the focal point of the Church's massive real estate and renovation efforts.