The Marysville Washington Temple was officially announced on April 19, 2026, marking a significant addition to the landscape of Latter-day Saint worship. The announcement was made by the First Presidency, emphasizing the temple’s role in enhancing access to sacred ordinances and covenants. This new temple will be the seventh in Washington, joining existing temples in Columbia River, Moses Lake, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and Vancouver.

The decision to construct the Marysville temple aligns with a broader trend of announcing new temples by members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles or Area Presidency, as seen in announcements made in late 2025. The total number of temples worldwide, including those currently operating, under construction, or announced, now stands at 384.

Church President Dallin H. Oaks highlighted the importance of temples in preserving eternal family connections. With roots in Washington dating back to the 1850s and a growing membership now numbering around 278,000 across more than 470 congregations, the new temple reflects the vibrant and expanding community of Latter-day Saints in the region. The state saw its first temple, in Seattle, dedicated in 1980, and continued growth in membership and congregational presence has been noted over the decades.

Details regarding the exact location and timeline for the Marysville Temple’s construction will be shared at a later date, but the announcement has already brought joy and gratitude to the local community.