The Orem Utah Temple, the 188th dedicated temple in operation, is located at 1451 S 1100 W, Orem, Utah 84058. The temple was announced on October 5, 2019, and the groundbreaking and site dedication took place on September 5, 2020, presided over by Craig C. Christensen.
The temple features an elegant exterior finish made of pedras salgadas granite sourced from Portugal and showcases a single attached central spire. Unlike some other temples, the Orem Utah Temple does not have a gold-leafed Angel Moroni atop its spire. The temple’s architectural design includes a three-story symmetrical steel structure with a multi-tiered tower and bronze-colored doors.
Inside, the temple spans a total of 71,998 square feet and includes four instruction rooms, four sealing rooms, and one baptistry. The total height of the temple reaches 218 feet, and it sits at an elevation of 4,539 feet. The temple was specifically designed to serve a rapidly growing area that, at the time of its announcement, had 26 stakes.
The land on which the temple stands was purchased in 2003 from the Niels Williamson family, Norwegian emigrants who settled in the area in 1870. Notably, three descendants of the Williamson family were present at the groundbreaking ceremony.
The Orem Utah Temple features stunning interior flooring made of Crema Marfil marble imported from Turkey, with fabrication taking place in California. The flooring showcases a mix of cream, red, green, and brown colors with intricate patterns of diamond shapes and circular accents.
The temple’s landscaping incorporates various local plants, including Norwegian sunset maple, snow queen hydrangeas, common periwinkle, and whirling butterflies. The windows are adorned with taupe-hued art glass illustrating cherry blossoms and the wetlands surrounding Utah Lake.
Open to the public from October 27 to December 16, 2023, the Orem Utah Temple aims to serve as a sanctuary of strength and spiritual refuge in today’s uncertain world, as emphasized by Elder Christensen in his remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony.