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Christofferson, Uchtdorf Dedicate Yorba Linda, Willamette Temples

6/9/2026

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President D. Todd Christofferson and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple and the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple on Sunday.
The Yorba Linda temple will serve about 21,000 Latter-day Saints and spans 30,000 square feet.
Christofferson said the temples testify to the living reality of Jesus Christ and his atonement.
Leaders, including Uchtdorf, highlighted the temples’ role in uniting families, strengthening community bonds, and encouraging mutual help.

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President D. Todd Christofferson and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple and the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple on Sunday.
The Yorba Linda temple will serve about 21,000 Latter-day Saints and spans 30,000 square feet.
Christofferson said the temples testify to the living reality of Jesus Christ and his atonement.
Leaders, including Uchtdorf, highlighted the temples’ role in uniting families, strengthening community bonds, and encouraging mutual help.