Temple Square Sister missionaries in 2026
The Temple Square Mission has closed. Sisters still serve at Temple Square, but they belong to nearby Utah missions.
What’s changing
- The Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission was discontinued in summer 2026, after the transition the Church planned for July.
- Sisters are assigned to surrounding Utah missions and split their time between a regular teaching area and Temple Square.
- The Temple Square assignment is still made by a member of the Quorum of the Twelve.
- A limited number of returned missionaries will be hired as part-time guides.
Sources: Church Newsroom
A little history
Volunteers began serving at Temple Square in 1922. Full-time missionaries, mostly senior couples, started helping with tours in the 1980s, and the mission itself was formed in 1995. The Salt Lake Temple renovation is due to finish in 2027.
The closed Temple Square Mission: how it ended and where Sisters serve now →
Sources: Church Newsroom
Next steps
Questions
Is the Temple Square Mission closed?
Yes. The Church said the Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission would be discontinued once the transition was complete in July 2026.
Will Sister missionaries still serve at Temple Square?
Yes. Sisters are assigned to nearby Utah missions and split their time between a teaching area and Temple Square.
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