The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple was dedicated on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Springfield, Oregon. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided over the dedicatory session. It is the third operating temple in Oregon, joining the Portland Oregon Temple and the Medford Oregon Temple.
The public open house ran April 23 through May 9, 2026, and has closed. The temple at 300 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477 is now a house of the Lord in regular operation, and members with a current temple recommend can attend for ordinances and worship.
The Dedication
The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple was dedicated on Sunday, June 7, 2026. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided over the dedicatory session. More than 200 members gathered inside the temple for the dedication, and the session was broadcast to meetinghouses across the temple district.
What to Wear to the Temple
During the open house, visitors did not need temple clothing. A public open house is a walking tour, and guests dressed respectfully in Sunday best or business casual with comfortable shoes. Our guide to what to wear to a temple open house covers it in detail.
Now that the temple is dedicated and operating, what to wear changes. Members attending to participate in ordinances wear white clothing inside the temple during the endowment and sealing ordinances. Many sisters wear a modest white temple dress that is comfortable to sit in for a couple of hours, easy to move in, and made of a breathable fabric. White shoes or slippers, a slip if your dress needs one, and your own temple clothing if you have it are the usual things to bring. If you are preparing for a first visit, our guide to what to wear to the temple walks through all of it, and our LDS temple dress guide covers fabrics, fit, and how to choose.
Open House Dates (April 23 to May 9, 2026)
Dates: April 23 through May 9, 2026 (closed)
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (excluding Sundays)
Address: 300 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477
Who Can Attend Now That the Temple Is Dedicated
The open house was the one window when anyone could step inside, and it closed May 9, 2026. Since the June 7 dedication, the temple is used for sacred ordinances and is no longer open for public tours. Attendance is for members of the Church who hold a current temple recommend.
If you are not a member and you missed the open house, you are still welcome on the temple grounds, which are open to everyone. Other temples hold open houses regularly, and each one is a chance to see inside before dedication.
What the Open House Was Like
The temple open house was a walking tour supported by volunteer hosts. Visitors began near a reception area, then moved through the temple in groups, seeing rooms used for instruction, ordinances, and sealings.
Hosts were available throughout the tour to answer questions. The walk-through was unrushed and usually took about an hour. Cameras were not allowed inside the temple, and visitors were asked to speak quietly out of respect for the building's sacred purpose.
Why This Temple Matters for Oregon Latter-day Saints
The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple is the third operating temple in Oregon, joining the Portland Oregon Temple and the Medford Oregon Temple. For years, saints in the mid-Willamette Valley drove to Portland or, for those farther south, to Medford for temple worship. Those trips often consumed a full day.
A closer temple means regular attendance becomes possible for more families, young married couples, retirees, young adults preparing for their own endowments, and youth participating in temple worship. Proximity does not make the ordinances more sacred, but it does make temple worship more practical to attend, and that matters for a growing covenant community in the Pacific Northwest.
Preparing for Temple Worship
Members attending ordinances such as endowments or sealings prepare a little differently than open house visitors did. If you are preparing for your first temple visit, our guide to what to wear to the temple explains white clothing, shoes, slips, and what to bring. Our LDS temple dress guide can also help you choose a comfortable modest white temple dress for regular worship.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple dedicated?
Sunday, June 7, 2026. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided over the dedicatory session, which was broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district.
Can non-members tour the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple?
The public open house was the window for that, and it closed May 9, 2026. Since the dedication, the temple is open to members of the Church who hold a current temple recommend. The temple grounds remain open to everyone.
What do you wear to the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple?
Members attending ordinances wear white clothing inside the temple, including a modest white dress for sisters. Arriving in Sunday best is typical, with temple clothing carried in or rented at the temple. Comfortable, breathable fabric makes a longer session easier.
Where is the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple located?
At 300 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477, in the Willamette Valley region of western Oregon.
What Oregon temples are currently operating?
Three: the Portland Oregon Temple, the Medford Oregon Temple, and the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple.
A House of the Lord for Oregon
For saints across the Willamette Valley and the broader Pacific Northwest, this temple is an answer to years of prayer and faithfulness. It now stands in Springfield, quietly at work, serving the families who waited a long time for it.
For official details, refer to the Church Newsroom dedication announcement.