The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced Queen Creek will be one of seven U.S. and 10 international communities where the next round of new LDS temples will be built.
There are currently six completed temples in the state, three of which are in the Valley. A seventh temple was announced for Yuma in April.
The state’s oldest LDS temple is in Mesa. The structure was dedicated in 1927 and underwent a three-year, multi-million-dollar renovation that culminated in a rededication in 2021.
Church officials said Queen Creek’s reputation as a family-friendly community, the area’s significant growth and its LDS member population contributed to its selection.
No timelines or design plans have been made public yet. (Source)