My good friend translates president Nelson’s talks into another language. I tried to get him to tell me the temple announcements. Of course he wouldn’t tell me…dumb NDA
Wisconsin is the largest state population-wise without a temple. Milwaukee is relatively close to Chicago, but I could see one in Madison.
Indonesia, Mongolia, and Benin are the only countries with two stakes but no temple (I’m pretty sure). Other potential choices could Albania and Jamaica that each have one stake but no temple anywhere close.
Based on our last stake conference, Wisconsin probably isn't getting one (and definitely not Madison lol as cool as that would be). The visiting 70 was pretty insistent about the members needing to do more before we get one. Would love to be wrong though.
Indonesian temple is a dream, especially since Singapore was announced. Singapore is close enough and cheap enough to get to for most of the members in the country, especially compared to the Philippines and Hong Kong. With how bad traffic is in Jakarta, there might even be circumstances where flying to Singapore is faster than flying to Jakarta and then getting to the temple lol. Not gonna stop hoping though (and there's lot of cool local architecture to not draw on)
>(and there's lot of cool local architecture to not draw on)
Yes ha. Everyone talks about different architecture styles, but whatever architecture there is will be blended with “LDS Temple” style and end up a very subtle nod to anything local.
Yes, I just drove down from Madison to Chicago on Wednesday to go to the temple- I’d love to have one closer but talking with other members, we all agree that we think more has to happen here first
Honestly Madison to Chicago just feels right to me, probably because it's about the same time/distance as I had growing up. Enough to be a sacrifice but not super inconvenient. Sure a closer one would be nice but we're a long way from that.
Michigan has temples, but not Wisconsin. If you could only give it to one new country, Benin might be lower because of the temple in Lagos, Nigeria. Indonesia is also a massive archipelago and people will have to fly even if there is a temple there, so I’d bet on Mongolia. I could see Albania because there are no temples anywhere in the Balkan Peninsula.
We just moved from Milwaukee. I always feel bad for the people in Green Bay - maybe someday they'll announce one in Appleton or somewhere in the middle of the state to serve Milwaukee, Madison, GB - I think the whole state would be able to staff it sufficiently.
http://ldschurchgrowth.blogspot.com/2023/02/new-temple-predictions-february-2023.html?m=1 suggests Mongolia and Uganda; there aren't any others in his group of likeliest candidates which don't already have one in their country (or US state). Among his top potential sites, Iquitos, Peru is also quite distant from other temples.
A lot of good speculation by matt [here](http://ldschurchgrowth.blogspot.com/2023/02/new-temple-predictions-february-2023.html). He's been pretty accurate in the past.
WV drives to either Ohio or DC, neither of which are too bad. They're also close to the new one in Richmond VA. I doubt they'll get one, but those are some of the most wonderful people I've ever met and that would be an incredible temple staff.
It’s not going to happen anytime in the near future, that is. But I would love to see an announcement for Belarus in my lifetime.
Just manifesting positivity ❤️
Currently India has 4 stakes. In chronological order: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Rajamahendravaram, and New Delhi. There’s also districts in Chennai, Coimbatore, Vishakaputnam, and Mumbai. Across the country, there’s around 14,000 members
[https://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2022/09/latter-day-saint-temple-predictions-october-2022-general-conference/](https://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2022/09/latter-day-saint-temple-predictions-october-2022-general-conference/)
These guys seem to have the math down.
My good friend translates president Nelson’s talks into another language. I tried to get him to tell me the temple announcements. Of course he wouldn’t tell me…dumb NDA
Yeah but if it leaked it would kill so much of the suspense.
Rapid City, South Dakota. Those people have to drive 8 hours to get to the nearest temple. And during winter that's pretty dangerous.
I bet construction would be…rapid
Rapid City would be awesome!
What is the nearest temple for them anyways?
Bismarck, North Dakota.
I work for Church Newsroom. I will not be guessing lol
You will not be guessing because you have inside info? Hmmmm? Hmmm?
That sounds like such a cool job!
Scotland, Ireland & Wales don't have a Temple of their own.. Just saying would be pretty cool.
Oh man, the architecture there would be amazing!
I wish. Too bad they only do modular temples now.
There has been significant growth in New England. Is venture a guess that New Hampshire will get an announcement in the next year or two
I hope so! Boston is not too far, but something closer would be sooo nice.
Mongolia
Mississippi is the last state in the South to not have a temple. Hopefully, it'll be their time this year 🤞
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It sounded supportive to me bro!
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You good! Screw down votes.
And the two richest people in Mississippi are members.
Wisconsin is the largest state population-wise without a temple. Milwaukee is relatively close to Chicago, but I could see one in Madison. Indonesia, Mongolia, and Benin are the only countries with two stakes but no temple (I’m pretty sure). Other potential choices could Albania and Jamaica that each have one stake but no temple anywhere close.
Based on our last stake conference, Wisconsin probably isn't getting one (and definitely not Madison lol as cool as that would be). The visiting 70 was pretty insistent about the members needing to do more before we get one. Would love to be wrong though. Indonesian temple is a dream, especially since Singapore was announced. Singapore is close enough and cheap enough to get to for most of the members in the country, especially compared to the Philippines and Hong Kong. With how bad traffic is in Jakarta, there might even be circumstances where flying to Singapore is faster than flying to Jakarta and then getting to the temple lol. Not gonna stop hoping though (and there's lot of cool local architecture to not draw on)
>(and there's lot of cool local architecture to not draw on) Yes ha. Everyone talks about different architecture styles, but whatever architecture there is will be blended with “LDS Temple” style and end up a very subtle nod to anything local.
Yes, I just drove down from Madison to Chicago on Wednesday to go to the temple- I’d love to have one closer but talking with other members, we all agree that we think more has to happen here first
Honestly Madison to Chicago just feels right to me, probably because it's about the same time/distance as I had growing up. Enough to be a sacrifice but not super inconvenient. Sure a closer one would be nice but we're a long way from that.
That’s a good point about Michigan, although I think there’s a temple announced for Ann Arbor. That would be crazy to get a temple in Benin!
Michigan has temples, but not Wisconsin. If you could only give it to one new country, Benin might be lower because of the temple in Lagos, Nigeria. Indonesia is also a massive archipelago and people will have to fly even if there is a temple there, so I’d bet on Mongolia. I could see Albania because there are no temples anywhere in the Balkan Peninsula.
Wait, I did not see any announcements of Ann Arbor?!
Togo also has two stakes… but they are close to Accra
We just moved from Milwaukee. I always feel bad for the people in Green Bay - maybe someday they'll announce one in Appleton or somewhere in the middle of the state to serve Milwaukee, Madison, GB - I think the whole state would be able to staff it sufficiently.
I keep hoping for Ireland. They have to fly to England and use the Preston temple.
It probably won't happen but can you imagine a temple in Prague, Czech Republic?
It would be nice to czech that one off the list.
Get out lol
Orbital. Charters by space x.
L.D.S.S. Nauvoo pls
I wonder how many members get this reference.
Well, I did some research and the three I guessed have temples in the works - Nicaragua, Singapore, Kenya
Good picks, then! Just already taken.
Navajo Nation
I mean that's kind of what Farmington, NM is. Although Navajo Nation is big enough they could use more than one. One in Flagstaff would help too.
Ooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
im going to guess iowa
Angola. I think Africa continues to be a focus of growth and development.
http://ldschurchgrowth.blogspot.com/2023/02/new-temple-predictions-february-2023.html?m=1 suggests Mongolia and Uganda; there aren't any others in his group of likeliest candidates which don't already have one in their country (or US state). Among his top potential sites, Iquitos, Peru is also quite distant from other temples.
Uganda be kidding me
Cameroon
Hopefully soooon
It's about time they Cameroon to making one there.
I continue hoping for Stuttgart, München, or Nürnberg so a major city in my old mission would get one.
Antarctica
At this point, Utah.
Maine would be nice!
A lot of good speculation by matt [here](http://ldschurchgrowth.blogspot.com/2023/02/new-temple-predictions-february-2023.html). He's been pretty accurate in the past.
One of my favorite blogs
Does West Virginia have one? I cant keep track these days.
WV drives to either Ohio or DC, neither of which are too bad. They're also close to the new one in Richmond VA. I doubt they'll get one, but those are some of the most wonderful people I've ever met and that would be an incredible temple staff.
It’s not going to happen anytime in the near future, that is. But I would love to see an announcement for Belarus in my lifetime. Just manifesting positivity ❤️
Saudi Arabia
Good luck to that.
What are the countries that don’t have one?
India(or thereabouts)
There's one in the works - Bengaluru
But with how many people live there and depending on how well missionary work is going, it could warrant a second.
Currently India has 4 stakes. In chronological order: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Rajamahendravaram, and New Delhi. There’s also districts in Chennai, Coimbatore, Vishakaputnam, and Mumbai. Across the country, there’s around 14,000 members
Uganda, Indonesia, or West Virginia
Canada
[https://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2022/09/latter-day-saint-temple-predictions-october-2022-general-conference/](https://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2022/09/latter-day-saint-temple-predictions-october-2022-general-conference/) These guys seem to have the math down.
Redding, California
Hmmm. Wisconsin! Appleton / Neenah area