Temple Time in California: Two New Sacred Hotspots (with Palm Trees, Maybe)
Howdy, fellow Latter-day Saints in the Golden State! Feeling a spiritual itch that a trip to Disneyland just can't scratch? Well, fret no more! The Church has announced two brand new temples coming to California, and we're here to spill the tea (sweetened with a little temple doctrine, of course).
So, Where's the Holy Hoedown Happening?
- Bakersfield: Buckle up, Kern County Saints! You won't have to dodge tumbleweeds anymore to get your temple fix. Bakersfield is getting its very own house of the Lord.
Fun Fact: Did you know Bakersfield is the country music capital of California? Maybe there will be a hymn remix with a twang? Just kidding (maybe).
- San Jose: Calling all Silicon Valley Saints! Trade your laptops for temple robes, because San Jose is joining the temple club. Now you can code your way to spiritual enlightenment (though the real enlightenment comes from the temple, not Python).
When Can We Break Ground?
Now, we wouldn't want you to get your pioneer garb all dusty waiting around. The groundbreaking dates haven't been announced quite yet, but trust us, we'll be the first ones on the waitlist to help dig the foundation (metaphorically speaking, of course).
Why Two More Temples?
California has more Latter-day Saints than you can shake a palm tree at (and let's face it, there are a lot of palm trees in California). These new temples will help spread the gospel love and make sure everyone has a convenient place to connect with the divine (without having to fight SoCal traffic for hours).
So there you have it, folks! Two new temples on the horizon for California. Time to dust off your temple clothes, fire up the carpool karaoke (righteous music only, please), and get ready for a spiritual road trip! We'll keep you posted on any groundbreaking news, and in the meantime, keep calm and temple-on.
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