Groundbreaking of the Birmingham England Temple
Ground was broken for the Birmingham England Temple on March 22, 2025, with Elder Scott D. Whiting — a General Authority Seventy and the Europe North Area president — presiding. This was the first temple groundbreaking in Europe since 2015.
“Today marks a joyous occasion as we break ground for the Birmingham England Temple,” said Elder Whiting. “This holy house will stand as a beacon of faith, peace and devotion to Jesus Christ for generations to come. We pray that it will bless not only those who enter its doors but also the surrounding community, as a symbol of love, service and unity.”
Timeline of the Birmingham England Temple
The Birmingham England Temple was announced by Church President Russell M. Nelson on April 3, 2022. Almost three years later, ground was broken for the temple on March 22, 2025, with Elder Scott D. Whiting presiding.
Architecture and Design of the Birmingham England Temple
According to site plans released by the Church on Dec. 18, 2023, the Birmingham England Temple will be a single-story building of approximately 10,800 square feet. The edifice will stand on a 2.7-acre site at 185-187 Penns Lane, in Sutton Coldfield, a civil parish in Birmingham.
Architectural renderings of the house of the Lord show a white exterior surrounded by arched windows. Peaked roofs and a tower with a steep spire stand above the center of the building. Rows of bushes and flower gardens line the walkways around the site.
At the time of the site announcement, a meetinghouse was located on the property, along with the office of the England Birmingham Mission. The temple property will include patron housing and arrival facilities.