A new Mormon temple is expected to be built in the far East Valley, according to a recent announcement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Queen Creek Arizona Temple will mark the eighth temple in the state,

“Here is my promise to you: Every sincere seeker of Jesus Christ will find him in the temple. You will feel his mercy. You will find answers to your most vexing questions. You will better comprehend the joy of his gospel,” said President Nelson during his Sunday afternoon conference address announcing the temples.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 17 new temple locations Sunday, with sites planned from Utah to Africa.The big picture: Church President Russell M. Nelson has made temple-building a hallmark of his time in leadership,