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Organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[edit | edit source]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes abbreviated as LDS) was officially organized on 6 April 1830 in Fayette, Seneca County, New York, United States with Joseph Smith Jr. as leader and prophet.[1] Although the church was first established in New York, members (also known as “Mormons”) collectively migrated towards the western United States during the mid-19th century. Currently, the headquarters for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is in Salt Lake City, Utah, although Church members live all over the world. Members are organized into geographic congregations called “Wards” (or “Branches” if they are small in numbers). Those congregations then make up “Stakes” (or “Districts” if the member population is few). To learn more about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, go to their official Church History page. To learn more about the basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, go to their website, ComeUntoChrist. Church Records[edit | edit source]Church records of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include membership records, census records, temple records and various other records. For more information, go to the Church Records Wiki page Research Strategy Resources[edit | edit source]
Archives and Libraries[edit | edit source]
Other major repositories holding records which can be used for documenting Latter-day Saint ancestors are described in Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Latter-day Saint Organizations[edit | edit source]
Family History and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[edit | edit source]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began collecting family history records since 1894. During this year, the articles of incorporation were approved for the creation of the Genealogical Society of Utah. The collection started with a donation of 300 books. Today the collection has more than 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; and 700 electronic resources. The following Websites give additional information about the Church’s family history purposes and activities.
What is the difference between Mormon and Church of LatterThey are the same people. The name “Mormon” is only a nickname and was given to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints when it was restored in the 1830's. This nickname was used, until recently, to refer to our church and its members, by non-members and members alike.
What do the Church of LatterJesus Christ is the Savior of the world and the Son of our loving Heavenly Father. Christ's Atonement allows humankind to be saved from their sins and return to live with God and their families forever. Christ's original Church as described in the New Testament has been restored in modern times.
What religion is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unequivocally affirm themselves to be Christians. They worship God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ.
Is Church of Christ and Mormon the same?Read a brief summary of this topic
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also called Mormonism, church that traces its origins to a religion founded by Joseph Smith in the United States in 1830.
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