The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah

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As of January 1, 2014, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) reported 2,000,554 members in 558 stakes,[1] one district,[1] 4,971 Congregations (4,971 wards[2] and 334 branches[2]), and six missions.[3] There are now 19 temples operating or under construction in Utah.

History

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Main article: History of Utah § Mormon settlement

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See also: History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Utah) or Deseret News 2010 Church Almanac

Membership history

Utah LDS membership

Though the LDS membership in Utah has increased, the percentage of Utahns who are Latter-day Saints has declined. Much of this is due to the rapid growth of the state. In 2008, the US Census Bureau determined Utah to be the fastest growing state in the country in terms of population growth.[4]

Year Membership
1920 272,000
1930 309,400
1940 356,500
1950 470,400
1960 634,600
1970 757,100
1978 907,866
1989 1,305,000
1999 1,604,686
2008 1,857,667
2012 1,936,074

Missions

Due to nonmembers coming into the state, Utah officially became a mission field with its own headquarters in 1975 when the Utah Salt Lake City Mission was organized. Previously, full-time missionaries worked in parts of Utah under the leadership of missions headquartered in other states.

Utah currently has 9 missions and a Missionary Training Center.

Mission Organized
Utah Ogden Mission July 1, 1975
Missionary Training Center October 26, 1978
Utah Salt Lake City Mission July 1, 1980
Utah Provo Mission January 1, 1989
Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission April 5, 1995
Utah Salt Lake City South Mission July 1, 1998
Utah Saint George Mission July 1, 2010
Utah Salt Lake City Central Mission July 1, 2012
Utah Salt Lake City West Mission July 1, 2012
Utah Salt Lake City East Mission July 1, 2013

Temples

Utah currently has 15 operating temples, with 2 additional temples under construction.

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St. George, Utah, US
31 January 1871
6 April 1877 by Daniel H. Wells
11 November 1975 by Spencer W. Kimball
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110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2) and 175 ft (53 m) high on a 6 acre (2.4 ha) site
Castellated Gothic - designed by Truman O. Angell
A private dedication was held on January 1, 1877 by Erastus Snow. The original tower of 147 feet was disliked by Brigham Young and was struck by lightning and burned to its base after Young's death. It was rebuilt according to Young's original design with a 175 ft (53 m) tower.

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Logan, Utah, US
1863
17 May 1884 by John Taylor
13 March 1979 by Spencer W. Kimball
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119,619 sq ft (11,113 m2) and 170 ft (52 m) high on a 9 acre (3.6 ha) site
Castellated - designed by Truman O. Angell

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Manti, Utah, US
25 June 1875
21 May 1888 by Lorenzo Snow
14 June 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley
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100,373 sq ft (9,325 m2) and 179 ft (55 m) high on a 27 acre (10.9 ha) site
Castellated Gothic/French Renaissance - designed by William H. Folsom
Wilford Woodruff performed a private dedication on May 17, 1888.[5]

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Salt Lake City, Utah, US
28 July 1847
6 April 1893 by Wilford Woodruff
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253,015 sq ft (23,506 m2) and 222 ft (68 m) high on a 10 acre (4 ha) site
Gothic, 6 spire - designed by Truman O. Angell
The Salt Lake temple was dedicated in 31 sessions held between 6 and 24 April 1893.
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Ogden, Utah, US
24 August 1967
18 January 1972 by Joseph Fielding Smith
21 September 2014 by Thomas S. Monson
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115,000 sq ft (10,700 m2) and 180 ft (55 m) high on a 18.3 acre (7.4 ha) site
Modern, single-tower design - designed by Emil B. Fetzer
The temple was closed for 3 1/2 years to undergo renovations that significantly modified the look of the building.[6][7] Following an open house from August 1 to September 6, 2014, the temple was rededicated on September 21, 2014.[8][9]

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Provo, Utah, US
14 August 1967
9 February 1972 by Joseph Fielding Smith
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128,325 sq ft (11,922 m2) and 175 ft (53 m) high on a 17 acre (6.9 ha) site
Functional modern with single center spire design - designed by Emil B. Fetzer
Harold B. Lee read the dedicatory prayer prepared by Joseph Fielding Smith

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South Jordan, Utah, US
3 February 1978
16 November 1981 by Marion G. Romney
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148,236 sq ft (13,772 m2) and 219 ft (67 m) high on a 15 acre (6.1 ha) site

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Bountiful, Utah, US
6 April 1991
8 January 1995 by Howard W. Hunter
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104,000 sq ft (9,700 m2) and 176 ft (54 m) high on a 11 acre (4.5 ha) site
Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Allen B. Erekson

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American Fork, Utah, US
3 October 1992
13 October 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley
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107,240 sq ft (9,963 m2) and 190 ft (58 m) high on a 16.7 acre (6.8 ha) site
Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Allen Erekson, Keith Stepan, and Church A&E Services

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Vernal, Utah, US
13 February 1994
2 November 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley
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38,771 sq ft (3,602 m2) on a 1.6 acre (0.6 ha) site
Adaptation of Uintah Stake Tabernacle - designed by FFKR Architects

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Monticello, Utah, US
4 October 1997
26 July 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley
17 November 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley
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11,225 sq ft (1,043 m2) and 66 ft (20 m) high on a 1.33 acre (0.5 ha) site
Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Church A&E Services

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Draper, Utah, US
2 October 2004
20 March 2009 by Thomas S. Monson
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57,000 sq ft (5,300 m2) and 168.67 ft (51 m) high on a 12 acre (4.9 ha) site
The 12th temple dedicated in Utah, the Draper Temple has been operating since March, 2009.

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South Jordan, Utah, US
1 October 2005
21 August 2009 by Thomas S. Monson
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60,000 sq ft (5,600 m2) and 183 ft (56 m) high on a 11 acre (4.5 ha) site
13th temple in Utah and 130th LDS temple.

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Brigham City, Utah, USA
3 October 2009
23 September 2012 by Boyd K. Packer
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36,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) and 165 ft (50 m) high on a 3.14 acre (1.3 ha) site
Announced by Thomas S. Monson in General Conference, 3 October 2009.[10][11]

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Payson, Utah, USA
25 January 2010
7 June 2015 by Henry B. Eyring
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96,630 sq ft (8,977 m2) on a 10.63 acre (4.3 ha) site
Announced by Thomas S. Monson on 25 January 2010. A public open house was held from 24 April-23 May 2015, excluding Sundays, and the temple was dedicated in three sessions on 7 June 2015.[12][13]

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Provo, Utah, US
1 October 2011
20 March 2016 by Dallin H. Oaks
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85,084 sq ft (7,905 m2) and 150 ft (46 m) high
Announced by Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011[14][15][16] LDS spokesperson reported that it will be called the Provo City Center Temple.[17]
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Cedar City, Utah, USA
6 April 2013
8 August 2015[19][20] by L. Whitney Clayton[21]
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Announced by Thomas S. Monson on 6 April 2013[18]

Communities

Latter-day Saints had a significant role in establishing and settling communities within the "Mormon Corridor", including the following in Utah:

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See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Utah Stakes & District.LDS Stake & Ward Web Sites. List of Stakes in Utah.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 LDS Meetinghouse Locator.Nearby Congregations (Wards and Branches).
  3. ↑ LDS Newsroom (Statistical Information)
  4. ↑ Utah is Fastest Growing State. Press Release by US Census Bureau. Dated 22 December 2008. Accessed 23 December 2008.
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