The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New York
Encyclopedia
As of the end of 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 78,031 members in 14 stakes, 3 districts, 152 Congregations (83 wards and 69 branches), 4 missions
, and 2 temples
in New York
.
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Mission (LDS Church)
A mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a geographical administrative area to which church missionaries are assigned. Almost all areas of the world are within the boundaries of an LDS Church mission, whether or not Mormon missionaries live or proselytize in the area...
, and 2 temples
Temple (LDS Church)
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and they are considered by Church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
History
A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (New York)New York Membership History
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 975 |
| 1974 | 17,000 |
| 1980 | 26,000 |
| 1990 | 40,000 |
| 1999 | 60,516 |
| 2008 | 75,852 |
| 2010 | 78,031 |
Missions
| Mission | Organized |
|---|---|
| New York New York North Mission | 1 Jul 1993 |
| New York New York South Mission* | 6 May 1839 |
| New York Rochester Mission* | 26 Jan 1964 |
| New York Utica Mission | 1 Jul 1994 |
- New York New York Mission - originally known as the Eastern States was organized on May 6, 1839. It was discontinued in 1850, 1858 and 1869, then reopened in 1854, 1865, and 1893 respectively. On June 20, 1974, it ras renamed the New York New York Mission, and then renamed New York New York South Mission on July 1, 1993 when the New York New York North Mission Was Created.
- The Cumorah Mission was renamed the New York Rochester Mission on June 20, 1974.
Temples
New York currently has two temples.|}
See also
- Palmyra (town), New YorkPalmyra (town), New YorkPalmyra is a town in Wayne County, New York, USA. The population was 7,672 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the ancient city Palmyra in Syria....
- Fayette, New YorkFayette, New YorkFayette is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 3,643 at the 2000 census.The Town of Fayette is on the western border of the county and is southeast of Geneva, New York.- History :...
- Joseph SmithJoseph SmithJoseph Smith was founder of what later became known as the Latter Day Saint movement or Mormons.Joseph Smith may also refer to:-Latter Day Saints:* Joseph Smith, Sr. , father of Joseph Smith...
- First VisionFirst VisionThe First Vision refers to a vision that Joseph Smith, Jr. said he received as a youth in a wooded area in Manchester, New York, which his followers call the Sacred Grove. Smith described it as a personal theophany in which he received a forgiveness of sins...
- CumorahCumorahCumorah is a drumlin in Manchester, New York, where Joseph Smith, Jr...
External links
- LDS Newsroom (New York), includes brief history of LDS in New York
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors Site