The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon
Encyclopedia
As of the end of 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) reported 144,808 members in 36 stakes, 305 Congregations (255 wards and 50 branches), 2 missions
, and 2 temples
in Oregon
.
history states "Portland was well endowed with churches, with approximately one for every 600 residents" in the 1890s. In his survey of six leading denominations and all 25 missions, no mention was made of LDS denominations or missions. A chapel was built in Portland in 1929, ready for an open house on February 15-17, 1929. The building "carried the architectural scheme of an old English manor, being constructed of dense lava stone and bricks of the clinker type
, and is declared particularly suited to western Oregon climate and surroundings." It included a maternity room and a basement with 14 classrooms. The architect was C. R. Kaufman, and construction had begun on August 1, 1928.
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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 Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
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History
E. Kimbark MacColl's analysis of Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
history states "Portland was well endowed with churches, with approximately one for every 600 residents" in the 1890s. In his survey of six leading denominations and all 25 missions, no mention was made of LDS denominations or missions. A chapel was built in Portland in 1929, ready for an open house on February 15-17, 1929. The building "carried the architectural scheme of an old English manor, being constructed of dense lava stone and bricks of the clinker type
Clinker brick
Clinker bricks are partially vitrified brick stones used in the construction of buildings.Clinkers are burnt under temperatures so high that the pores of the fuel property are closed by the beginning sinter process. Thus they are considerably denser and therefore heavier than regular bricks...
, and is declared particularly suited to western Oregon climate and surroundings." It included a maternity room and a basement with 14 classrooms. The architect was C. R. Kaufman, and construction had begun on August 1, 1928.
Membership history
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,796 |
| 1930 | 5,185 |
| 1940 | 8,799 |
| 1950 | 17,885 |
| 1960 | 29,920 |
| 1970 | 48,997 |
| 1980 | 94,093 |
| 1990 | 113,774 |
| 1999 | 134,438 |
| 2008 | 145,429 |
Missions
On July 26, 1897, the Northwestern States Mission (headquartered in Portland) was organized to search out Latter Day Saints who had moved to Oregon, Washington, and Montana. On June 10, 1970 its name changed to the Oregon Mission and ultimately the Oregon Portland Mission on June 20, 1974. On July 1, 1990, the Eugene Mission was organized.| Mission | Organized |
|---|---|
| Oregon Eugene Mission | July 1, 1990 |
| Oregon Portland Mission | July 26, 1897 |
Temples
Oregon currently has two temples.|}
External links
- LDS Newsroom (Oregon), includes brief history of LDS in Oregon