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| − | Today [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] has more than 17 million members in over 176 nations and territories worldwide.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2022-statistical-report-april-2023-conference][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints] Currently, | + | Today [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] has more than 17 million members in over 176 nations and territories worldwide.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2022-statistical-report-april-2023-conference][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints] Currently, 191 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. As of 21 May 2024, there are also 50 temples under construction, and 109 temples that have been announced (not yet under construction) for a total of 350 Temples. Of the 350 total temples, [https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/10/8/23903483/by-the-numbers-new-temple-locations-announced-church-president-nelson#:~:text=A%20by%2Dthe%2Dnumbers%20look,became%20President%20of%20the%20Church&text=President%20Russell%20M.,8%2C%202022. 168 have been announced] by President [[Russell M. Nelson]] during his six years as Church president. The following temples are currently undergoing renovations: [[Salt Lake Temple]], [[San Diego California Temple]], [[Kona Hawaii Temple]], [[Stockholm Sweden Temple]], [[Manhattan New York Temple]], [[Anchorage Alaska Temple]], and the [[Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple]]. |
The relief and humanitarian efforts of the Church have helped bless the lives of millions around the world, regardless of faith, as it follows the example of its Living Head, [[Jesus Christ]]. Sadly, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is still greatly misunderstood, and many myths and falsehoods still exist. We hope that this site will provide information to those who visit hoping to gain knowledge about Latter-day Saints (nicknamed "Mormons"), either on a given topic in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or simply about Latter-day Saints in general. Articles cover topics about such things as basic Latter-day Saint beliefs, Church doctrine, Church history and leadership, temple work, family life, Latter-day Saint literature, controversial topics, Church organizations, and humanitarian efforts. | The relief and humanitarian efforts of the Church have helped bless the lives of millions around the world, regardless of faith, as it follows the example of its Living Head, [[Jesus Christ]]. Sadly, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is still greatly misunderstood, and many myths and falsehoods still exist. We hope that this site will provide information to those who visit hoping to gain knowledge about Latter-day Saints (nicknamed "Mormons"), either on a given topic in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or simply about Latter-day Saints in general. Articles cover topics about such things as basic Latter-day Saint beliefs, Church doctrine, Church history and leadership, temple work, family life, Latter-day Saint literature, controversial topics, Church organizations, and humanitarian efforts. | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 23 May 2024
Today The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has more than 17 million members in over 176 nations and territories worldwide.[1][2] Currently, 191 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. As of 21 May 2024, there are also 50 temples under construction, and 109 temples that have been announced (not yet under construction) for a total of 350 Temples. Of the 350 total temples, 168 have been announced by President Russell M. Nelson during his six years as Church president. The following temples are currently undergoing renovations: Salt Lake Temple, San Diego California Temple, Kona Hawaii Temple, Stockholm Sweden Temple, Manhattan New York Temple, Anchorage Alaska Temple, and the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple.
The relief and humanitarian efforts of the Church have helped bless the lives of millions around the world, regardless of faith, as it follows the example of its Living Head, Jesus Christ. Sadly, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is still greatly misunderstood, and many myths and falsehoods still exist. We hope that this site will provide information to those who visit hoping to gain knowledge about Latter-day Saints (nicknamed "Mormons"), either on a given topic in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or simply about Latter-day Saints in general. Articles cover topics about such things as basic Latter-day Saint beliefs, Church doctrine, Church history and leadership, temple work, family life, Latter-day Saint literature, controversial topics, Church organizations, and humanitarian efforts.
"Fundamental Premises of Our Faith" given by President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency at Harvard Law School.
- Request a free copy of The Holy Bible - King James Version or The Book of Mormon
