The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Utah. Utah has more church members than any other U.S. state or country. The LDS Church is also the largest denomination in Utah.

History

A brief history can be found at the church'
Newsroom (Utah)
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Deseret News 2010 Church Almanac

Membership history

Though 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.

County statistics

150px, Counties of Utah by percentage of Latter-day Saint adherence List of LDS Church adherents in each county as of 2010 according to the Association of Religion Data Archives:

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. As of February 2022, Utah has 10 missions and a Missionary Training Center. In addition to these missions, the New Mexico Farmington Mission covers Southeastern Utah.

Missionary Training Center

The first training for missionaries began in 1832 with the School of the Prophets. Some further educational centers were: *The Brigham Young Academy (1894) *The Ricks Academy (early 1900s) *The Latter-Day Saint University (1902) *The Salt Lake Mission Home (1924) *The Missionary Language Institute (1961) *The Language Training Mission (1962) And finally, the Provo Missionary Training Center (1978)

Temples

As of October 2022, Utah has 17 operating temples, with another 11 that have been announced or under construction.

Dedicated 1800s

Dedicated 1900s

Dedicated 2000s

Under Construction

Communities

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

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* Cedar City * Cornish * Delta * Deseret *

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* Magna * Manti *

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* Monroe * Nephi * Orem * Ogden * Payson * Pleasant Grove * Price * Provo * Richfield * Roy *

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* Salina * Salt Lake City *

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* Spanish Fork * Spring Lake * Springville *

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* Tooele * Vernal * West Valley City

References

External links

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Official site
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Utah Area
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Newsroom
ComeUntoChrist.org
Latter-day Saints Visitor site {{DEFAULTSORT:Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Utah, The