The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Connecticut
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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...
in Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
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History
A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Connecticut)Membership History
| Year | LDS Membership |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 198 |
| 1967 | 3,000 |
| 1980 | 6,300 |
| 1989 | 9,900 |
| 1999 | 12,163 |
| 2008 | 14,579 |
Stakes
| Stake | Organized |
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| Hartford Connecticut | September 18, 1966 |
| New Haven Connecticut | August 30, 1981 |
| Providence Rhode Island | August 28, 1978 |
| Yorktown New York | March 20, 1977 |
Missions
The following table are missions that have served Connecticut, and the date they were organized.| Mission Serving Connecticut | Organized |
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| Eastern States | May 6, 1839 |
| Eastern States | January 1893 |
| New England | September 24, 1937 |
| Massachusetts Boston* | June 20, 1974 |
| Connecticut Hartford | July 1, 1979 |
* Denotes Name Change Only - No new mission created.
- Eastern States Mission was discontinued in April 1850. It was reopened in January 1893. Little missionary work was done between 1850 and 1893.
Hartford Connecticut Temple
On October 2, 2010 the Hartford Connecticut Temple was announced by President Thomas S. MonsonThomas S. Monson
Thomas Spencer Monson is an American religious leader and author, and the 16th and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . As president, Monson is considered by adherents of the religion to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator" of God's will on earth...
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External links
- LDS Newsroom (Connecticut)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors Site