As of year-end 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported reported 71,737 members in 15 stakes, 144 Congregations (102 wards and 42 branches), 2 missions

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 1 temple

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 North Carolina.

History

North Carolina was original part of the Southern States Mission when it was created on December 15, 1896. It then became part of the East Central States Mission on December 9, 1928. It then became part of the Central Atlantic States Mission on October 26, 1947. The mission was then renamed the North Carolina-Virginia Mission on June 10, 1970.

The North Carolina Mission was organized on July 18, 1973. It was renamed the North Carolina Greensboro Mission on June 20, 1974. On July 1, 1980, the mission split moving the mission office to Charlotte. The North Carolina Charlotte and the North Carolina Raleigh Missions were the result of the split.

On December 18, 1999 the Raleigh North Carolina Temple

Raleigh North Carolina Temple

The Raleigh North Carolina Temple of Apex, North Carolina is the 68th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Groundbreaking services for the Raleigh North Carolina temple, located in Apex, North Carolina, were held on February 6, 1999. After the temple was completed,...

 was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon Bitner Hinckley was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from March 12, 1995 until his death...

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Membership history

Year	LDS Membership
1894	128
1930	2,725
1980	29,512
1990	45,960
1999	56,261
2008	74,185

External links

• LDS Newsroom (North Carolina)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors Site