The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong

As of the end of 2008, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 23,223 members in 4 stakes,[1] 32 Congregations (23 wards[1] and 9 branches[1]), 1 missions, and 1 temple in Hong Kong.[2]

Contents

History

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has had a presence in Hong Kong since 1949. That year, the President of the Church sent Mormon missionaries to China to preach.

A brief history can be found at LDS Church News (Hong Kong)

Administration

The geographical administrative area for the China Hong Kong Mission includes all of China. There are missionaries in Macau but as of 2007, there are no LDS Missionaries preaching within mainland China, although there are some service Missionaries.

The LDS Church in Hong Kong consists of 4 stakes (Hong Kong China, Hong Kong China Kowloon, Hong Kong New Territories and Hong Kong Tolo Harbour stakes) and one district (Hong Kong International District).[1]

Temples

The Hong Kong China Temple was built in 1996 and is located at 2 Cornwell Street, Kowloon Tong. It serves as headquarter of the LDS Church in Hong Kong, as well as a meetinghouse for a local congregation. The offices of the Hong Kong China Mission are also located in the building.

48. Hong Kong China edit

Location:
Announcement:
Dedication:
Coordinates:
 Size:
Style:

Hong Kong, China
3 October 1992
26 May 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley

21,744 sq ft (2,020 m2) and 135 ft (41 m) high on a 0.3 acre (0.1 ha) site
Hong Kong colonial, single-spire design - designed by Liang Peddle Thorpe Architects

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hong Kong stakes and congregations.
  2. ^ LDS Newsroom (Statistical Information)

External links

Countries
Armenia • Bahrain • Cambodia • Hong Kong • Cambodia • Cyprus • Georgia (country) • India • Indonesia • Israel • Japan • Kazakhstan • Macau • Malaysia • Mongolia • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Singapore • South Korea • Sri Lanka • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey
See also