The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the District of Columbia

As of year-end 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 2,166 members in the District of Columbia.[1] Also located in the district are 3 Congregations (2 wards[2] and 1 branch[2]).

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History

A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (District of Columbia)

Membership History

Year LDS Membership
1975 90
1989 500
1999 1,160
2008 2,200

Congregations

Congregations that meet in the District

Other congregations that serve the District of Columbia

Temples

On November 19, 1974 the Washington D.C. Temple was dedicated by President Spencer W. Kimball. Despite its name, the temple is not located within the District of Columbia; it is located in Kensington, Maryland approximately 3 miles north of the city limits.

16. Washington D.C. edit

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Kensington, Maryland, US
15 November 1968
19 November 1974 by Spencer W. Kimball

160,000 sq ft (15,000 m2) and 288 ft (88 m) high on a 52 acre (21 ha) site

References

  1. ^ LDS Newsroom (Statistical Information)
  2. ^ a b LDS Meetinghouse Locator.Nearby Congregations (Wards and Branches).

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