We belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Some people call us Mormons, Latter Day Saints, or LDS. The important part is - we're Christians.
The Church was not reformed, it was restored to the prophet Joseph Smith in upstate New York in 1830. Joseph Smith was the first prophet and president. The Church is now led by President Gordon B. Hinckley, and the headquarters are in Salt Lake City, UT.
There are over 13 million members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in over 176 countries and territories. 6 million are in the United States - that means we are the 4th largest Christian denomination in the US.
The local congregations are served by a lay ministry. All the leaders and teachers are volunteers, with both men and women serving in assigned leadership positions.
"Mormons are well represented in politics and government. (In the United States, for example, there are 16 members in Congress, from both political parties.) Members also serve in high and trusted positions throughout the world in business, medicine, law, education, media, sports, and entertainment." -President Boyd K. Packer
For other facts about Mormons, or Latter Day Saints, visit http://www.mormon.org
If you want to know about how the gospel has blessed our lives, just keep reading our blog - or email us - or ask us!
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