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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Idaho

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho

As of January 1, 2011, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 414,182 members in 121 stakes, 1,077 congregations (979 wards and 98 branches), four missions, and four temples in Idaho, with a fifth announced. Rexburg, Idaho is home to Brigham Young University–Idaho, previously known as Ricks College.

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Idaho has the third most Mormons of any U.S. state (after Utah and California), and the second-highest percentage of Mormons (after Utah). Mormonism is strongest in Eastern Idaho.

History

A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Idaho) or Deseret News 2010 Church Almanac (Idaho)

Missions

  • Idaho Falls mission replaced Twin Falls mission as of July 1, 2016

    • Temples

    Idaho currently has 4 temples in operation. On April 2, 2011, the Meridian Idaho Temple was announced

    Communities

    Latter-day Saints have had a significant role in establishing and settling communities within the "Mormon Corridor", including the following in Idaho:

    References

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho Wikipedia
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