The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in the United Kingdom. In 2019, the United Kingdom had the second highest number of LDS Church members per capita among countries in Europe, behind Portugal.

Church activity in the UK

The LDS Church opened its Mormon Helping Hands programme in Britain. The project runs off of donations and volunteer work from church members, and provides service in local communities by Latter-day Saints who live there.

In the summer of 2013, the United Kingdom hosted the first official church pageant outside of North America. Titled "Truth Will Prevail", it told the story of early missionary efforts in Britain. The pageant included 33 core cast members, 300 family cast, and a 150-voice choir.

Stakes

Missions

Temples

On 7 September 1958, the London England Temple was dedicated by church president David O. McKay.

On 7 June 1998, the Preston England Temple was dedicated by church president Gordon B. Hinckley.

Membership statistics

Table shows LDS membership statistics as of 31 December 2011 for various regions and nations of the UK, along with British Crown Dependencies.

See also

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wales
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ireland
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Isle of Man
• Religion in the United Kingdom

References

External links

• ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official site