The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Maryland explained

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Maryland
Area: Northeast
Members:43,296 (2022)
Stakes:10
Wards:65
Branches:17
Missions:2
O:1
U:0
A:0
Fhc:14

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Maryland refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Maryland. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.72% in 2014.[1] According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Marylanders self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[2] The LDS Church is the 8th largest denomination in Maryland.[3]

History

Erastus Snow began preaching in Maryland with three other missionaries in 1837.[4]

The temple in Kensington is one of Maryland's most prominent landmarks and was completed in 1974.

In November 2000, the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center was rededicated after remodeling and the installation of new exhibits.

Stakes

As of January 2024, the following stakes had congregations located in Maryland:

Stakedata-sort-type=dateOrganizedMissionTemple District
Annapolis Maryland12 Jun 1983Washington DC NorthWashington D.C.
Baltimore Maryland8 Dec 1974Maryland BaltimoreWashington D.C.
Clarksburg West Virginia*6 May 1979West Virginia CharlestonWashington D.C.
Columbia Maryland10 Nov 1991Maryland BaltimoreWashington D.C.
Dover Delaware*15 Apr 2012Pennsylvania PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Pennsylvania
Frederick Maryland12 Dec 1982Maryland BaltimoreWashington D.C.
Gettysburg Pennsylvania*28 Mar 2021Maryland BaltimoreWashington D.C.
Hagerstown Maryland19 Apr 1970Maryland BaltimoreWashington D.C.
Seneca Maryland27 Oct 1985Washington DC NorthWashington D.C.
Silver Spring Maryland13 Sep 1970Washington DC NorthWashington D.C.
Suitland Maryland19 Aug 1979Washington DC NorthWashington D.C.
Washington DC30 Jun 1940Washington DC NorthWashington D.C.
Washington DC YSA North14 Nov 2021Washington DC NorthWashington D.C.
Wilmington Delaware*8 Dec 1974Pennsylvania PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Pennsylvania

Missions

Temple

See main article: Washington D.C. Temple. The Washington D.C. Temple was dedicated on November 19, 1974, by President Spencer W. Kimball.

External links

Notes and References

  1. [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics (United States)]
  2. Web site: Adults in Maryland: Religious composition of adults in Maryland. Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. Pew Research Center. August 31, 2021.
  3. Web site: The Association of Religion Data Archives | State Membership Report. Thearda.com. August 31, 2021. Note:While it's the eight largest denomination in Maryland, it's the ninth largest denomination when "nondenominational" is considered as a denomination.
  4. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/united-states/state/maryland "Facts and Statistics"
  5. Web site: Area Covered - Maryland Baltimore Mission Alumni . Mission.net . 2012-12-02.
  6. Web site: Washington D.C. North Alumni | Mission Info . Mission.net . 2012-12-02.

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