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

As of 31 December 2017, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) reported 186,852 members[1] in 45 stakes, 327 Congregations (282 wards and 45 branches), six missions, and two temples in the United Kingdom.[2]

Membership
YearMembers±%
2011 186,814—    
2012 188,462+0.9%
2013 186,768−0.9%
2014 186,193−0.3%
2015 186,423+0.1%
2016 185,848−0.3%
2017 186,852+0.5%
2018 187,415+0.3%
2019 188,187+0.4%
Source: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/sweden

Temples
Main article: London England Temple

On 7 September 1958 the London England Temple was dedicated by President David O. McKay.

 12. London England Temple

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Newchapel, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
17 February 1955
7 September 1958 by David O. McKay
18 October 1992 by Gordon B. Hinckley
42,775 sq ft (3,974 m2) and 190 ft (58 m) high on a 32 acre (12.9 ha) site
Modern contemporary, single spire - designed by Edward O. Anderson

Main article: Preston England Temple

On 10 June 1998 the Preston England Temple was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.

 52. Preston England Temple

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Chorley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
19 October 1992
7 June 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley
69,630 sq ft (6,469 m2) and 159 ft (48 m) high on a 15 acre (6.1 ha) site
Modern, single-spire design - designed by Church A&E Services


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.[3]

Country/Dependency/ Territory Membership Stakes Wards Branches Total Congregations Missions Temples
England 145,385 36 230 28 258 5 2
Northern Ireland 5,297 1 8 3 13
Scotland 26,598 5 26 13 39 1
Wales 9,491 3 18 6 24
Bermuda 156 1 1
British Virgin Islands 150 2 2
Cayman Islands 204 1 1
Falkland Islands 10 1 1
Gibraltar 16
Guernsey 46 1 1
Isle of Man 300 1 1
Jersey 307 1 1
Turks and Caicos Islands 92 1 1

See also

References
  1. "Facts and Statistics". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  2. "Summary Information Return 2015: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain)" (PDF). Charity Commission.
  3. "Country information: United Kingdom", Online Almanac, Church News, 1 February 2010, retrieved 15 January 2014


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