The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio
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Area | NA Northeast |
Members | 63,814 (2022)[1] |
Stakes | 16 |
Wards | 102 |
Branches | 23 |
Total Congregations | 125 |
Missions | 2 |
Temples | 1 Operating 2 Announced 3 Total |
Family History Centers | 46[2] |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Ohio. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.52% in 2014.[3] According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Ohioans self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4] The LDS Church is the 14th largest denomination in Ohio.[5]
Stakes are located in Akron, Cincinnati (3), Cleveland, Columbus (4), Dayton (3), Kirtland, Toledo, Youngstown, and Zanesville.
History
Kirtland, Ohio, became LDS Church headquarters from 1831 to 1838 and at its peak, Kirtland was home to 3,200 members.[6][7]
In 1979, the Church acquired the Newel K. Whitney store, which is now a popular historic site.[6] About 100,000 people, mostly church members, visit the site annually and it was given a $15 million facelift to renovate and rebuild 10 buildings.[8]
Stakes
As of August 2023, the following stakes ware located in Ohio:[9][10]
Stake | Organized | Mission | Temple District |
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Akron Ohio Stake | 25 May 1975 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Charleston West Virginia Stake[a] | 23 Aug 1970 | West Virginia Charleston | Columbus Ohio |
Cincinnati Ohio Stake | 23 Nov 1958 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
Cincinnati Ohio East Stake | 15 Feb 2004 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
Cincinnati Ohio North Stake | 17 Mar 1985 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
Cleveland Ohio Stake | 20 Sep 1961 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Columbus Ohio Stake | 25 Feb 1962 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Columbus Ohio East Stake | 28 Nov 1976 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Columbus Ohio North Stake | 19 Oct 1986 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Columbus Ohio South Stake | 14 Nov 2004 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Dayton Ohio Stake | 24 May 1970 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
Dayton Ohio East Stake | 20 May 1979 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
Dayton Ohio North Stake | 21 Nov 2021 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
Huntington West Virginia Stake[a] | 7 Nov 1982 | West Virginia Charleston | Louisville Kentucky |
Kirtland Ohio Stake | 17 Feb 1834 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania West Stake[a] | 7 Sep 2014 | Pennsylvania Pittsburgh | Columbus Ohio |
Toledo Ohio Stake | 2 Nov 1980 | Michigan Detroit | Columbus Ohio |
Youngstown Ohio Stake | 18 Feb 2007 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Zanesville Ohio Stake | 6 Mar 2022 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
- ^ a b c Stake located outside Ohio with congregation(s) meeting in Ohio
Historic Sites
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/NK_Whitney_Store.jpg/250px-NK_Whitney_Store.jpg)
Many of the church's historic sites in Ohio are in the northeastern part of the state. This includes Kirtland, where the church was headquartered in the 1830s.
- Amherst, Ohio[11]
- East Branch of the Chagrin River[11]
- Fairport Harbor[11]
- Hyrum Smith home[11]
- Joseph Smith Properties[11]
- Kirtland Flats Schoolhouse
- Kirtland Historic North Cemetery[11]
- Kirtland Temple and Visitors’ Center[11]
- Kirtland Visitors Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints[11]
- John Johnson Farm near Hiram, Ohio[11]
- Morley Farm in Kirtland, Ohio[11]
- Newel K. and Elizabeth Ann Whitney Home[11]
- N. K. Whitney & Co. Store[11]
- Orange Township[11]
- Sawmill and Ashery in Kirtland[11]
- Stannard Quarry near Kirtland, Ohio[11]
- Thompson Township[11]
- Kirtland Camp Historical Marker near Dayton, Ohio[12]
Missions
- Ohio Cincinnati Mission
- Ohio Columbus Mission
Temples
The Kirtland Temple was used by the main body of the church from 1836 to 1838. Unlike current operating LDS temples, the Kirtland Temple was used primarily for religious meetings rather than ordinance work. At the time of construction, none of the ordinances associated with LDS temple worship, such as baptism by proxy, had been instituted. Operated by Community of Christ for over a century, the LDS Church acquired the Kirtland Temple in March 2024.[13][14][15] A contract between the two churches stipulates that it will remain open to the public for a minimum of 15 years.[13]
The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated on September 4, 1999, by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
The Cleveland Ohio Temple was announced on April 3, 2022, by President Russell M. Nelson.
The Cincinnati Ohio Temple was announced on April 7, 2024, by President Russell M. Nelson. The temple site has not yet been announced.
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Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Style: Notes: | Kirtland, Ohio, United States December 27, 1832 by Joseph Smith June 5, 1833 March 27, 1836 by Joseph Smith 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2) on a 5.8-acre (2.3 ha) site Federal Georgian and New England Colonial Community of Christ-owned until March 5, 2024. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-owned since March 5, 2024. | ||
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Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Rededicated: Size: Style: | Columbus, Ohio, United States April 25, 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley September 12, 1998 by John K. Carmack September 4, 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley 4 June 2023 by M. Russell Ballard 11,745 sq ft (1,091.1 m2) on a 5-acre (2.0 ha) site Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Firestone J. Mullin | ||
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Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Size: | Independence, Ohio 3 April 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[16][17] 1 June 2024 by Vaiangina Sikahema[18] 9,900 sq ft (920 m2) on a 6-acre (2.4 ha) site | ||
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Location: Announced: Size: | Mason, Ohio, United States 7 April 2024 by Russell M. Nelson[19][20] 29,630 sq ft (2,753 m2) on a 35-acre (14 ha) site |
See also
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics (United States)
- Ohio: Religion
References
- ^ a b "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by State:Ohio", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 28 May 2023
- ^ Category:Ohio Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved March 28, 2022
- ^ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics (United States)
- ^ "Adults in Ohio: Religious composition of adults in Ohio". Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. Pew Research Center. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
- ^ "The Association of Religion Data Archives | State Membership Report". Thearda.com. Retrieved May 24, 2021. Note:While it's the fourteenth largest denomination in Ohio, it's the fifteenth largest denomination when "nondenominational" is considered as a denomination.
- ^ a b "Facts and Statistics", Church News, 2020. Retrieved on 1 April 2020.
- ^ Miller, Roger. "Mormons trek West had Ohio stop", Dayton Journal-News, 15 August 2012. Retrieved on 1 April 2020.
- ^ Hamill, Sean D. "Paying Tribute to Mormon Church’s Ohio Roots", The New York Times, 12 February 2010. Retrieved on 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Columbus Ohio Temple District", churchofjesuschristtemples.org, retrieved 27 Aug 2021
- ^ "Louisville Kentucky Temple District", churchofjesuschristtemples.org, retrieved 27 Aug 2021
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Historic Sites: Interactive Map: LDS Places of Interest, Ohio". Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "New Signs Mark Trail of Kirtland Camp - Church News and Events". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ a b "Faithfully Funding Our Future: Frequently Asked Questions". Community of Christ.
- ^ "Joint Statement March 5, 2024" (PDF). Community of Christ/LDS Church. 2024-03-05.
- ^ Faithfully Funding Our Future – The First Presidency. Community of Christ.
- ^ "7 new temple locations announced by President Nelson to close conference", Deseret News, Deseret News, April 3, 2022
- ^ "President Nelson Announces 17 New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, April 3, 2022
- ^ As verified here
- ^ Full summary of Sunday’s LDS General Conference: Nelson names temples; Oaks reaffirms wearing of garments; Kearon points to a welcoming God, Salt Lake Tribune, 7 April 2024
- ^ "President Russell M. Nelson Announces 15 Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 April 2024
External links
- Newsroom (Ohio)
- ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official site
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