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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wyoming reported 67,421 members in 17 stakes, 167 congregations (145 wards and 22 branches, one mission, and one temple, as of 2019.[1]

Martin's Cove Wyoming

Stakes are located in Afton, Casper, Cheyenne (2), Cody, Evanston (2), Gillette, Green River, Kemmerer, Laramie, Lovell, Lyman, Riverton, Rock Springs, Thayne and Worland.

The Wyoming Mormon Trail Mission was created in 2015.

History

The Willie and Martin Handcart Companies of 1857 became trapped in the winter snows and approximately 200 of the 1,075 in the companies died, but others were saved by Utah rescue parties.[1]

In 1877, members settled the Star Valley area, and in 1878, Brigham Young dedicated the spot as a gathering place for members.[1]

In 2020, the LDS Church canceled services and other public gatherings indefinitely in response to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.[2]

Membership History
The Gillette Wyoming Stake
Year LDS Membership
1920 10,764
1930 12,825
1940 17,806
1950 19,477
1960 22,965
1970 27,397
1980 47,314
1990 51,692
1999 54,425
2008 61,430
2010 63,069

Star Valley Wyoming Temple
Main article: Star Valley Wyoming Temple

On October 1, 2011 the Star Valley Wyoming Temple was announced by President Thomas S. Monson.

 154. Star Valley Wyoming Temple

Location:
Announced:
Dedicated:
 Size:
 Notes:

Afton, Wyoming, United States
October 1, 2011
October 30, 2016 by David A. Bednar
17,000 sq ft (1,600 m2)
Announced by Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011[3][4]

Communities

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

See also

References
  1. "Facts and Statistics", Church News, 2020. Retrieved on 31 March 2020.
  2. Lovett, Ian. "Mormon Church Cancels Services World-Wide Amid Coronavirus Crisis", The Wall Street Journal, 12 March 2020. Retrieved on 31 March 2020.
  3. Walker, Joseph (1 October 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Retrieved 1 October 2011..
  4. "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..

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