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A stake is an administrative unit composed of multiple congregations in certain denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. The name "stake" derives from the Book of Isaiah: "enlarge the place of thy tent; stretch forth the curtains of thine habitation; spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes". A stake is sometimes referred to as a stake of Zion.
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The Logan Institute of Religion is the largest institute of religion in the world, and the oldest in Utah. This facility is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Logan, Utah, adjacent to the campus of Utah State University (USU). The institute provides religion classes to young adults age 18-30, serves as a meetinghouse for local congregations, and sponsors activities for young adults.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Caucasus refers to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. When the Church was registered in Armenia in 1995, there were approximately 200 members in that country. In Georgia, converts were not allowed to be baptized until 2003. In 2021, there were 3,537 members in 5 congregations in Armenia, and 258 members in 2 congregations in Georgia. With no stake or district as of 2021, all congregations in Georgia and Armenia are administered directly by the Church's Armenia/Georgia Mission.
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- ↑ Lowell L. Bennion, at the University of Utah's LDS Institute of Religion from 1935-62, introduced "fireside chats" as inspirational talks for students.
Mary Lythgoe Bradford. "Lowell L. Bennion". In Reeve, W. Paul; Parshall, Ardis E. (eds.). Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. p. 130. ISBN 978-1-59884-107-7. - ↑ Mary Lythgoe Bradford (1995). Lowell L. Bennion: Teacher, Counselor, Humanitarian. Dialogue Foundation. p. 81. ISBN 1-56085-081-7.
- 1 2 Larry R. Skidmore (2000). "Fireside". Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History. Deseret Book.
- ↑ "CES Devotionals Name and Schedule to Change in 2015". Newsroom. LDS Church. November 4, 2014. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
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