The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Dakota

Last updated
Flag of North Dakota.svg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Dakota
BismarckTempleChapel.jpg
A meetinghouse next to the Bismarck North Dakota Temple
Area NA Central
Members 11,487 (2022) [1]
Stakes 3
Wards 20
Branches 6
Total Congregations26
Missions 1
Temples 1
Family History Centers 7 [2]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) held its first congregation in North Dakota in 1919. In 2022, there was 11,487 members in 26 congregations.

Contents

Official church membership as a percentage of general population was 1.49% in 2017. [3] According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, less than 1% of North Dakotans self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church. [4] The LDS Church is the 7th largest denomination in North Dakota. [5]

History

Membership in North Dakota
YearMembership
19833,529
1989*4,500
19995,070
20096,140
201911,550
*Membership was published as a rounded number.
Source: Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac State Information: North Dakota [1]

The first missionaries of the LDS Church arrived in North Dakota in 1885, and the first LDS meetinghouse was built in 1919 in Sully Lake. [6] However the first stake in North Dakota was not organized until 1977 in Fargo. [7] North Dakota was the final US state to have a stake within its boundaries. [6]

During the North Dakota oil boom, the LDS Church in North Dakota saw significant growth in multiple communities in the western part of the state. [8] [9] The growth was largely driven by the influx of out-of-state oil field workers and their families from other nearby western states with high Latter-day Saint populations. In some of the communities, church membership doubled during the oil boom necessitating the construction of multiple new meetinghouses, chapels, and other church facilities. [10]

The number of missionaries from the church sent to the Dakotas doubled during the pandemic, as many sent to other countries returned to the US. [11]

Stakes

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

StakeOrganizedMissionTemple District
Bismarck North Dakota22 Sep 1996North Dakota BismarckBismarck North Dakota
Fargo North Dakota7 Aug 1977North Dakota BismarckBismarck North Dakota
Minot North Dakota4 May 2014North Dakota BismarckBismarck North Dakota
Glendive Montana4 May 1997North Dakota BismarckBillings Montana

Missions

The South Dakota Rapid City Mission was consolidated into the North Dakota Bismarck Mission in 2015, which includes entire state of North Dakota.[ citation needed ] As of 2020, the mission was one of the larger missions in the LDS Church. [11]

Temples

The Bismarck North Dakota Temple was dedicated on September 19, 1999, by LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley. It was built at a cost of $4 million. [6] The Watford City Ward in the Glendive Montana Stake is located in the Billings Montana Temple District. In 2020, a new statue of the Angel Moroni was installed on the temple to replace the weathered original statue. [12]

BismarkTemple7.jpg
edit
Location:
Announced:
Groundbreaking:
Dedicated:
Size:
Style:		 Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
July 29, 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley
October 17, 1998 by Kenneth Johnson
September 19, 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley
10,700 sq ft (990 m2) on a 1.6-acre (0.65 ha) site
Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Ritterbush–Ellig–Hulsing and Church A&E Services

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tennessee</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tennessee refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Tennessee. The first branch in Tennessee was organized in 1834. It has since grown to 57,422 members in 112 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Louisiana</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Louisiana refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Louisiana. The first small branch was established in 1842. It has since grown to 29,727 members in 52 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Texas</span> LDS Church and its members in Texas

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Texas refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Texas. Official church membership as a percentage of general population was 1.13% in 2007 and 1.21% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey in both years, roughly 1% of Texans self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florida</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florida refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Florida. The LDS Church represents about 1% of the population of Florida according to the Pew Research Center 2014 Religious Landscepe Survey. Official membership statistics show the church representing about 0.75% of the general population. Florida has the 8th largest membership population in the United States and the largest membership population east of the Mississippi. The LDS Church is the 6th largest denomination in Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colorado</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colorado refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Colorado. The first congregation of the Church in Colorado was organized in 1897. It has since grown to 148,708 members in 310 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Virginia. In 1841, there were 80 members of the Church. It has since grown to 96,748 members in 216 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in New Mexico. The first congregation of the Church in New Mexico was organized in 1895. It has since grown to 69,055 members in 137 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wyoming</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wyoming refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Wyoming. The church's first congregation in Wyoming was organized in 1877. It has since grown to 67,797 members in 172 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C.</span>

In 2001, there were 1,073 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C. It has since grown to 3,168 members in 4 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington (state)</span> LDS Church and its members in Washington

The U.S. state of Washington has the sixth most members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States. The LDS Church is the 2nd largest denomination in Washington, behind the Roman Catholic Church.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Missouri</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Missouri refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Missouri. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 1.14% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Missourians self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 8th largest denomination in Missouri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Montana</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Montana refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Montana. The church's first congregation in Montana was organized in 1895. It has since grown to 51,715 members in 129 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nebraska</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nebraska refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Nebraska. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 1.29% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Nebraskans self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church. The LDS Church is the 6th largest denomination in Nebraska.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indiana</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has had a presence in the state of Indiana since 1831. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.68% in 2018. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Hoosiers self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 13th largest denomination in Indiana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kentucky</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kentucky refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Kentucky. The first small branch was established in 1834. In 2022, the church claimed 37,830 members in 83 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in New Jersey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kansas</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kansas refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Kansas. The first congregation of the church in Kansas was organized in 1895. As of 2022, it has grown to 39,356 members in 74 congregations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in West Virginia</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in West Virginia refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in West Virginia. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.92% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 2% of West Virginians self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 9th largest denomination in West Virginia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Dakota</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Dakota refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in South Dakota. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 1.27% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, less than 1% of South Dakotans self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church. The LDS Church is the 8th largest denomination in South Dakota.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rhode Island</span>

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rhode Island refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Rhode Island.

References

  1. 1 2 "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by State:North Dakota", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 28 May 2023
  2. ↑ Category:North Dakota Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved March 28, 2022
  3. ↑ Martinich, Matt. "Percent LDS by US State". Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "Adults in North Dakota: Religious composition of adults in North Dakota". Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. Pew Research Center . Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  5. ↑ "The Association of Religion Data Archives | State Membership Report". Thearda.com. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 "Counting the faithful: Mormon church thrives". Inforum. March 29, 2003. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  7. ↑ Vatnsdal, Emma (6 January 2019). "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grows to third Fargo congregation". Inforum. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  8. ↑ Horwath, Bryan (5 April 2013). "Growing the faith: Some Dickinson churches see surging congregations". The Dickinson Press. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  9. ↑ "New ward, leadership established for Mormon congregations in region". minotdailynews.com. Minot Daily News. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  10. ↑ Dalrymple, Amy (16 April 2016). "With influx of people from western states, Mormon congregations in Oil Patch have swelled". Inforum. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  11. 1 2 Griffith, Michelle (October 11, 2020), "Number of Latter-day Saints missionaries in Dakotas double amid COVID-19 pandemic", Grand Forks Herald, retrieved May 25, 2021
  12. ↑ Miller, Alan (29 June 2020). "New angel atop Bismarck temple of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints". KFYR. Retrieved 26 October 2022.


Ovalportrait-josephsmith-Carter.jpg

This article related to the Latter Day Saint movement is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.