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


As of December 31, 2019, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 62,623 members in 13 stakes, 125 congregations, 46 Family History Centers, two missions, and one temple in Ohio.
Stakes are located in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Kirtland, Toledo, and Youngstown.

History

, became LDS Church headquarters from 1831 to 1838 and at its peak, Kirtland was home to 3,200 members.
In 1979, the Church acquired the Newel K. Whitney store, which is now a popular historic site. About 100,000 people, most LDS Church members, visit the site annually and it was given a $15 million facelift to renovate and rebuild 10 buildings.
In 2020, the LDS Church canceled services and other public gatherings indefinitely in response to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Missions

Kirtland

The Kirtland Temple was used by the main body of the church from 1836-1838. 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. It is currently owned and operated by Community of Christ.

Columbus

The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated on September 4, 1999 by President Gordon B. Hinckley.