Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide Christian restorationist church founded in the 19th century by Joseph Smith, known for its distinctive theology, missionary work, and strong emphasis on family and community.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian denomination
church
nonprofit organization
religious organization
restorationist church
commonName Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints self-linksurface differs
surface form: LDS Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints self-linksurface differs
surface form: Mormon Church
coreText Book of Mormon
Doctrine and Covenants
Bible
surface form: Holy Bible

Pearl of Great Price
countryOfOrigin United States of America
emphasis community
education
family
humanitarian service
self-reliance
foundedBy Joseph Smith
foundingDate 1830-04-06
foundingPlace Fayette, New York
globalPresence worldwide
governingBody First Presidency
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)
surface form: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
hasClergyTitle apostle
bishop
mission president
prophet
stake president
hasDoctrine Word of Wisdom health code
baptism by immersion
continuing revelation
eternal families
lay priesthood
modern prophets and apostles
plan of salvation
tithing
hasHealthCode abstinence from alcohol
abstinence from coffee and tea
abstinence from tobacco
emphasis on wholesome foods
hasLeaderTitle President of the Church
hasOrdinance baptism
confirmation
endowment
priesthood ordination
sealing
hasPractice baptism for the dead
family history research
family home evening
missionary service
sacrament meeting
temple worship
hasSacredPlace meetinghouse
temple
hasTemple Laie Hawaii Temple
Mesa Arizona Temple
Nauvoo Illinois Temple
Rome Italy Temple
Salt Lake Temple
headquartersLocation Salt Lake City
surface form: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
historicalEvent Mormon pioneers
surface form: exodus from Nauvoo

pioneer migration to Utah
publication of the Book of Mormon in 1830
languageOfScripture English
membershipPolicy open to all races and nationalities
missionaryProgram full-time proselytizing missionaries
senior missionaries
young men missionaries
young women missionaries
operates Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University–Hawaii
Brigham Young University–Idaho
Ensign College
FamilySearch
Missionary Training Centers
organizationalStructure hierarchical
preferredName Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints self-linksurface differs
surface form: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
publishes Ensign magazine (historical)
For the Strength of Youth magazine
Liahona magazine
religion Christianity
selfDescription restored Church of Jesus Christ
shortName Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints self-link
subsidiaryOrganization Institute of Religion program
Primary organization
Relief Society
Seminary program
Sunday School
Young Men organization
Young Women organization
teachesAbout God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost as distinct beings
Jesus Christ as Savior and Redeemer
theologicalTradition Restorationism
welfareProgram Bishops’ Storehouse
Church welfare system
fast offerings
worshipDay Sunday

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Morris K. Udall religion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
this entity surface form: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Hatch religion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
subject surface form: Orrin Hatch
this entity surface form: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City Cemetery religiousAffiliation Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
this entity surface form: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Michael O. Leavitt religion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Marie Windsor religion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Frank Thomas religion Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
this entity surface form: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints