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The church was founded as the Church of Christ in western New York, in 1830 by Smith. Under his leadership, the church's headquarters moved successively to Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois.
Ten years later, after a series of revelations and dramatic visitations to Joseph and others, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized on 6 April 1830, in Fayette, New York.
During World War I, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) was led by President Joseph F. Smith, who navigated the church through the tumultuous period with a focus on neutrality and peace.
Nov 13, 2024 · Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), church that traces its origins to a religion founded by Joseph Smith in the United States in 1830. The term Mormon, often used to refer to members of this church, comes from the Book of Mormon, which was published by Smith in 1830; use of the term is discouraged by the church.
Feb 9, 2010 · In the same year, Smith founded the Church of Christ—later known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—in Fayette. The religion rapidly gained converts, and Smith set up...
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Under the Lord’s direction, Joseph Smith organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 1830.
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During the year 1820, the First Vision happened. It was a miraculous event when God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to the prophet Joseph Smith. Since then, Joseph Smith went on to restore the true Church of Jesus Christ to the earth, called as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
