Contents
- 1 How do I contact the LDS Church?
- 2 How do I send an email to President Nelson?
- 3 How much do LDS apostles get paid?
- 4 Who is the most senior LDS apostle?
- 5 How do I order LDS garments online?
- 6 When was President Nelson called as prophet?
- 7 Is the owner of Costco Mormon?
- 8 Is the Mormon Church growing or declining?
- 9 Can Mormons use birth control?
- 10 Who is the youngest Mormon apostle?
- 11 Which LDS prophet served the longest?
- 12 Who is next in line for the LDS prophet?
How do I contact the LDS Church?
Use our Ask Us service. Submit a request online, or call 1-801-240-3500. Submit a request online.
How do I send an email to President Nelson?
You can mail a letter to First Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 150 East North Temple, Salt Lake City 84150. They have asked members not to write them about issues and questions; and if you do that, the letter will be sent to your stake presidency.
How much do LDS apostles get paid?
In accordance with approved procedures, the annual General Authority base living allowance has been increased from $116,400 to $120,000. This will begin with your paycheck issued on January 10, 2014 (pay period 1). If those numbers are accurate, general authorities’ living allowance rose about three percent a year.
Who is the most senior LDS apostle?
In general, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve is the most senior apostle in the church, aside from the President of the Church. When the President of the Church dies, it is the President of the Quorum of the Twelve who becomes the new church president.
How do I order LDS garments online?
Sign in with your LDS Account, click on Garments and Temple Clothing > Garments, and then choose any category and any product. Use the Clothing Feedback link on the garment product page.
When was President Nelson called as prophet?
Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple.
Is the owner of Costco Mormon?
James Sinegal, the co- founder and former CEO of Costco, is Catholic. Costco is not owned by a single individual. It is a multinational corporation managed by a Board of Directors.
Is the Mormon Church growing or declining?
The membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS Church ) as of December 31, 2020, was 16,663,663. LDS church membership growth no longer outpaces the world population growth rate, which was around 1.05% in 2020, meaning the Church is growing slower than the earth’s population is growing.
Can Mormons use birth control?
Contraception and birth control Birth control is not banned by the Church. However, as having children is essential for the spirit children of God to come to earth, Mormon couples are encouraged to have children. Since Mormons do not approve of sex outside marriage other birth control issues do not arise.
Who is the youngest Mormon apostle?
- John Willard Young (October 1, 1844 – February 12, 1924) was a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS Church).
- Young was born in Nauvoo, Illinois to Latter Day Saint apostle Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell.
Which LDS prophet served the longest?
List of presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
| No. | President of the Church | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Howard W. Hunter | 9 months |
| 15 | Gordon B. Hinckley | 12 years, 10 months |
| 16 | Thomas S. Monson | 9 years, 11 months |
| 17 | Russell M. Nelson | Current; 3 years, 5 months (as of today) |
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Who is next in line for the LDS prophet?
Following a tradition that dates from the church’s early years, he is to be succeeded by the longest-serving member of a church governing body known as the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Right now, that man is President Russell M. Nelson, a former heart surgeon, who is 93. Next in line after him is Dallin H.