Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - [LDS / Mormon]
The LDS Church is unique in claiming to be the only true church on the Earth today divinely
restored by God and directed through a living prophet. Patterned after the primitive Christian
church of the bible, its organization includes modern-day prophets, apostles, scripture, revelation and miracles.
It has one of the highest ratios of ordained clergy per member.
The church is well known for its emphasis in family, marital fidelity, education, culture,
scouting, sports, music, charitable service, temples, missionary work and genealogy while honoring
the laws of both God and country.
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LDS Inglewood California Stake
7515 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90045; 310-645-1060;
LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church wards covering the communities of Inglewood, El Segundo, Centinela and Westchester.
Includes YSA, Tongan and Spanish speaking groups.
Los Angeles California Stake
1209 S. Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, CA 90019; 323-731-1350;
LDS Stake Website;
In January 1923 under the supervision of Pres. Heber J Grant, The Los Angeles Stake was the first LDS
stake organized outside of the Intermountain region and the also the first urban stake created outside of Salt Lake City.
Today it covers the Wilshire, Westwood, Hollywood and Adams areas. It also includes a UCLA and USC student wards and a Korean speaking ward.
The Westwood Ward building is located directly behind the Los Angeles Temple, Visitors Center and Mission Home.
Adams Ward
- 1st LDS Ward created in California (1923) - still meets in its landmark building on Manhattan Place featuring LDS themed stained glass windows.
Los Angeles California Santa Monica Stake
3400 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90066; 310-397-3876;
LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards covering the areas of Santa Monica, Westdale, Mar Vista, La Cienega and Pacific Palisades.
Includes YSA and Spanish speaking groups.
West Los Angeles Area LDS Stakes
[ California Directory ]
Long Beach California Stake -
North Hollywood California Stake -
Torrance California North Stake -
Los Angeles Temple
Located in West Los Angeles, it is the second largest temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
and the last temple designed for live endowments.
Originally announced in 1937, the depression and World War II delayed its completion until 1956.
A public visitors center is located directly in back along with Beehive clothing store,
mission home and Los Angeles Stake Center.
UCLA LDS Institute of Religion
856 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310 208-8836;
Institute Website;
Early morning, daytime and evening classes are available at no cost for all students and young adults.
You will also find fun, fellowship and opportunity for service with LDSSA, Institute Council, and Institute Men's and Women's Associations.
USC LDS Institute of Religion
1057 West 30th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213 747-0497;
Institute Website;
Early morning, daytime and evening classes are available at no cost for all students and young adults.
You will also find fun, fellowship and opportunity for service with LDSSA, Institute Council, and Institute Men's and Women's Associations.
Los Angeles Regional Family History Center
10741 Santa Monica Blvd, West Los Angeles, CA 90025; (north of the temple); 310-474-9990;
Center Website;
Discover your family roots and legendary ancestral connections.
A personalized Family History Album makes for a terrific lasting gift for friends and family.
The Los Angeles Regional Family History Center or LARFHC was established in 1964 to service the needs of the then 6.4 million citizens of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
The LARFHC is the second largest branch in the Family History Library System of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
LDS California Bookstore
California Saints - A 150 Year Legacy in the Golden State
- From aiding in the early development of San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento to the ministry of Howard W Hunter
as the first President of the LDS Church from California, Cowan and Homer share with us California's rich LDS history.
Book of Mormon for LDS Families
- Beautiful Hardcover Bookcraft Edition includes large print, multiple illustrations, commentaries and explanations.