The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C. refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Washington, D.C.. Official church membership represented approximately 0.38% of the general population in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Washingtonians self-identified most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
History
In 1933, a large granite chapel was completed in the Washington, D.C., area."Facts and Statistics", Church News, 2020. Retrieved on 3 April 2020. The area had originally established laws prohibiting the practice of activities in the branch, beginning in the 19th century. Even after plural marriage was stopped in the Church, prejudice against the Church was still commonly present in the D.C. area.
After construction of the famous temple, which was originally topped with a statue of Angel Moroni, more attention was given to the church in that area.
Congregations Congregations that meet in the District of Columbia
As of July 2026, the following congregations meet within the District of Columbia: Capitol Hill Ward (English) Chevy Chase Ward (English) Eastern Market YSA Ward Foggy Bottom YSA Ward Mount Pleasant Ward (Spanish) Washington DC Ward (Sign Language) Washington DC 3rd Ward (English)
Other congregations that serve the District of Columbia
Congregations meeting outside the District of Columbia that serve those in the District: Falls Church 2nd Branch (Persian) Montgomery Branch (Mandarin) Potomac SA Ward Takoma Park Branch (French)
Temples
On November 19, 1974, the Washington D.C. Temple was dedicated by church president Spencer W. Kimball. Despite its name, the temple is not located within the District of Columbia; it is located in Kensington, Maryland, approximately three miles north of the city limits.
Meetinghouses
See also
Washington DC LDS Stake
References
Further reading
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External links Newsroom (District of Columbia) ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official site