The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
aka The Mormon Church [LDS]
This church features uniform traditional family-centered religious worship at many locations in the area. The LDS Church is the second largest religious organization in America.
Upcoming California LDS Events
These popular events fill up fast - advance booking required:
Mormon Battalion Days [Last Sat in Jan] - The Mormon Battalion Visitors Center in San Diego is the second most popular LDS historic site in America.
Big Bear LDS Singles Mountain Retreat [Mar - 3rd Weekend] - Glendale 9th Branch Mid-Singles Conference at Big Bear Lake - conquer the mountains - skiing, sledding, or just playing games by the fire.
LDS General Conference [1st Weekend in APR & OCT] - Temple Square Utah.
Mormon Pageants [Summer] - The LDS Experience with Live Music and Drama.
California Mormon Helping Hands [Spring] - LDS Day of Service in California.
Huntington Beach LDS Mid-Singles Conference [May - 3rd Weekend] - three days gathering for beach fun, sun, and a whole lot of spiritual growth and meeting like-minded people.
California Mormon Temple Christmas [DEC] - Live Christmas music programs and outdoor nativity exhibits.
Special Programs
Missionaries are available Sunday mornings to answer your questions about LDS programs and teachings.
Young Single Adults - Groups and Activities -
Family History Center - Research your family tree here with free access to many giant genalogical data bases.
Provident Living - LDS Family financial and legal aid, eduction, employment, physical, social and emotional support.
Boy Scouts - The LDS Church supports cub packs, scout troups and related scouting activities. Open to all young men ages 8-18.
Youth Activities - Weekly activity night, scouts, campouts, weekend dances, seminary gospel study, summer camps and more for youths 8-18.
Sports - Most LDS churchs have indoor basketball or volleyball recreation court that are used
for informal and league games and practices on a weekly basis.
Relief Society (LDS Women's Organization) - very active in local service projects and promoting healthy family life.
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.
Newport Beach Temple
Smaller temple dedicated August 2005 making it the sixth Mormon Temple completed in California.
The Newport Beach temple features a 90 foot single spire and salisbury pink granite from North Carolina instead of the traditional white.
Southern California Mormon Choir
Established in 1953, this 100-voice choral ensemble regularly does concerts featuring classical, sacred, folk, patriotic and popular choral music throughout Southern California.
Choir Website - Concert News
Orange County Mormon Choral Organization
Volunteer Choruses and Orchestra - Public Performances
Choir Website;
With performances at concerts and firesides - Repertoire includes sacred hymns and
repertory choral literature, including major works with orchestra.
Mormon Battalion Visitors Center -
Old Town San Diego
Church operated museum commerating the 1847 completion of the longest infantry march in US History, over 2000 miles from
Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego. The Mormon Battalion consisted of five companies that totaled over 500 men.
Multimedia presentations, historic artifacts including authentic muskets, cannon, and fine artwork.
More Resources
Los Angeles LDS Church
San Gabriel Valley LDS Church
Orange County LDS Church
Long Beach Area LDS Institute of Religion
Provides opportunity for ongoing daily religious studies with 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.
Long Beach LDS Special Interest:
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LDS YSA - Long Beach CA Region
- YSA Groups, Activities and Related Resources
OC Single Adult Conference
O.C. LDS Flash Mob - YouTube -
Burnt Exposure - O.C. LDS Wedding Photographer
OC Beach City Singles - Facebook - LDS Single Adults 31+.
Liahona Home School Support Group - Supports LDS Homeschool groups in Long Beach. Meets every Wednesday for field trips, park days, and other activities.
Cypress College LDS Institute of Religion
9470 Holder, Cypress, CA 90630; 714 828-2971;
Institute Website;
Home of the Cypress Park YSA Ward.
CSU Fullerton LDS Institute of Religion
2470 E Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831; 714 871-5421;
Institute of Religion
Fullerton West LDS Institute of Religion
444 East Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832; 714 526-0373;
Institute Website;
Long Beach Area LDS Deseret Industries
Charitable goods exchange center.
Long Beach LDS News:
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Long Beach LDS Blogs:
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Hawaiian Island Getaway
One of the most popular tourism destinations in the world is the Hawaiian Islands. Local attractions include touring royal palaces,
miles of beautiful beaches and polynesian cultural entertainment venues.
Hyatt Newporter Resort
The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is Long Beach's prime spot for meetings, dining, sports and entertainment.
Featuring 403 luxury guestrooms, suites, Hyatt Business Plan services and four bungalows with private pools.
Resort amenities also feature 16 lighted tennis courts at the Palisades Tennis Club, 9-hole golf course, volleyball,
bicycles, whirlpools, jogging trails, health club and 3 pools.
Anaheim Angels - [APR-SEP]
Radically downsized to 45,000 seats and remodeled to allow easier internal circulation,
the latest incarnation of Angels stadium
features more and better suites and club seats and improved press facilities.
Six immense baseball bats help hold up a curved beam over the main entrance
creating an exciting pro baseball stadium experience.
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