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California LDS Church
Mormon / LDS Hotlinks:
 California LDS Church - LDS Lifestyle
Mormon Temples and Landmarks
California LDS YSA Groups
- Young Single Adult Activities
LDS Special Interest Groups
- unique congregations and groups including Spanish, Chinese, Deaf, Tagalog and others.
BSA Scout Camps
LDS Festivals
LDS Institute of Religion
Mormon Battalion - California History
Meet LDS Singles in California
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Los Angeles Attractions
Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted
several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a
bustling year-round draw for vacationers.
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Latter-Day Saint Church - LDS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints aka Mormon features uniform traditional family-centered
religious worship at many located in the area. Special programs include women's relief society, youth groups,
scouting, welfare services, family history centers, sports and cultural events, and daily religious study groups (seminary and institute).
The LDS Church is the third largest religious denomination in America (coming behind Catholics and Protestants).
Special Programs
See the Stake Meetinghouse Directory below to find out more about
their special activity programs. There are always missionaries available every Sunday morning
to answer your questions at each church location.
Youth Activities - Weekly activity night, scouts, campouts, summer camps and more for youths 8-18.
Socials and Dances - Weekend socials, dances, firesides and more for youth
and young single adults (YSA) ages 14 and up.
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.
Seminary - Gospel doctrine classes held during the week
- includes both Seminary and Institute classes for ages 14 and up.
Homemaking Class - Monthly seminar for young homemakers.
Family History Research - Research your family tree and learn about
prominent ancestors in your past. Most LDS Churchs have direct access to the world's largest family history library.
Los Angeles Temple
10777 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA;
Official LDS Temple Webpage;
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 sessions.
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 a mission home and Los Angeles Stake Center.
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 and paintings.
Fort Moore Pioneer Monument
Hill Street - Chinatown - Los Angeles, CA. -
Site of Fort built and manned by Mormon Battalion 1847 during occupation of Los Angeles
in the Mexican-American War.
Family Night Adventure
Increase happiness and unity in the home as well as personal satisfaction. Family night will help make
communication happen and open the doors to let you discover each other's hidden talents and ambitions and
prepare for an exciting future.
Los Angeles LDS Stake Directory
Local ward and branch locations and contact info:
Downey California Stake
12425 Orizaba Avenue, Downey, CA 90242; 562-862-5465;
LDS Stake Website;
LDS Church Wards includes family, YSA and Samoan congregations.
East Los Angeles California Stake (Spanish)
2316 Hillview Ave., Monterey Park, California 91754; 323-728-6103;
LDS Stake Website;
Spanish speaking family and YSA wards.
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.
Los Angeles Boy Scouts
The Boys Scouts of America is a highly successful youth organization
that motivates young men and women to build character by honoring
their duty to self, to God and to country through outdoor activity, service, recreation and education.
Cub and Troop programs are oriented for young boys only while older aged (14-20) boys and girls
may participate in coed varsity and venturer programs.
Los Angeles Area LDS Special Interest
News and Updates - These groups contain latest news on weekly dances, activities,
service projects, gospel study, firesides, and mentoring for dating and courtship.
LDS YSA - Los Angeles CA Region
- YSA Groups, Activities and Related Resources
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.
Church History for LDS Families
Quality Bound Family Night Edition
Valetta - Shadow Mountain Press;
The beautifully illustrated book is designed for anyone
wanting to understand more clearly the history of the Church and its ties to the Doctrine and Covenants.
The format – with word helps, illustrations, photos, maps, explanations, and brief commentaries – will be familiar to all who have loved the perennial bestseller
Book of Mormon for LDS Families
New Testament for LDS Families
Old Testament for LDS Families
Beautiful Hardcover Bookcraft Edition includes large print, multiple illustrations, commentaries and explanations.
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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.
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Gold Rush Saints
California Mormons And the Great Rush for Riches
Owens & Bagley - University of Oklahoma Press;
From 1846 to 1857 Mormons played a crucial role in shaping events in California and the West. They were the first American settlers
of San Francisco, and without them, John Sutter might not have built his sawmill and thus discovered gold in 1848.
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La Jolla Hyatt Regency
3777 La Jolla Village Drive , La Jolla, CA 92122;
Location: La Jolla Village Dr Exit from I-5 Freeway
One Block from San Diego Mormon Temple
The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine is San Diego's landmark destination and
a Mobil 4-Star and AAA 4-Diamond Award winner. Creative genius Michael Graves provides
the perfect compliment of business and recreation.
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Oakland City Center Marriott
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607;
Rising twenty-one stories above the city, the Oakland City Center Marriott offers 476 guestrooms with
commanding views of Lake Merritt and the San Francisco skyline.
This resort is located in the heart of revitalized downtown Oakland, adjacent to the Oakland Convention Center.
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