For the first time in Utah, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has organized a Spanish-language stake for members.
This West Jordan meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pictured Thursday, May 23, 2024, is home to Utah’s first Spanish-speaking stake.
The stake, or cluster of regional congregations, is Utah’s first dedicated solely to Spanish speakers. Carlos A. Godoy, a general authority Seventy in the church, established the stake and said the new entity is an indication of the growth of Latino membership in Utah. Church leaders hope the stake will bring new opportunities for Spanish-speaking members to engage more deeply with their faith. The creation of a stake means more members will get the opportunity to develop as leaders in the church.
Godoy, the general authority Seventy, said more youth-centered activities come with a new stake, too.
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