This list of films of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes the non-commercial commissioned by or officially produced by (LDS Church). Feature-length films are typically premiered and exclusively shown at the 's Legacy Theatre in downtown, before being released to Temple Visitors' Centers, and eventually home use. In the 1970s, the church also commissioned to produce short films for use in the. These films, shown mostly in the and, teach religious principles, church history, and general kindness.

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Title Year of release Duration Plot / notability Reference The Decision 1957 15 min. The true story of the decision faced by a young LDS serviceman forced to choose between social acceptance and obedience to the Word of Wisdom. As the Twig is Bent 1958 26 min.

A father's use of tobacco contributes to his inactivity in the Church and has an adverse effect on his two young boys. Emphasizes the importance of temple marriage and of a good example. An anti-smoking video about a father trying to quit smoking. Hearts of the Children 1959 27 min. Features President Joseph Fielding Smith and his emphasis on the importance of genealogy and temple work. Historical vignettes dramatize events from the lives of the Prophet Joseph Smith's ancestors in order to create interest in our own ancestors. Unto the least of These 1959 32 min.

Belle Spafford, who was general Relief Society president at the time the film was produced, introduces the story of a visiting teacher who is not convinced of the worth of the visiting teaching program. Through subsequent experiences, the visiting teacher learns how her labors can bring joy to herself and to others. Starring Lethe Tatge. How Near To The Angels 1959 43 min.

Depicts the positive influence an adviser can have when a young LDS woman must make some difficult decisions about whom she will marry. Places emphasis on temple marriage. Starring Leth Tatge. Til Death Do Us Part 1960 21 min. A young LDS woman is torn between her desire to marry a nonmember and her loyalty to her parents and to the Church. Up In Smoke 1960 22 min. This facetious look at a tobacco company's attempts to make cigarette smoking enticing both entertains and makes its point.

An anti-smoking video about the dangers of cigarette smoking. A Time For Sowing 1960 22 min. The Gray family are Church members with human weaknesses and strengths. The effects of parental behavior and example on the children are clearly dramatized. Shannon 1961 33 min. Depicts the persistent and loving efforts of a Young Women leader to bring a teenage girl back into church activity.

My Brother's Keeper 1961 33 min. An ineffective Sunday School teacher causes a young boy to become negative toward the Church.

The patient efforts of a bishop eventually bring him back. A Chosen People 1961 25 min. Based on a true story of an Indian chief's dream wherein he was told to search for a people who possessed a book containing a history of his ancestors. Recaps the coming forth of the Book of Mormon and emphasizes the ties between the American Indians and the Book of Mormon. The Worth Of Souls 1961 27 min. Sunday golf seems to lose its importance as Joe hears his young son tearfully express a desire for his parents to be sealed in the temple. Joe's revived interest in his family and in genealogy helps him to become active in the Church.

Documentary about the harmony of science and religion, featuring interviews with, and. Summer of Decision 1962 27 min. A sheltered young LDS man goes away to college and runs into opposition to his faith and beliefs. As he struggles, counsel from an Institute teacher and a nightmare dream about a car crash with his girlfriend, reaffirm his faith and his testimony. Follow Me 1962 25 min. Shows how principles Christ exemplified and taught can help resolve interpersonal feuding problems among adults and children.

They Came Singing 1962 25 min. Produced for Church Information Services and narrated by Richard L. Scenes from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 1955 European tour highlight this presentation, which traces the musical heritage of the Church and emphasizes the importance of music in the Church.

Measure Of A Man 1962 23 min. A young man must decide whether to follow the crowd and drink beer or to do what he knows is right.

Dramatizes problems youth may confront in dealing with peer pressure. Worth Waiting For 1962 27 min. Julie and Joe are determined to marry, in spite of counsel from friends and parents. It is not until Julie sees the unhappy circumstances of a married friend that she and Joe decide that a happy marriage is worth waiting for. The story of Lorenzo Snow's revelation on tithing, while the church faces debt and drought. A Family's Concern 1963 29 min. A rancher's search for lost sheep and later for a lost boy is likened to the effort sometimes needed to locate lost genealogical information about ancestors.

President David O. Mckay concludes the film by encouraging members in their genealogical responsibilities. Bitter Wind 1963 30 min. This story of an American Indian boy whose family is destroyed by alcoholism presents a powerful message for all ages and races. By Their Fruits 1963 26 min.

Sponsored by the Sunday School. This modern parable depicts three Sunday School teachers of varying degrees of effectiveness and how the diligence or slothfulness of each is reflected in the lives of their students. The Morning Breaks 1964 17 min.

A brief introduction to the history of the Church up to the production date of the film. Lowell Thomas narrates the prologue, and Richard L. Evans tells the story of the Church. Music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Brief overview of the; produced for the The Long Road Back 1965 25 min. This dramatization depicts the long and difficult road a young man faces in repenting of unchastity and immoral behavior with his girlfriend. How Do I Love Thee? Two young women who are roommates have differing philosophies. One disregards morals in an effort to win the affections of a boyfriend. The other fights to maintain standards. A different comes from each decision.

Love Is For The Byrds 1965 26 min. Dramatizes how important effective communications in marriage can be and how difficulties may result when both partners cannot agree on their roles in marriage. Last Day At Carthage 1967 6 min.

Depicts the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage Jail; a narration with photography of the jail and the surrounding landscape in black and white. When Thou Art Converted 1967 29 min. A hardworking elders quorum president finds that loving all the members of his quorum is not easy when one of those members is a strong business competitor. Emphasizes the importance of finding answers to life's problems in the scriptures. Starring Gordon Jump.

Worthy To Stand 1968 29 min. A young lawyer devotes little time to his home teaching and finds his efforts of little value to his families.

Discouraged, he asks for a release, because he considers his time to be precious. A letter from a missionary whose parents are separating helps him to see how he has failed.

The missionary's prayer for his parents is answered as the home teacher helps them toward reconciliation. Feed My Sheep 1968 30 min. A Sunday School seeks ways to better influence her students. Her vital interest in the everyday lives of her students brings her good results and great satisfaction.

Walk In Their Shoes 1968 24 min. Stan and his younger sister, Cheryl, resent their parents' interference in what they consider to be their own affairs. When the parents must leave town for a short time to be with grandma in the hospital, Stan is placed in charge.

When conflicts arise, Stan acts like a parent, a role he has never before tried to understand. Marriage- What Kind For You? An engaged couple view four other couples at a New Year's office party. They are able to see different kinds of marriage relationships. Useful for both married and unmarried couples as a basis for discussion on building positive marital relationships. Starring Gordon Jump.

Tom Trails 1968 3 hours 34 min. A photographed TV series about Tom Trails and the trials he goes through in High School including speaking in front of class, repenting of his sin with a woman, being falsely accused of attempted murder. Are You The One? Although Doug and Marilyn have strong feelings for each other, they discover major differences in attitude that warn them of major conflicts should they decide to marry. Never A Bride 1969 22 min.

A self-seeking girl thinks she has found the right man while on vacation at the horse ranch, but she is disappointed to discover that she really has little to offer when he becomes engaged to a more mature girl. She learns that it is more important to be the right person than to find the right person. Mirror, Mirror 1969 24 min. An insecure teenager redirects his life to concentrate on those things he can do well, rather than on those things he cannot do. This presentation is good for bolstering self-image.

Filmed at Lagoon theme park and at Provo High School in Provo, Utah. In Polynesia, Johnny has come to the island to bargain eight cows for Mahana to be his wife. Filmed at Laie, O'ahu, Hawaii. For Time Or Eternity 1969 28 min. Dramatizes the conflict a young LDS woman faces in trying to decide if she will marry in the temple or outside of the temple.

Filmed in California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Young women form the as resistance against worldly trends. Starring Gordon Jump. That Which Was Lost 1969 29 min. As Rick becomes associated with wayward hippie friends who smoke and take drugs, the concern of an adviser and an unpleasant experience help him to realize the importance of some of the things he thought he could give up. Shows how love and persistence can bring back the 'lost sheep.'

A Day For Justin 1970 28 min. The story of a boy who discovers for himself that self-sacrifice in the service of others brings blessings. Starring Johnny Whittaker. What About Thad? The story of a shy eight-year-old boy growing up without much love or acceptance from his family, teachers, or friends. One day Thad gets bullied by his peers at church, and he throws a rock at the church window breaking it. His two primary teachers try to figure out what went wrong with Thad.

Illustrates some of the problems in making the Church program work on his behalf. Featuring Gordon Jump. Ice Cream and Elevators 1971 27 min. A BYU documentary on the lives of students living in the BYU apartment and going to school at BYU in the 1970s. Run Dick, Run Jane 1971 24 min.

A BYU documentary about running and exercise. Features George Romney. The true story of a boy no one thinks is important. After his sudden death one winter morning, acquaintances begin to reflect on the needs of every individual child. Elaine Dart, Not Like Other People 1975 14 min. This documentary shows Elaine Dart's success in dealing with cerebral palsy.

Through perseverance and patience, she has learned to coordinate her feet to accomplish even such intricate tasks as threading a needle, stringing beads, and knitting. The true story of a champion athlete who is given only six months to live. His last race, with time itself, becomes his greatest as he dedicates his life to the children he teaches, making every child feel important. Scott is trying earn enough money for karate gear by working first as a paperboy, then at a Drive-in-Burger called Ripples; he is also trying to gain confidence to call Pam on a date. Starring Marc McClure.

Filmed at Ripples in Provo, Utah. An elderly widow anxiously awaits mail from her family, but letters do not come. The neighbors make life bearable, but they cannot replace her family. Helps to motivate children and adults alike to maintain communication with their elderly parents and grandparents.

Starring Lethe Tatge. Making A Better World 1978 28 min. A young man begins to stray from church activity. His bishop involves him in the bishop's youth committee, where he finds fulfillment in service activities. Uncle Ben 1978 27 min.

The true story of an alcoholic who seeks custody of nephews and a niece orphaned by an accident. As he faces the challenge to overcome his alcohol problem and be a good father, he realizes a greater reward than he had imagined. Dream Big 1978 10 min. Documents a true story about Glen Cunningham, who after a serious accident in his youth was told he would never walk again. Through determination and courage, Glen became a famous, record-breaking runner.

Emphasizes how important it is to set goals high and work toward them. The Guilty 1978 21 min. This dramatization, produced for LDS audiences, is based on a story (by Elder Marion D. Hanks) that teaches love and concern for others. This takes place inside an LDS chapel during sacrament testimony meeting. Starring Gordon Jump.

Randy, a teenager, tries to gain his father's approval by excelling in sports. Randy wants more independence, but his father feels the need to be firm in his guidance as long as he is providing for his son. The ending song, 'If I Could Dream,' was written and performed by Merrill Jenson. Emmett Smith is a runner and coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix Arizona. When he develops a brain tumor, he gets surgery and is told he may never run again. After that he is determined to regain his balance and focus as he's struggling to run with the students. Meanwhile, another student, Cindy Duncan, is crippled and confined to a wheelchair, but is determined to be able to walk on crutches and then walk without them.

A blind man is going to have eye surgery but his wife is worried, thinking she'll look ugly to him. Takes place in the 1940s era. Music is composed by Merrill Jenson.

Lilies Grow Wild 1979 15 min. A timeless feature set in the 1950s. Depicts the unusual way in which a rural school teacher's class learns about self-esteem and the importance of every person including a troubled boy named Jeddy. Begin with the End in Mind 1979 29 min.

As a result of an argument between a father and his son, the father is motivated to increase his effectiveness as a teacher in the Church. By getting help and by using meetinghouse library materials, he improves both his teaching and his communication with his son. Christmas Snows, Christmas Winds 1979 28 min. One man reminisces of warm Christmas memories from his childhood. But he cannot forget one Christmas experience that still brings him regret as he remembers his unkindness to a German girl at the Christmas concert. The story of a first-year college student who needs help and of a teacher who takes time to be her friend.

Points out that feelings of inadequacy are extremely common in human experience, and can be overcome. Depicts a father's struggle with bitterness toward the teenage driver of a car that killed his young son.

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One day the father sees a sign made by his son that says 'Love One Another.' His whole attitude changes, and he seeks to help the boy who killed his son. Music is composed by Merrill Jenson.

Greater Love 1980 14 min. A young boy needs a blood transfusion to survive after a car accident. Because he has a rare blood type, only his sister can give the blood immediately.

When the boy is out of danger after the transfusion, his sister reveals the depth of her love for him. Joseph Smith: The Man 1980 9 min. The years between our day and the time of the Prophet Joseph Smith are effectively spanned as Lethe Tatge recounts to a group of children what her great-grandfather told her of his first hand experiences with the prophet.

A widowed janitor (played by ) yearns for company on Christmas and daydreams about the spirit of the holiday. A Marvelous Work Begins 1982 17 min.

Some of the major events in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon are dramatized, including the loss of the 116 pages of original manuscript. 's story about a dying young girl, and her artist neighbor (played by ) who yearns to paint his masterpiece. Some high school football players plan on giving an award to the ugliest girl in school. But one teenage boy learns about her beauty inside and how she helps kids with disabilities; he later decides to give the best award for making a difference to the kids in need. Church In Action 19 40 min.

Documents highlights of Church history from the years 1981 to 1985. Before Columbus 1986 14 min. A documentary approach to how some of the ancient American ruins and artifacts relate to the Book of Mormon. Teacher Do You Love Me?

A true story about a rebellious boy named Mark who disrupted Primary class. His caring teacher takes time to help him to be a better boy. Part of the 'Hold to the Rod' series, volume 7.

The power of the Lord's word is compared with other dynamic and subtle powers that are around us every day. The story of Marie and her efforts to use the scriptures to influence an inactive father, a wavering friend, and a Sherem-like antagonist illustrate the power of Scriptures to resist temptation.

Filmed at UVSC Orem College (Now UVU) in Orem, Utah. Note: The two World Trade Center towers in New York are featured in this video before they were destroyed on September 11, 2001. Part of the 'Hold to the Rod' series, volume 8. Electrical and spiritual power are compared.

Reading for understanding and then applying the scriptures in our own life are essential skills illustrated by this story. Gary's experiences parallel the story of the broken bow in the Book of Mormon. Part of the 'Hold to the Rod' series, volume 9. Three stories illustrate the role of prayer and scripture study in the process of experiencing a 'mighty change' of heart. An analogy is drawn between physical birth and spiritual rebirth. Part of the 'Hold to the Rod' series volume, 10. Two presentations provide visual support for a lesson on interpreting symbolic language in the scriptures.

The first presentation, a visual interpretation of the symbols in an ordinance used in Moses' time, emphasizes the elements of blood, ears, hands, and feet. The second presentation focuses on the process of the seed-soil-rain-wheat-flour food chain, which is similar to the revelation-scripture-study-ponder-power-in-your-life chain.

Part of the 'Hold to the Rod' series, volume 11. The word of the Lord is light, which has a variable effect upon people according to their individual perception. This presentation is a visual role play of how the scriptures are used (or not used) to provide direction in the lives of Jed Fischer, his sister Brenda, and two of their nonmember friends. This presentation is also the introduction to a series of 'look for' comprehension skills. Filmed at Provo High School in Provo, Utah.

Part of the 'Hold to the Rod' series, volume 12. It focuses on the scriptures as a tool to help those who know about God really come to know him. Kelly Jordan is a young man whose lifestyle is alienating him from his family and from God. With the scriptures as a guide, Kelly's mother and father formulate an unusual plan to help Kelly learn to 'look to God and live.'

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A Story Of Strength 1987 28 min. Produced for the sesquicentennial of the Church in the British Isles. Depicts events in the early history of the Church in the British Isles and its strength there today. The story of 's conversion. Also depicts an Italian pastor converted to the Book of Mormon, which he found unidentified with its title torn off. Shows scenes from the Book of Mormon. A documentary about individuals and families whose lives were improved through the.

The Prodigal Son 1990 31 min. He had made mistakes. Serious mistakes like taking drugs and hanging out with friends who later betrayed him and beat him up. Mistakes that deeply grieved his father and angered his older brother. Then, finally, change occurred after his former friends left him for dead. After months in a rehabilitation center, his return home was a thrill to all. Except his brother.

Burdened by Pride and resentment, he disbelieved his prodigal brother's change of heart. The resulting relationship threatened to destroy any hope for peace in the newly reunited family.

A returning missionary recounts his experiences of sharing the gospel. Portrays what it is like to be a missionary. Excellent tool for encouraging young men to prepare themselves for missionary service. A family grieves after their daughter dies, before learning how they can be reunited through the.

To This End Was I Born 1992 27 min. A depiction of Jesus Christ in the final days in the Passover supper, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, the trail in Jerusalem leading up to his crucifixion on the cross at Calvary, the spirit world and his resurrection from the tomb. Music composed by Kurt Bestor. The Maze 1992 10 min.

A teenage competition through a maze is used as an analogy to show how the scriptures help us get through life. Recounts the story of the building of the, in a film commemorating the centennial of its dedication. Follows the life and struggles of a small group of early converts to the church, beginning in the eastern through their journey and settlement in pioneer. The Mediator 1994 11 min. A portrayal of the analogy Elder Boyd K. Packer used in his April 1977 general conference address. A young man who fails to pay a debt is saved from the grasp of justice through the mediation of a friend.

Firm In The Faith Of Christ 1994 22 min. A grandfather tells his grandson a story about Captain Moroni in Ancient America as an example of a true hero. Captain Moroni tells Zerahemnah and his men to repent and depart with a covenant of Peace or be killed. Moroni's faith and loyalty to the Savior provide an example all Saints should follow.

The Pride Cycle 1994 15 min. An historical illustration of the great pride of the people of Zarahemla in 1st century BC 20 years before the birth of the Savior. The prophet Nephi condemns the Nephite Judges and calls them fools for corrupting the law. The prophet Nephi foretells the murder of the chief judge as a testimony of the wickedness of the people. My Joy Is Full 1994 4 min. Visuals and music highlight the Savior's visit among the inhabitants of ancient America in the 1st century, providing a unique view of his caring, compassion, and love for his children Oh Ye Fair Ones 1994 5 min. A LDS Church video taking place around the 5th century in Ancient North America in the downfall of the Nephite Nation.

As he and his son Moroni behold the hundreds of thousands of Nephites slain in the last great battle with the Lamanites, Mormon laments, 'O ye fair ones, how could ye have departed for the ways of the Lord.' The Touch 1996 10 min. The 'Woman' knew the world had much to offer - except to her.

Condemned by the Levitical law that pronounced anyone with an 'issue of blood' unclean and untouchable, her life was one of shattered hopes. All she wanted was to be normal, to be loved. But it seemed impossible - everyone around her knew of her twelve-year affliction.

Portrays events that occurred in the from shortly before ' birth until shortly after His visit to the peoples of the Americas. Finding Faith in Christ 2003 30 min. A depiction of Jesus Christ's life, including the ministry in Jerusalem, his suffering and death on the cross and his resurrection from the tomb. Portrays the life of; released in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Smith's birth. Documents the lives of six devout Mormons living across the world. Received a PG rating, and was distributed by the LDS Church to movie theaters, both firsts for the church. References.

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By David Stewart and Matt Martinich Return to Geography Area: 70,273 square km. Nicknamed the 'Emerald Isle' for its abundance of green vegetation, Ireland is an island to the west of Great Britain surrounded by the Irish Sea and North Atlantic Ocean.

The United Kingdom controls the northeastern portion of the island as Northern Ireland. A wet temperate maritime climate characterized by mild winters and cool summers occurs throughout the country as a result of high latitude and the North Atlantic Current. The weather is often cloudy and humid.

Terrain consists of rolling hills and small mountains with some coastal plains and interior plateaus. The western coastline is marked by numerous inlets and small peninsulas. Major rivers include the Shannon, Barrow, and Siur. Water pollution in lakes is an environmental issue. Ireland is administratively divided into 29 counties and five cities. Population: 4,250,163 (July 2010) Annual Growth Rate: 1.102% (2010) Fertility Rate: 1.85 children born per woman (2010) Life Expectancy: 75.76 male, 81.24 female (2010) Peoples Irish: 87.4% Other white: 7.5% Asian: 1.3% Black: 1.1% Mixed: 1.1% Unspecified: 1.6% Irish constitute a strong majority.

Other whites include peoples from the British Isles and other Europeans. Asian and African immigrants have arrived in greater numbers in recent years. Languages: English (91%), Gaelic (6%), other (3%). English and Gaelic are the official languages. English is most commonly used as a result of centuries of English rule.

According to the 2006 census, 1.66 million Irish claim some knowledge of Gaelic, although one million of these report speaking Gaelic less than once a week, and only 72,000 report speaking Gaelic on a daily basis outside of education. The few fluent Gaelic speakers are concentrated along the west coast. Only English has over one million speakers (3.87 million). Literacy: 99% (2003) History Celtic tribes settled the island several centuries before the birth of Christ. Christianity arrived prior to the Middle Ages and flourished. Irish missionaries facilitated the spread of Christianity throughout Europe in the subsequent centuries.

Norse and Viking invasions began in the eighth century and persisted for several hundred years. Dublin and most other coastal cities were founded as Viking settlements and trading posts. The English invaded in the twelfth century and conflict continued until the end of the twentieth century as a result of colonial rule. In the 1840s, the Great Famine resulted in mass emigration to the United States and as many as one million deaths. In 1916, the Easter Monday Rebellion was an Irish insurrection which attempted to overthrow British rule but failed.

Rebellion and guerrilla warfare persisted until 1921 when independence was obtained for 26 of the 32 Irish counties; the remaining six became Northern Ireland. Ireland left the British Commonwealth in 1949 and joined the European Community (today known as the European Union) in 1973.

Irish nationalist groups seeking reunification with Northern Ireland challenged efforts by Irish and British governments to maintain law and order. In recent years, violence has declined and greater dialogue between Irish and British governments has occurred.

Culture Ireland is renowned for its poetry, literature, music, folklore, and scenery. Due to remoteness and separation from the mainland resulting with little contact with Ireland proper, the Aran Islands have been instrumental in preserving many aspects of Irish culture, such as the Gaelic language, through the many centuries of English colonization. Irish culture has influenced many nearby European nations. Halloween has its roots in Irish folklore and Medieval Christianity which was popularized in the United States following the mass immigration of Irish in the nineteenth century. Rugby and soccer are popular sports. Irish cuisine heavily uses potatoes, cabbage, wheat, and pork.

Cigarette consumption rates are higher than the United Kingdom, but are representative for Western Europe. Ireland has one of the highest alcohol consumption rates worldwide. Divorce rates are low. Economy GDP per capita: $42,200 (2009) 90.9% of US Human Development Index: 0.965 Corruption Index: 8.0 Ireland has a small, developed economy which relies on trade with other nations for revenue. The global financial crisis severely affected Ireland, resulting in acute recession.

Average home prices fell 50% from 2007 levels and the GDP declined by 7.5% in 2009. Unemployment nearly doubled, reaching 11.8% in 2009. Despite the recent downturn in the economy, standards of living are high. Services employ two-thirds of the workforce and generate half of the GDP. Industry employs 27% of the workforce and generates 46% of the GDP.

Primary industries include industrial and valuable metals, food products, clothing, pharmaceuticals, machinery, glass, software, and tourism. Agriculture constitutes less than 10% of the GDP and employs a similar percentage of the workforce. Major crops include turnips, barley, potatoes, sugar beets, and wheat. Natural resources include natural gas, peat, and a variety of minerals and metals.

The United Kingdom, the United States, Belgium, and Germany are primary trade partners. Perceived corruption in Ireland is among the lowest worldwide and compares to Scandinavia and Western Europe. Faiths Christian: 92.2% Other: 2.1% Unspecified: 1.5% None: 4.2% Christians Denominations Members Congregations Catholic 3,714,642 Church of Ireland 123,255 Presbyterian 23,546 Orthodox 20,798 Methodist 12,160 Apostolic/Pentecostal 8,116 Jehovah's Witnesses 5,868 114 Lutheran 5,279 Evangelical 5,276 Baptist 3,338 Latter-Day Saints 2,799 13 Seventh Day Adventists 492 8 (includes Northern Ireland) Religion Ireland exhibits one of the most religiously active populations in Europe. Most Irish are Catholic (86.8%). 60% of Irish Catholics reportedly attend mass weekly. The second largest religious group is the Church of Ireland (2.9%) followed by Muslims (0.76%). Presbyterians, Orthodox Christians, and Methodists each constitute less than one percent of the population.

A 2005 survey estimated the number of active Evangelical Christians at around 30,000 (0.7%). Six percent of Irish are unaffiliated. Religious Freedom Persecution Index: The constitution protects religious freedom which is upheld by governmental policy and law. Abuse of religious freedom is not tolerated.

There is no state religion and it is illegal for one religious group to be promoted over another. Missionaries may proselyte freely. Religious groups are not required to register with the government. Religious instruction in public schools is allowed but not mandatory.

There are few reported instances of societal abuses of religious freedom. Largest Cities Urban: 61% Dublin, Cork, Galway, Tallaght, Blanchardstown, Limerick, Waterford, Clondalkin, Lucan, Swords.

All 10 of the largest cities have an LDS congregation. 24% of the national population resides in the 10 largest cities.

LDS History Ireland was among the first destinations for LDS missionaries in Europe following the commencement of missionary work outside the United States in the late 1830s. In 1840, future Church President John Taylor arrived to Ireland shortly after the first missionaries arrived and preached to over 600. Robert king actor.

By the fall, the Church created its first branch in Hillsborough with 35 members. In the 1840s, nearly all the approximately 100 Irish Latter-day Saints immigrated to Utah. Missionary work was reestablished following the Great Famine in the 1850s, and by 1856 there were 300 members. Missionary work progressed slowly for the following century.

Catholics were admonished to never attend the religious meeting of another faith. Starting from the beginning of the twentieth century, missionaries found success working among German immigrants, leading to a preponderance of ethnic Germans among church members in many areas. In 1946, only one Latter-day Saint in the Dublin Branch was a former Catholic; most were German immigrants or former Protestants. Many of the German immigrants later emigrated to the United States.

The Irish Mission was organized in 1962. Seminary and institute began in the mid-1970s. In 1983, the Ireland Dublin Mission pioneered a stop smoking program which was later utilized in other LDS missions. In 2010, the Church consolidated the Ireland Dublin Mission with the Scotland Edinburgh Mission into the Scotland/Ireland Mission headquartered in Edinburgh. Membership Growth LDS Membership: 2,799 (2009) There were 300 LDS members by 1900. In 1978, there were 750 members, most of which were baptized in the past two decades. In 1995, membership totaled 2,300 in the Republic of Ireland, 1,700 of which resided within the boundaries of the Dublin Ireland Stake.

By year-end 2000, there were 2,332 LDS members. In the 2000s, membership grew slowly and totaled 2,610 in 2002, 2,710 in 2006, and 2,772 in 2008.

Over the past decade, the Church experienced the most rapid growth in 2002 as membership increased by 10% from year-end 2001 levels, although it is unclear how many new members were retained or whether other factors were involved. Most years experienced either annual membership decline of less than one percent or membership increase of up to two percent. Most recent LDS growth has been among non-Irish immigrants, including Chinese, other Asians, Africans, Middle Easterners, and Eastern Europeans.

The census counted 833 self-identifying Latter-day Saints in 2002 and 1,237 in 2006; a 48% increase. Officially reported LDS membership for Ireland increased by only 3.8% during this period. In 2009, one in 1,518 people was LDS. Congregational Growth Wards: 4 Branches: 9 The Dublin Branch divided in 1975 to create a second congregation in the city. The Dublin Ireland Stake was created in 1995. In the late 1990s, there were four wards and 15 branches nationwide.

The Limerick Ireland District has operated since 1985. In 2000, there were four wards and nine branches. In 2002, one new branch was created but one branch was discontinued the following year. In 2010, there were four wards and nine branches. Activity and Retention 1,100 members from Ireland and Northern Ireland attended a special conference with President Hinckley in 1995. During the 2008-2009 school year, 134 were enrolled in seminary or institute. Between 2000 and 2009, the average number of members per congregation increased from 179 to 215.

70 members from the Terenure Ward gathered to clean and perform maintenance work on their chapel in 2003. In 2009, the Galway Branch had 60 attending Sunday meetings, doubling sacrament attendance in a short period of time. Most congregations appear to have between 50 and 100 active members.

Nationwide active membership is estimated at 1,000, or 35% of total membership. Language Materials Languages with LDS Scripture: English All LDS materials and scriptures are available in English. Church materials are available in many of the native or second languages spoken by immigrant groups from Europe and Africa.

Meetinghouses In 2010, congregations met in at least 12 meetinghouses, which included several Church-built meetinghouses. Some smaller branches met in rented spaces. Humanitarian and Development Work The Church has conducted little humanitarian service in Ireland due to high standards of living and few natural disasters. Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects Religious Freedom The Church faces no governmental restrictions regarding worship or proselytism. Foreign missionaries may serve in Ireland and report no challenges in obtaining visas. Cultural Issues The strength and size of the Catholic Church has been a major challenge for LDS mission outreach in Ireland since proselytism began in the 1840s. Efforts from Catholic authorities in the past to dissuade Catholics from investigating or participating in non-Catholic denominations have made outreach difficult.

The influence of the Catholic Church has slightly waned in recent years, yet this has not been of much benefit to the LDS Church as secularism has filled this void. High alcohol consumption rates pose an obstacle for missionary work In the early 1840s, Father Theobald Mathew, a Catholic missionary, enrolled over three million Irish - more than half of the nation's adult population at the time - in a pledge of total abstinence from alcohol, but it this pledge does not appear to have generated lasting results. The mission developed a stop smoking program to address smoking challenges manifested by investigators and the general population, although work with alcohol has been less successful. National Outreach Ireland experiences modest levels of national outreach.

Current LDS mission outreach centers are established in 12 of the 34 administrative counties and cities of Ireland, home to 61% of the national population. However, only 37% of the national population resides in a city with an LDS congregation.

Approximately 40 cities with between 10,000 and 30,000 inhabitants have no mission outreach centers. Only one city with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants has an LDS congregation (Mullingar). The Church's sole mission in Ireland previously provided consistent full-time missionary outreach with typically over 100 full-time missionaries for several decades administering a smaller population than most European missions. Dublin suburbs distant to LDS meetinghouses and larger cities with at least a handful of active members provide the greatest potential for establishing additional congregations. However, the lack of any increase in congregations over the past decade, the consolidation of the Ireland Dublin Mission with the Scotland Edinburgh Mission, and slow membership growth indicate that little expansion in national outreach will likely occur in the immediate future. The preponderance of baptisms among non-Irish immigrants who live primarily in Dublin and other large cities, in contrast to low receptivity among the native Irish, as well as limited missionary manpower, offer little rationale at present for expansion of mission outreach beyond currently established centers.

Any future strides gained in national outreach will be reflected in rates of member activity and convert retention and member involvement in missionary activity. With the downsizing of the full-time missionary force in the late 2000s, the Church has sought to at least maintain current levels of convert baptisms or even increase these numbers with a smaller full-time missionary force. Member Activity and Convert Retention Statistics released by the census regarding the 48% increase in self-identified Latter-day Saints between 2002 and 2006 is among the highest percentage increases seen of Latter-day Saints on a census in such a short period of time, and may indicate increased member activity rates, the surge in membership in 2002, and possibly other factors.

However, the lack of any increase in congregations and no failure of any branches to mature into wards in the Dublin Ireland Stake over the past decade point to slow growth with modest convert retention and member activity. Non-Irish converts may experience some integration challenges, although LDS membership, especially among young people, is much more diverse than the Irish population as a whole. Ethnic Issues and Integration African immigrants have been more receptive to LDS mission outreach efforts than the white population and have been highly represented among convert baptisms in recent years. In 2006, Africans numbered less than 40,000 and most originated from Nigeria or South Africa. Non-Irish Europeans most commonly immigrated from the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany; among Asians, many come from China. Non-Irish Europeans present a challenging population for proselytism with as the most represented nations have been among the least receptive in their native lands.

Overall, most congregations appear to accommodate non-Irish members without significant challenges. Language Issues The common usage of English among the general population has eliminated potential conflicts at church regarding communication challenges between members. Some obstacles may exist for immigrant peoples who do not fluently speak English as a second language. The few Gaelic speakers generally speak English fluently, reducing the need for church materials in Gaelic.

Missionary Service Few Irish serve full-time missions, and Ireland remains dependent on other nations to staff its missionary force. In 1995, 160 missionaries served in the Ireland Dublin Mission, which administered the entire island of Ireland. In 2010, the Scotland/Ireland Mission had a missionary complement of 146, enough for one pair for each congregation throughout the mission. If each congregation were to have two missionaries assigned, fewer than 30 full-time missionaries would serve in Ireland. Stressing youth outreach programs and activities sponsored on a congregational level may facilitate increases in youth converts. Emphasis on missionary preparation courses and seminary and institute attendance may help to increase the local full-time missionary force over time.

Leadership Local leadership and active Priesthood holders has been sufficiently developed to support a small stake for 15 years despite the small number of Latter-day Saints in Ireland. The Dublin Ireland Stake Presidency had no Church employees when reorganized in 2000 and 2009.

The absence of Church employees in the stake presidency indicates that local leadership has been developed without reliance on Church Education System staff or personnel. The continued operation of the Limerick Ireland District further demonstrates that some local leadership has been developed in smaller cities in the countryside. Temple The Dublin Ireland Stake attends the Preston England Temple whereas the Limerick Ireland District attends the London England Temple.

Temple trips occur regularly and but are accessible for most members as Dublin and London are connected with a short 70-minute flight. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Island may one day support a small temple as many European nations with small, long established LDS communities have had temples constructed in the past decade. However, few such small temples have been announced since 2000, making the possibility of a temple in Ireland less likely for several more decades. Comparative Growth The extent of national outreach and duration of LDS missionary activity are comparable to much of Western Europe. Ireland appears to have experienced the slowest membership growth rates in the British Isles and ranks among the slowest for Western Europe over the past 30 years.

Only Scandinavia and German-speaking Europe have experienced slower membership growth over this period. For some years, the Ireland Dublin mission was the lowest baptizing mission in the world; more recently, the Greece Athens Mission has held this dubious distinction. Membership growth in Northern Ireland greatly outpaced growth in the Republic of Ireland. By 1978 over 80% of Church membership on the island resided in Northern Ireland, home to just 30% of the island's population.

The percentage of LDS members in Ireland is comparable to many Western European nations, but much lower than the United Kingdom (one member per 1,518 people in Ireland versus one member per 329 people in the United Kingdom). Ireland is one of only three nations which have a stake with fewer than 3,000 Latter-day Saints (the others being Singapore and Trinidad and Tobago) and the only nation with as few members to also have a district. Although the 48% increase of Latter-day Saints reported by the 2006 Irish census appears impressive, many other Christian denominations experienced similar or more impressive gains in self-reported followers, suggesting that additional factors may have been involved. Muslims, Orthodox Christians, Pentecostals, Buddhists, Hindus, and Lutherans all have more adherents than the LDS Church and experienced at least a 50% increase in self reported members during this period whereas Evangelicals, Baptists, and agnostics reported comparable growth rates to the LDS Church.

Increases in the followers of some of these faiths can be attributed at least in part to immigration, such as Orthodox Christians immigrating from Eastern Europe and Buddhists and Hindus from Asia. Seventh Day Adventists gain few new converts year to year. Adventists generally had fewer than 20 convert baptisms annually during the 2000s. Jehovah's Witnesses have seen slow, steady growth with over 100 convert baptisms in 2009. These missionary-oriented denominations utilized member-missionary approaches, reducing costs and increasing retention and productivity.

Future Prospects There appears to be no change in the trend of slow membership growth and lack of new congregations in Ireland for the near future. The 2010 mission consolidation reduced full-time missionary resources allocated, but is unlikely to substantially reduce the number of convert baptisms, which appears to depend more upon member-missionary participation and local receptivity than on the number of full-time missionaries. The First Presidency stated that some of the purposes for consolidating the two missions were confidence expressed in local members increasing their involvement in missionary activity and limited missionary resources worldwide. Increasing missionary activity and success among the non-Irish population will likely result in a greater diversity in membership over the coming years. Greater member and recent convert involvement in finding, teaching, and fellowshipping investigators will be necessary to achieve for greater long term growth.

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