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Deseret Bookstore – Salt Lake City – Utah

December 12, 2024 0 Comments

Deseret Bookstore - Salt Lake City - Utah

Deseret Book is a prominent retail company specializing in books, media, and products related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its teachings. Established in 1866 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Deseret Book has become a cornerstone of LDS culture, providing resources that promote spiritual growth, family values, and education. The company’s offerings include religious books, scriptures, music, art, home decor, and gift items, catering to the needs of LDS Church members and those interested in its doctrines.

With both physical stores and an extensive online presence, Deseret Book serves customers globally. In addition to retail, it operates a publishing division responsible for producing works by prominent LDS authors, including church leaders. Its flagship location in downtown Salt Lake City is a popular destination for tourists and church members visiting Temple Square. Deseret Book also offers subscription services like Bookshelf Plus, providing access to an expansive library of audiobooks and eBooks. Through its products and services, Deseret Book continues to play a significant role in supporting the spiritual and cultural life of LDS communities.

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For Sale Sign on Mormon (LDS) Church – Utah

December 11, 2024 0 Comments

For Sale Sign on Mormon (LDS) Church - Utah

It was quite the surprise the other day when I came across this scene of an LDS church up for sale in the Salt Valley, the heartland of the Mormon faith. Along this particular stretch of road there are probably 5 different wards in less than 2 miles, and its been that way for almost 50 years. Seeing this prompted me to do a bit of catching up on the Mormon church in Utah, having been away from the state for years. My most recent recollection was of a church expanding, especially its number of temples (the sacred space Mormons get married), across Utah and the globe. But I know enough about Mormonism, and the state western religions in general in the face of rising secularism in Europe and America, that I wasn’t surprised when I came across the following article.

A majority of Utahns don’t identify as Mormon, study says.

“SALT LAKE CITY — A new study on membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints finds that for the first time ever, a majority of Utahns do not identify as Latter-day Saints or Mormons.”

While I can’t specifically tie the decision to sell this one particular church, in the heart of Utah’s largest community, to the changing religious demographics of Utah, I don’t think its a coincidence either.

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Logan Mormon LDS Temple Rainbow – Utah

May 8, 2023 0 Comments

Logan Mormon LDS Temple Rainbow - Utah

Logan Mormon LDS Temple Rainbow. The Logan Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) located in Logan, Utah, United States. It was the second temple built in Utah and the 5th operating temple of the Mormon Church. The Logan Temple was dedicated in 1884. It sits on a hill that overlooks the city, and its architecture is reminiscent of the Gothic Revival style. The temple’s exterior is made of white granite and its spires can be seen from miles away.

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