TALK: Preston's role in the development of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The second talk of Preston Historical Society 2024/25 programme 14 October 2024 7.15 Central Methodist Church, Lune Street Preston PR1 2NL. Doors open at 6.30 for refreshments Martin will consider various sites and people in Preston that played a significant role in this remarkable story. Preston today, has the oldest continuous Latter-day Saint congregation in the world. FOC to members £5 visitors
The church was founded in 1820 in upstate New York. By 1837 the church faced serious opposition and the prophet Joseph Smith was inspired to send seven missionaries to England.
They arrived in Preston on Saturday July 22nd1837 and had remarkable success.
Their work in Preston and surrounding villages proved to be the salvation of the church as tens of thousands of converts emigrated to America.