The LDS Church created 4 new stakes in January 2014

The LDS Church created 3 or 4  new stakes in January 2014 (3 of 4 were in the US)

One new stake was created in Idaho.  There are now 128 Stakes in Idaho and 4 temples.

One new stake was created in Arkansas.  There are now 6 Stakes in Arkansas and 0 temples.

One new stake was created in Samoa.  There are now 20 Stakes in Samoa and 1 temple.

One new stake was created in Washington (Rumor?).  There are now 57 or 58 Stakes in Washington and 3 temples.


1. Iona Idaho South - January 19th, 2014
2. Searcy Arkansas - January 26th, 2014
3. Upolu Samoa Tafuaupolu - January 26th, 2014
4. Seattle Washington Shoreline - did this split ? Jan 2014


From ldschurchgrowth.blogspot.com, later confirmed at ldschurchnews.com/callings


There are now 3,055 stakes worldwide, with 1,519 in the US (49.7%) and 1,536 outside the US.

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