Latest from Mormon Land: Wards are up in Utah, way down in California. See by how much.
Also: LGBTQ stories and podcasts worth revisiting; the quest for political balance among Latter-day Saints; the Tabernacle Choir’s tour; Wilford Woodruff’s “other” revelation; and fresh evidence about that purported Joseph Smith photo.
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The San Diego Temple will close in July to undergo extensive renovations. An independent church tracker reports that California lost a net total of 55 congregations in 2022.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.