October 2021 Edition of the World Report 

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The latest edition of the World Report, a biannual compilation of news from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is now available on Church Newsroom and YouTube. 

The October 2021 edition shares how Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of the Church, helped quell the spread of COVID-19 with a $20 million donation to support UNICEF’s role in the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator.  

This edition also shares more about the Mesa, Arizona, revitalization project for which The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground in 2018. The project is complete — and locals say it’s helping the city find its soul.

Viewers will learn about the latest news from the Church’s ongoing partnership and shared vision with the NAACP, including educational scholarships, a fellowship and a $6 million donation to encourage service and help people in underprivileged areas.  

The most recent World Report also shows how Latter-day Saints and friends of the faith are helping immigrants live better lives through welcome centers across the United States, providing support to Japanese fishermen impacted by the 2011 tsunami and helping beautify one of Guatemala’s historic cities.  

The latest World Report also covers Church leaders’ in-person and virtual ministry and the latest temple news, including eight temple groundbreakings that have taken place in 2021. 

Watch this and more below in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 

The October 2023 Edition of the World Report

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The October 2023 edition of the World Report, a semiannual compilation of news from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is now available on Church Newsroom and YouTube.

You can watch in English, Spanish and Portuguese below. Additional narrated editions are available in Cantonese , French , German , Italian , Japanese , Korean ,  Mandarin , and Russian .

The October 2023 World Report showcases the Church’s humanitarian efforts to help communities in Maui , Türkiye , Syria and Africa . The show also documents the global reach of the Light the World Giving Machines .

The program also highlights temple news from around the world, including the first temple of the Church of Jesus Christ in Thailand . The report offers a glimpse into the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square’s first world tour concert in Mexico City . The spiritual momentum and growth of the Church Educational System is also spotlighted.

Viewers will also see the ministry of the faith’s First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and General Officers. This includes Morehouse College’s inaugural Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize given to President Russell M. Nelson in April 2023. Also highlighted is Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson’s participation in Notre Dame’s Religious Freedom Law Symposium in London .

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See the 2022 statistical report on Church units, membership and missionaries

The statistics — released at the Saturday afternoon session of April 2023 general conference — are through Dec. 31, 2022

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Attendees sing during the congregational hymn at the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a statistical report on the growth and status of the Church as of Dec. 31, 2022.

The report was released during the April 2023 general conference on Saturday, April 1, and published on ChurchofJesusChrist.org .

Church units

  • Stakes — 3,521
  • Missions — 411
  • Districts — 517
  • Wards and branches — 31,330

Church Membership

  • Total membership — 17,002,461
  • New children of record during 2022 — 89,059
  • Converts baptized during 2022 — 212,172

Missionaries

  • Full-time teaching missionaries — 62,544
  • Senior Church-service missionaries — 27,070
  • Young Church-service missionaries — 2,736
  • Read more April 2023 general conference coverage

Quarterly Report

Policy and principles.

“Every ward completes and submits a Quarterly Report to Church headquarters. All attendance and ministering interviews are recorded in Member Tools or LCR . This information automatically completes the corresponding portions of the Quarterly Report. The clerk reviews the report with the bishop and submits it before the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter.

The stake presidency may review the Quarterly Report submitted by each ward. This will help them monitor progress and know where support and instruction are needed. Stake council members may also view each Quarterly Report” ( General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 33.5.1.3 ).

Indicators of Conversion and Church Growth

A section titled “Indicators of Conversion and Church Growth” is included in the Quarterly Report, and it provides information on the following:

  • Members who are sealed to their spouse in the temple
  • Endowed members with a current temple recommend
  • Young men ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood at the appropriate age
  • Males ages 18–25 who are serving or who have served full-time missions
  • Adult males holding the Melchizedek Priesthood and prospective elders ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood
  • Sacrament meeting attendance
  • Converts baptized and confirmed in the last 12 months
  • Adults and youth who have submitted ancestor names for temple ordinances

All of the information in this section is provided automatically from Church headquarters. This section also includes the percentages relating to the information above from one year ago and five years ago to help leaders monitor trends.

Every number and statistic in the Quarterly Report represents an individual member who has unique needs. Leaders should seek direction from the Lord as they consider who may need their help and what help to provide.

Information from these reports is especially important for the bishopric and ward council to use in tracking the progress of ward members and deciding how to strengthen the faith of individuals and families.

Sacrament Meeting Attendance

To record sacrament meeting attendance, use the “Sacrament Meeting Attendance” screen in Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) or Member Tools. The Quarterly Report will automatically be updated with the information entered using the sacrament meeting attendance tool. Attendance at sacrament meeting is recorded each week by the ward clerk or an assistant ward clerk. The count is the number attending the meeting in-person or by streaming, including visitors. Ward members who are not present because they have another assignment or are attending another ward are counted in the ward they attend.

Quorum, Class, and Primary Attendance

To record class and quorum attendance, use the “Class and Quorum Attendance” screen in LCR or Member Tools. The Quarterly Report will automatically be updated with the information entered using the class and quorum attendance tool. Attendance is recorded each week by quorum and organization secretaries and advisers. Youth leaders may also assist in recording attendance. The count is the number attending the meeting in-person or by streaming, including visitors. Members who are serving in the Primary or as youth leaders within the ward are also included as attending. Members who are attending another ward are counted in the ward they attend.

Ministering

Elders quorum and Relief Society presidencies keep a record of the interviews they hold with ministering brothers and sisters. Leaders indicate the month interviews are held and who participated in them. They report a companionship as interviewed if at least one member of the companionship is interviewed during the quarter.

For a description of each line in the Quarterly Report, click here .

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