Stokes Sounds Off: Yet Another Update on Church Units

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Yet Another Update on Church Units

Hello again, everyone! I just wanted to note that, in addition to the update I provided on the number of stakes, districts, and congregations (which was posted earlier today), there have been quite a number of new wards and branches, branches upgraded to wards, wards downgraded to branches, and units that have been renamed. You can check out all of those intriguing changes here. Please note that on that page, stake and district changes are at the top, and any ward or branch changes are listed about halfway down that page. I know of many who have been confused about that, so I wanted to clarify that, for what it's worth.

For now, as always, thank you for the privilege of your time. Feel free to comment if you so desire. Until my next post, may the Lord continue to bless you all.

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