“The Church in the USA—Hawaii,” New Era, July 2008
The Church in the USA—Hawaii
Missionaries serving in California were assigned to begin preaching in Polynesia in 1850. In February 1851, the first convert was baptized in Hawaii, and by August, there were 220 members. A meetinghouse was built in Pulehu on the island of Maui in 1852.
In 1963, the Polynesian Cultural Center opened to represent the various South Pacific cultures. The cultural center and the Laie Hawaii Temple, which was completed in 1919, bring international attention to the Church.
Here are a few facts about the Church today in Hawaii:
|
Membership |
66,066 |
|
Missions |
1 |
|
Temples |
2 |
|
Congregations |
131 |
|
Family History Centers |
25 |