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    Statistical Report 2008

    The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following report concerning the growth and activity of the Church as of 31 December 2008:

    CHURCH UNITS

    Number of Stakes - 2,818

    Missions - 348           

    Districts - 622

    Wards and Branches - 28,109

    CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

    Total membership - 13,508,509

    New children of record - 123,502

    Converts baptized - 265,593

    MISSIONARIES

    Full-time missionaries - 52,494

    TEMPLES

    Temples dedicated during 2008 - 4 (Rexburg Idaho, Curitiba Brazil, Panama City Panama, and Twin Falls Idaho)

    Temples rededicated during 2008 - 1 (Mexico City Mexico)

    Total number of temples in operation as of 31 December 2008 - 128

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