District
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| − | #An ecclesiastical unit consisting of several branches of the Church in a geographic area where stakes are not organized and under the jurisdiction of a mission. | + | #An ecclesiastical unit consisting of several branches of the Church in a geographic area where stakes are not organized and under the jurisdiction of a mission. Formerly called a [[Conference]]<ref>Change was made in the following letter from the First Presidency: |
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| + | ::::::::::::::::::::March 12th, 1927 | ||
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| + | Presidents of Missions: | ||
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| + | Please be advised that the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles have recently made a ruling to the effect that the word “District” shall be substituted for the word “Conference,” when referring to a territorial division of a Mission. | ||
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| + | We shall be pleased therefore to have you conform to this change in the future. | ||
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| + | Sincerely your brethren, | ||
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| + | :::Heber J. Grant | ||
| + | :::A.W. Ivins | ||
| + | :::C.W. Nibley, | ||
| + | :::First Presidency</ref> | ||
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#An administrative area in a [[mission]] that encompasses several missionary [[companionship|companionships]]. Typically, several districts compose a zone, and several zones compose a mission. | #An administrative area in a [[mission]] that encompasses several missionary [[companionship|companionships]]. Typically, several districts compose a zone, and several zones compose a mission. | ||
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*[[District Clerk]] | *[[District Clerk]] | ||
*[[District Conference]] | *[[District Conference]] | ||
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*[[District Council]] | *[[District Council]] | ||
| + | *[[District Leader]] | ||
*[[District Presidency]] | *[[District Presidency]] | ||
*[[District President]] | *[[District President]] | ||
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[edit] Noun
district
- An ecclesiastical unit consisting of several branches of the Church in a geographic area where stakes are not organized and under the jurisdiction of a mission. Formerly called a Conference[1]
- An administrative area in a mission that encompasses several missionary companionships. Typically, several districts compose a zone, and several zones compose a mission.
[edit] Usage notes
[edit] Synonyms
[edit] Derived terms
- District activity
- District Clerk
- District Conference
- District Council
- District Leader
- District Presidency
- District President
[edit] Related terms
[edit] Translations
zone
[edit] References
- ↑ Change was made in the following letter from the First Presidency:
- March 12th, 1927
- Heber J. Grant
- A.W. Ivins
- C.W. Nibley,
- First Presidency
