Skip to main content

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Presidency

 Organization

Administrative History

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the governing body directing all the affairs of the church.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in March 1832 in Kirtland, Ohio, and is now located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was established by Joseph Smith, the Church's founder. The First Presidency consists of the President of the Church and usually two counselors chosen by himself. They are the governing body of the church and have dealt directly with affairs such as planning conferences and assemblies, temples, budgeting, auditing, and various other departments in the church. Latter-day Saints believe their President to be God's chosen Prophet for the Earth, and therefore all authority rests ultimately in him. At the death of the president, the First Presidency will dissolve, and a new President will be called; he will then select his own counselors and the First Presidency will once again be established.

Citation:
Encyclopedia of Mormonism, June 15, 2017 (est. March 1832 in Kirtland, Ohio by Joseph Smith; located in Salt Lake City, Utah; structural organization; function and roles; authority and method of re-establishment)

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1980-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1980-1981

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1981-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1981-1982

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1982-1983

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1982-1983

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1983-1984

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1983-1984

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1984-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1984-1985

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1985-1986

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1986-1987

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1986-1987

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1987-1988

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1987-1988

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1988-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1988-1989

Office of the President correspondence with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1980-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1030 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the First Presidency, the Council of the Twelve, the Quorum of the Seventy, auxiliaries and various general authorities. Covers seminars and meetings, Holland's articles in church magazines, and speeches given to or by the general authorities. Includes requests and other information on committee appointments within the church. Materials date from 1980 to 1989.

Dates: 1980-1989