Unlike many denominations, the LDS Church has never had segregated congregations.

“Even from the 1900s to the 1940s, when there was a general segregation of Blacks from so-called white churches [in the United States], there was no church policy of racial segregation of blacks and whites in THE Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints.”–D. Charles Pyle

(See Blacks, Priesthood, Pyle)

“We feel nothing but love, compassion, and the deepest appreciation for the rich talents, endowments, and the earnest strivings of our Negro brothers and sisters. We are eager to share with men of all races the blessings of the Gospel. We have no racially-segregated congregations.”–The First Presidency, in an official document dated December 15th, 1969

(See “The Rights of the Negro,” dated December 15, 1969)


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