Macau
1,446
Total Church Membership
2
Congregations
1
FamilySearch Centers
History
The Latter-day Saints are relatively few in number in Macau, the most densely populated region in the world. For over half a century Latter-day Saints have been part of the fabric of Macanese society, working hard within the bustling economy and building relationships with local government and the religious establishment. In the early years of missionary efforts in Macau, missionaries and local members hosted annual choir performances during the Christmas season, which were attended by hundreds of local people.
The constant flow of people in and out of Macau for economic opportunities has contributed to fluctuations in local Church organization. For instance, a Mandarin-speaking branch was organized in 2001 but discontinued in 2004. A few dedicated families have served diligently in key local callings for more than one generation. In 2015 the Church reached a milestone for institutional maturity with the creation of the Macau China District. That same year, Macau’s diverse but small, committed membership was an ideal pilot for the new basic unit program, centered on a two-hour church block. Latter-day Saints’ experiences in Macau prove Jesus’s promise that “where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20).
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Africa
Total Church Membership
849,568
Members
2,721
Congregations
Missions
45Missions
FamilySearch Centers
Temples
6Temples
Asia
Total Church Membership
1,298,181
Members
2,113
Congregations
Missions
45Missions
FamilySearch Centers
Temples
10Temples
Europe
Total Church Membership
507,748
Members
1,296
Congregations
Missions
35Missions
FamilySearch Centers
Temples
14Temples
North America
Total Church Membership
9,637,503
Members
18,423
Congregations
Missions
175Missions
FamilySearch Centers
Temples
120Temples
Oceania (Pacific)
Total Church Membership
599,065
Members
1,308
Congregations
Missions
17Missions
FamilySearch Centers
Temples
11Temples
South America
Total Church Membership
4,320,129
Members
5,629
Congregations