When Was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Organized?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, also known as the “Latter-Day Saint” church or the “LDS” church or the “Mormon” church, was legally organized April 6, 1830 in Fayette, Seneca County, New York by church founder Joseph Smith. At the current time, the church is led by President Thomas S. Monson, the 16th President of the church.