The Church Is Here

Stockholm, Sweden

Christmas in Sweden is a joyful time of year for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who rejoice in the restored gospel. The first convert was baptized in 1850. Today, the Church in Sweden has:

• 9,650 members (approximately)

• 4 stakes, 40 wards and branches, 1 mission

• 1 temple, 37 family history centers

Family photograph by Ashley Larsen

Do the Simple Things

Bishop Simon Olsson of the Vendelsö Ward has many responsibilities, “but I love to spend time with my family,” he says. “Together we learn that when we do the simple things the gospel teaches, the Lord will bless us.”

More about the Church in Sweden

• Facts, statistics, and history of the Church in Sweden.

• Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles visits Sweden, his “other homeland.”

• A young adult in Sweden learns about gospel study at home.

• A Swedish member reviews the history of the Church in Sweden.

• Doing family history? Learn about Swedish family names.

Elder Dale G. Renlund and his wife, Sister Ruth L. Renlund, visit with some of the Apostle’s cousins while in Sweden.

Photograph courtesy of Inger Höglund

The Stockholm Sweden Temple was dedicated in 1985.

A member of the Church in Sweden comforts her child. Members find guidance in the principles taught in the proclamation on the family.

A Swedish couple enjoys playing the piano, sharing a musical moment together.

This family of Swedish members enjoys sharing time together reading a story.

Sweden’s public transportation is clean and efficient, helping members to arrive quickly for Church meetings.

When you’re in Stockholm, you’re never far from the water.