Church of Jesus Christ Acquires Sacred Sites and Historical Documents

The Kirtland Temple

Responsibility and ownership for a number of historical documents and sacred sites, including the Kirtland Temple, has been transferred from the Community of Christ to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other acquisitions include historic buildings in Nauvoo, letters and documents from early Church leaders, and manuscripts of Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible. Read the full joint statement.