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😥 WHAT HAPPENED at Utah’s First Protestant, Anti-Mormon Church?

Utah was shaped by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - whose early pioneers settled the region and laid the foundation for the state to this day.  But what happened when the first Protestant Church dared to plant its flag in the heart of Mormon Territory, marking it as the first non-LDS and anti-Mormon church in Utah? In 1862, Utah was a land defined by Latter-day Saint faith. The Civil War was raging, Abraham Lincoln was president, and nearly 50,000 Latter-day Saints called this territory home. For anyone not of the LDS faith  - whether Protestant, Catholic, or even Jewish ,  you were labeled a 'Gentile.' In October 1862, a small military camp was established a few miles outside Salt Lake City to protect the mail route from Indian attacks. To serve the military personnel and other non-LDS settlers, Rev. Norman McLeod was tasked as military chaplain. His sermons were fired up with anti-Mormon messages that railed against the Mountain Meadows Massacres, polygamy, and "Brigham's God." By 1865, a church was established as a hub for "Gentile" settlers. McLeod's sermons ruffled many feathers, and he eventually resigned. Afterwards, First Congregational Church took a different approach by bettering the community through free education. It was part of an effort to win over Utah's children,  including many LDS students. By 1890, Congregationalists had founded 36 schools across the state, enrolling 2,500 students annually . First Congregational Church continued to endure into the 1960's. Members told me they hired a charismatic preacher and decided to build a new, state-of-the-art meetinghouse that opened in 1965. Shortly thereafter, the charismatic preacher was wooed away and promptly left. The new building left new challenges, and as the pandemic dwindled attendance and repairs became too costly, the congregation sold their building in 2022 to make way for future apartments. The congregation now meets at All Saints Episcopal Church down the street. Yet, even in closure, there’s a symbol of reconciliation. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that the church’s stunning "Walk to Emmaus" stained-glass window was sold to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to find new life as part of a temple entryway. If true, it’s a poignant reminder of how time can soften divisions. What began as a bold challenge to Latter-day Saints over 160 years, has now given way to reconciliation and shared heritage. --------------------------- ⛪ 52 Churches in 52 Weeks is a weekly spiritual series that worships at different churches throughout the United States. The project aims to exemplify love, understanding, and bridge the gap between different Christ-focused religious affiliations. If you'd like to see what happens next, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and hit NOTIFICATIONS. --------------------------- ▶️ Timestamps: 0:00 First Congregational 0:43 Preview 4:51 Worship 6:02 Congregationalism 7:06 Utah 1862-1865 8:53 Rev. Norman McLeod 11:37 Free Public Schools 13:03 Meetinghouse (1965) 15:03 Sell (2022) 15:34 Recap 17:40 "Walk to Emmaus" to LDS 19:41 St. Jude --------------------------- 🎵 Music: Clarence Reed - Didn't I Say Forever    • Didn't I Say Forever   --------------------------- 📱 Follow on Social Media: 📷 Instagram -   / 52churchesin52weeks   ♪ TikTok -   / 52in52   --------------------------- 📚 Read "52 Churches in 52 Weeks" by David Boice on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dPa08w --------------------------- #mtc #52in52 #52churchesin52weeks #latterdaysaints #lds #bookofmormon #mormonism #conversion #conversionstory #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints