“It’s for people who feel somewhat stranded in their ward or branch [congregations ... Taber said he hopes the list will encourage Latter-day Saints to look to break a Republican tradition ...

Steady growth in the three LDS wards, or congregations, housed at the original church on Canyon Lake Drive forced church leaders to build not only a new church, but a new ward, as well.

bishop of Rapid City’s latest LDS ward. “Sometimes it’s word of mouth,” he said. “People know someone who’s a member, and they’re intrigued … by their happiness.” Hatch said he ...