2 new LDS missions to be created in Utah, Washington in 2015


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SALT LAKE CITY — Information posted on social media confirms that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will create two new missions in Orem, Utah, and Yakima, Washington, in 2015, according to the Deseret News.

The Deseret News states the information was revealed on the Internet rather than through official channels for at least two reasons. First, letters sent to missionaries in the field informing them of the split of their missions on July 1, 2015, were leaked on social media.

Second, new mission presidents began receiving letters about their assignments on Wednesday, and their family members began posting information on social media as well.

The church would not officially confirm the new missions on Wednesday.

"Announcements regarding missions are made by the First Presidency," church spokesman Dale Jones told Deseret News. "Additional information will be provided at the appropriate time."

According to the article, the earliest an official announcement would come is January, 2015.

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