Stake presidents Brian Ludwig, left, Bryan Zaccardi, middle, and Dale Williams, right, stand outside the new meeting house for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a media tour on Friday, March 2. (Judy Killen photo)
Originally published in the 3/9/18 print edition of the Yellowstone County News.
BILLINGS — Growing membership has led to the creation of a third Billings stake for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
With bigger congregations came the need for a new church building, which has been constructed on 54th Street West south of Rimrock Road in Billings.
Church leaders opened the doors to the new meeting house Friday evening.
Earlier Friday, the three local stake presidents offered a tour for city officials and media.
The building includes a chapel, or sanctuary, that seats about 290 people. Folding doors at the back allow overflow seating in a reception room/gymnasium behind the sanctuary.
“We meet in the chapel as families,” Williams said, then usually disperse for read more
