Today in Church History - Nov 25

On this day in Church History ...

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 106, a revelation calling Warren Cowdery as a high priest in the Church. (1)
-- 175 years ago - Nov 25, 1834

[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Revelation of November 25, 1834. (2)

[Financial] The church announces that the expenditures of local units -- wards and stakes -- will now be paid by annual budget allowances from church tithing funds, ending the established practice of having members pay many local costs. (3)
-- 20 years ago - Nov 25, 1989

Church announced discontinuance of stake and ward budget assessments; budgets to be funded entirely by tithing. (4)


1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Doctrine and Covenants," http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
3 - http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/282148/
4 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550


-- Tour through Mormon history: http://mormon-church-history.blogspot.com

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