Council of Friends (Woolley)
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This article is about the Mormon fundamentalist sect known as the Council of Friends, the Woolley Group and the Priesthood Council. For the organization described by Joseph Smith in early 19th century Mormon theology, see Council of Friends.
The Council of Friends (also known as the Woolley Group and the Priesthood Council)[2][3] was one of the original expressions of Mormon fundamentalism, having its origins in the teachings of Lorin C. Woolley, a courier and bodyguard for polygamous leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), who was excommunicated in 1924.
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Council of Friends | |
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Classification | Restorationist |
Orientation | Latter Day Saint movement |
Scripture | The Standard works, plus the 1886 Revelation |
Theology | Mormon fundamentalism |
Polity | Hierarchical |
Headquarters | Short Creek Community |
Founder | Lorin C. Woolley |
Origin | March 6, 1929 |
Separated from | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Separations | Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Apostolic United Brethren |
Other name(s) | Woolley Group Priesthood Council |
Publications | Truth (1935–1956)[1] |
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