Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) is a Latter-day Saint church following the succession claim of James J. Strang.

It formed after Joseph Smith’s death in 1844. Strang’s followers accepted a letter and other evidence that they understand as naming him successor, and the movement developed communities in Wisconsin and Michigan before continuing as a small church.

It affirms Jesus Christ and restoration, the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and distinctive Strangite scriptural and legal materials. Its theology and practice differ from the LDS church on succession, canon, Sabbath observance, and several later developments.

Worship and religious life include Sabbath observance, prayer, Scripture, teaching, ordinances, and community practice under the church’s own tradition.

Its historic leadership is tied to prophetic succession through Strang; current governance and membership should be described from the church’s own current materials.