About the Council

The Bay Area Council for Latter-day Saint Studies supports religious scholarship and study that enlarges understanding of the power of faith. We seek to engage in respectful dialogue with other faiths, build trusting relationships, and illuminate our shared love of the divine. We promote scholarship and teaching relating to the Latter-day Saint/Mormon tradition, including its intersection with other faith traditions. We serve the Greater Bay Area Latter-day Saint community through offering lectures, sponsoring conferences, and supporting other education programs and interfaith activities.

BACLDSS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Mission

The Bay Area Council for Latter-day Saint Studies works to build the kingdom of God through Latter-day Saint scholarship, teaching, devotional practice, and interfaith partnerships.

Vision

Through the work of the Bay Area Council for Latter-day Saint Studies, we promote a society where Latter-day Saints and devotees of other faith traditions are unified in a beloved community characterized by respect, justice, compassion, and peace.