The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Owens Ward, Independence

About this church

Independence, Missouri has two meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the directory, and this one at 705 W Walnut Street sits just two-tenths of a mile from the other.

Four wards rotate through the building on Sundays: Owens Ward at 9 a.m., Hill Park Ward at 10:30 a.m., Blue Mills Ward at 12 p.m., and Independence 1st Ward at 1:30 p.m. Each sacrament meeting lasts about an hour, opening with hymns and prayer before the sacrament of bread and water is passed and members offer brief talks, followed by a second hour of classes including Primary for children. Congregations here are organized geographically, which is why four of them share this one building at staggered times. No fee is charged, and no collection plate is passed. Independence's schedule is set locally and can shift from year to year, so it's worth calling before a first visit.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed September 21, 2026. Sources: Congregations and meeting times · Meetinghouse details and current meeting times · Building location, hours and accessibility

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