| Council of Friends | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Lorin_C._Woolley2.jpg) Lorin C. Woolley in 1882 | |
| 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] |
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.
- ^ "Fundamentalist Documents". Mormon Polygamy Documents. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Religious sects, and cults that sprang from Mormonism". Heart Throbs of the West, Vol. 4. Salt Lake City: Daughters of Utah Pioneers Central Company. 1943. pp. 413–460.
- ^ Musser, Joseph W. (September 1943). "Factions". Truth. 9 (24): 94–96.