Council of Friends | |
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![]() 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 (1935โ1956)[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.