Council of Friends (Woolley)

The Council of Friends (also known as the Woolley Group and the Priesthood Council) 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.

This article is about the Mormon fundamentalist sect known as the Council of Friends, the Woolley Group and the Priesthood Council. For the organization described by Joseph Smith in early 19th century Mormon theology, see Council of Friends.
Council of Friends
Lorin C. Woolley in 1882
ClassificationRestorationist
OrientationLatter Day Saint movement
ScriptureThe Standard works, plus the 1886 Revelation
TheologyMormon fundamentalism
PolityHierarchical
HeadquartersShort Creek Community
FounderLorin C. Woolley
OriginMarch 6, 1929
Separated fromThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
SeparationsFundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
Apostolic United Brethren
Other name(s)Woolley Group
Priesthood Council
PublicationsTruth (1935–1956)
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