The Church of Christ. Later known as Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church are called Latter-day Saints, LDS, or Mormons.
Joseph Smith, Jr. founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) in April, 1830 and was the leader of the church until he was murdered in Carthage, Illinois in June, 1844.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) was founded in Palmyra, New York, in 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr. You can learn more about the Prophet Joseph Smith at the 'Related Links' below.
I could find no reference to a "Joseph Serra" that related to founding a church. However, the Mormon church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) was founded by a Joseph Smith. A Father Junipero Serra was a Franciscan priest (Roman Catholic) who founded a group of missions in Mexico and up and down the California coast, in the 16th Century. He did not found a church, unless you are referring to a mission church.
The "Church of Christ" is generally used to refer to the Mormon Church, or Church of the Latter-Day Saints. The Mormon church was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr in 1830.
As for 'what' founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), Mormons believe that God the Father and Jesus Christ visited Joseph Smith, Jr and explained to him that none of the churches on earth were totally correct. That is the founding event of the Church. 'Who' founded it could either be considered Jesus Christ or Joseph Smith. Church members believe that Jesus Christ founded the Church during his mortal ministry in the New Testament, and then restored that truth and authority through Joseph Smith between the years of 1820 and 1845. The first official meeting of the Church was held on April 6, 1830. If you want to learn more about these events check out the "Related Links" below. ------------------------------------------- Joseph Smith founded it in 1830. It is now based in SLC, Utah although it was founded in New York state. Smith published the "Book of Mormon" based on teachings he claimed to have found on golden plates buried in a hillside, which he then carried a huge distance and they then conveniently disappeared somehow.
The church founded by Joseph Smith was originally called the "Church of Christ" which changed it's name to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Since that time there have been several sects formed over various disagreements on policy and leadership changes, with the largest group being the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He mostly worked on farms doing manual labor.
Emma Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, founded the Music.
No, but Joseph Smith, the founder of the church is.
"Mormons", members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believe that Jesus Christ founded their church by revealing His truth and restoring priesthood authority to Joseph Smith, Jr. They consider Joseph Smith a Prophet, and Jesus Christ the founder of the Church. You can learn more about what Mormons believe regarding Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith at the "Related Links" below.
Joseph Fielding Smith Institute for Church History ended in 2005.