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-Signs, Portents, and the Weather-
LDS Cancels Church
2020-03-13
[Newsroom] The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter March 12, 2020, to Church members worldwide.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As promised in our letter of March 11, 2020, we continue to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19 throughout the world. We have considered the counsel of local Church leaders, government officials and medical professionals, and have sought the Lord’s guidance in these matters. We now provide the following updated directions.

Beginning immediately, all public gatherings of Church members are being temporarily suspended worldwide until further notice. This includes:

  • Stake conferences, leadership conferences and other large gatherings
  • All public worship services, including sacrament meetings
  • Branch, ward and stake activities.

    Where possible, please conduct any essential leadership meetings via technology. Specific questions may be referred to local priesthood leaders. Further direction related to other matters will be provided.

    Bishops should counsel with their stake president to determine how to make the sacrament available to members at least once a month.

    We encourage members in their ministering efforts to care for one another. We should follow the Savior’s example to bless and lift others.

    We bear our witness of the Lord’s love during this time of uncertainty. He will bless you to find joy as you do your best to live the gospel of Jesus Christ in every circumstance.

    Sincerely,

    The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
  • Posted by:Besoeker

    #4  No insurance for 'acts of god'.
    Posted by: Skidmark   2020-03-13 20:43  

    #3  No Faith in their creator apparantly
    Posted by: rjschwarz   2020-03-13 14:29  

    #2  Magic underpants not preventative for COVID-19
    Posted by: M. Murcek   2020-03-13 12:29  

    #1  "Please send your tithing in the stamped, self-addressed, return envelop."
    Posted by: Skidmark   2020-03-13 12:13  

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