Normal (ish) Church services for Christmas Day and New Years Day
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:35 am
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.or ... istmas-dayThe First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that because Christmas Day this year falls on a Sunday, the only meeting Church members need to attend that day is sacrament meeting.
The November 10 letter to Church leaders also states that stake and district presidents may consult with bishops and branch presidents to adjust meeting times on December 25 to best accommodate local needs.
In addition, because New Year’s Day on January 1 also falls on a Sunday this year, stake and district presidents may consider setting an alternative Sunday for observing fast day, but other regular meetings will be held. Any New Year’s Eve Church-sponsored socials such as dances or other activities should conclude at midnight on Saturday, December 31.
The Church sucks the joy out of everything they possibly can. Going to visit family on New Years Day? Nope, get yourself to Church for the regular several hours. Hey Bishops, want Christmas Day with your family? Nope, you're running a Sacrament meeting programme and sitting on the stand away from your children.
For some people, those 2 days will be the only time they get during the holidays to have a day off with their families.
Is it any wonder membership continues to diminish?