THE CHURCH OF JESUS GHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
OFFICE OF THE FIRS T PRESIDENCY
47 EAST SOUTH T EMPLE STREET, SALT LAKE G1TY, UTAH 84150·1200

March 12, 2020
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, leaders should 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 TIIE TWELVE APOSTLES



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