Church moves to shorter Sunday School, Relief Society, Young Women, priesthood quorum
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Key Points:
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will shorten Sunday School, Relief Society, elders quorum, Young Women, and Aaronic Priesthood quorum meetings to 25 minutes starting September 6, returning to a three-block Sunday schedule.
- Primary meetings will last 55 minutes, and sacrament meetings will remain 60 minutes, with flexibility for some units to start with Primary and quorum meetings before concluding with sacrament meeting.
- All age groups will continue using "Come, Follow Me" lessons, while Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood quorums will adopt the updated "For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices" curriculum, supported by a new magazine starting in September 2026.
- The youth curriculum aims to develop lifelong discipleship, readiness for priesthood ordinances and missions, focus on future family life, and reliance on Jesus Christ's strength.
- Weekly Relief Society and elders quorum meetings will emphasize teachings from the latest general conference, focusing on understanding prophetic messages and applying them in daily life.
