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Agreed I'm glad they were thinking of single brothers and sisters too. We are all in this together☺.

Pam you need a big "I told you so" with a side order of smug  
Any predictions for the pm session....or do we need time to calm down again?

Hi, from one who has returned I can say it was a whole lot easier than I expected. I am older than you and had been inactive for a while longer than you, but was very much welcomed into my new ward and feel very much at home.
I never lost my testimony of the gospel, but lost faith in my ability to live according to my covenants; which now sounds rather daft.
The hardest part was walking back into a chapel and forgiving myself.
Best of luck  and if you need some virtual hand holding I am here for you.

Online Institute would be rather fab!!  Where do you get online seminary??
 
 

Finally, a voice of cool rationality.

I bring my almost 2 year old son with me to church, my wife is not a member. he screams, screeches a loud high pitched sound, not only on Sundays but daily, i have been blessed to have some members help me with him, he has good days and bad days, on the bad days we sit in the foyer or walk the halls. i promise you, the parent of the child knows it is distracting, it is for me, but the goal is to teach my son to sit in sacrament meeting and learn reverence and develop the habit of going to church every Sunday.
it isn't easy, at times it definitely makes it hard to feel the spirit but i know i'm doing what the lord wants me to do as a father.
i am so grateful for the angels in my ward who have been so helpful.

Hi, from one who has returned I can say it was a whole lot easier than I expected. I am older than you and had been inactive for a while longer than you, but was very much welcomed into my new ward and feel very much at home.
I never lost my testimony of the gospel, but lost faith in my ability to live according to my covenants; which now sounds rather daft.
The hardest part was walking back into a chapel and forgiving myself.
Best of luck  and if you need some virtual hand holding I am here for you.

Hi, from one who has returned I can say it was a whole lot easier than I expected. I am older than you and had been inactive for a while longer than you, but was very much welcomed into my new ward and feel very much at home.
I never lost my testimony of the gospel, but lost faith in my ability to live according to my covenants; which now sounds rather daft.
The hardest part was walking back into a chapel and forgiving myself.
Best of luck  and if you need some virtual hand holding I am here for you.

My love of dressage is both weird and unexpected having grown up in a non horsey household. But my first job out of school was with horses and I have been in and out of the industry for years.  I have owned a horse and competed for the last 10 years and last year I passed an MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training and now am a lecturer in Equine studies!
I am also a science nerd.  I went back to school as a mature student and single mum and ended up in science classes and found out I was quite good at it. Followed up with a degree in molecular biology (Dolly the sheep was headline grabbing news at this time - so it was a new and sexy science) and worked for a pharmaceutical company. Ended up as a science teacher as it worked better with raising my son. Found out I was better at physics and chemistry and loved blowing stuff up (in a responsible and controlled manner, of course). Love the teaching but not the paperwork so a career change was in order but still use the scientific method in my research and apply it to my teaching...and still read up on new research and watch science based documentaries....love learning about the phenomenal world around us - which is all science actually is.

My love of dressage is both weird and unexpected having grown up in a non horsey household. But my first job out of school was with horses and I have been in and out of the industry for years.  I have owned a horse and competed for the last 10 years and last year I passed an MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training and now am a lecturer in Equine studies!
I am also a science nerd.  I went back to school as a mature student and single mum and ended up in science classes and found out I was quite good at it. Followed up with a degree in molecular biology (Dolly the sheep was headline grabbing news at this time - so it was a new and sexy science) and worked for a pharmaceutical company. Ended up as a science teacher as it worked better with raising my son. Found out I was better at physics and chemistry and loved blowing stuff up (in a responsible and controlled manner, of course). Love the teaching but not the paperwork so a career change was in order but still use the scientific method in my research and apply it to my teaching...and still read up on new research and watch science based documentaries....love learning about the phenomenal world around us - which is all science actually is.

My love of dressage is both weird and unexpected having grown up in a non horsey household. But my first job out of school was with horses and I have been in and out of the industry for years.  I have owned a horse and competed for the last 10 years and last year I passed an MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training and now am a lecturer in Equine studies!
I am also a science nerd.  I went back to school as a mature student and single mum and ended up in science classes and found out I was quite good at it. Followed up with a degree in molecular biology (Dolly the sheep was headline grabbing news at this time - so it was a new and sexy science) and worked for a pharmaceutical company. Ended up as a science teacher as it worked better with raising my son. Found out I was better at physics and chemistry and loved blowing stuff up (in a responsible and controlled manner, of course). Love the teaching but not the paperwork so a career change was in order but still use the scientific method in my research and apply it to my teaching...and still read up on new research and watch science based documentaries....love learning about the phenomenal world around us - which is all science actually is.

My love of dressage is both weird and unexpected having grown up in a non horsey household. But my first job out of school was with horses and I have been in and out of the industry for years.  I have owned a horse and competed for the last 10 years and last year I passed an MSc in Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training and now am a lecturer in Equine studies!
I am also a science nerd.  I went back to school as a mature student and single mum and ended up in science classes and found out I was quite good at it. Followed up with a degree in molecular biology (Dolly the sheep was headline grabbing news at this time - so it was a new and sexy science) and worked for a pharmaceutical company. Ended up as a science teacher as it worked better with raising my son. Found out I was better at physics and chemistry and loved blowing stuff up (in a responsible and controlled manner, of course). Love the teaching but not the paperwork so a career change was in order but still use the scientific method in my research and apply it to my teaching...and still read up on new research and watch science based documentaries....love learning about the phenomenal world around us - which is all science actually is.

You wouldn't be the first or last to have done exactly this!!  The student who tried to deposit the loot down the sink when I noticed half my sample was missing, (and no one was leaving without a bag search ) had not paid close enough attention to my demo, or not thought through the consequences of their actions!!
Also had to keep close tabs on the Magnesium ribbon.

There is a  problem with a deadlock for temple-building in Delaware. All the Latter-day Saints in Delaware were asked if they wanted a temple in their home state. The results were 100% in the affirmative, but one wanted it in Dover while the other preferred a site outside New Castle.

Picking up on the temple marriage theme... how about other countries will now allow temple sealings to be recognised as marriages?  Wont happen in the UK as it contradicts current laws but there could be other countries.
No more missions served in the USA; all missionaries to serve elsewhere
Utah to become independent of the USA
LDS colleges outside of the USA to be established
Adult institute classes to allow "old" singles to join
Arranged marriages, because the brethren are so fed up with repeating talks advising people to get married
 
Anyone up for making a predictions BINGO card? I think they would stay rather blank!!

Picking up on the temple marriage theme... how about other countries will now allow temple sealings to be recognised as marriages?  Wont happen in the UK as it contradicts current laws but there could be other countries.
No more missions served in the USA; all missionaries to serve elsewhere
Utah to become independent of the USA
LDS colleges outside of the USA to be established
Adult institute classes to allow "old" singles to join
Arranged marriages, because the brethren are so fed up with repeating talks advising people to get married
 
Anyone up for making a predictions BINGO card? I think they would stay rather blank!!

Its really interesting to see all of the different perspectives about the length of time at church and I would like to add to the discussion and offer my own.
I would miss the time at church because it's about the only time I get to see other members, even though I currently spend 2 of those hours in primary (which BTW I LOVE). I am single and dont have family members to share the gospel with. My only opportunity in the week to discuss when I have been independently studying during the week or listen to the experiences of others is at church.  Sharing this experience is something which helps me to feel less lonely. 
Sunday afternoons can also be a lonely time for singles. I can't distract myself with work, I have limited opportunities to visit with other members as they are having family time and I would not feel comfortable encroaching on this time (and this thread reinforces that idea). I study and nap but it a personal struggle for me - just an alternative perspective I don't expect any solutions.
I also wonder if there is a geographical difference in perspectives. Being in the UK members are few and far between and the only opportunities for us to meet as saints is at organised meetings/events.

Its really interesting to see all of the different perspectives about the length of time at church and I would like to add to the discussion and offer my own.
I would miss the time at church because it's about the only time I get to see other members, even though I currently spend 2 of those hours in primary (which BTW I LOVE). I am single and dont have family members to share the gospel with. My only opportunity in the week to discuss when I have been independently studying during the week or listen to the experiences of others is at church.  Sharing this experience is something which helps me to feel less lonely. 
Sunday afternoons can also be a lonely time for singles. I can't distract myself with work, I have limited opportunities to visit with other members as they are having family time and I would not feel comfortable encroaching on this time (and this thread reinforces that idea). I study and nap but it a personal struggle for me - just an alternative perspective I don't expect any solutions.
I also wonder if there is a geographical difference in perspectives. Being in the UK members are few and far between and the only opportunities for us to meet as saints is at organised meetings/events.

Sunday 21, I am not bored by Sunday school as I am in primary.  I have only ever had short periods in Gospel Doctrine or Relief Society so not sat through the same manuals year after year.  I have used the manuals for personal study and love the availability we have of online resources now.  I have always been a nerd and invested in books and FARMS resources before the internet took off in the way it has.  What I do miss is discussion and other peoples perspectives challenging my own narrow views.  I do lurk on forums and get some of this,  but the written word lacks the tone and you cant read expression.
 
I also think I have interpreted the OP differently.  I am not talking about particularly deep topics, just open discussion and exploring basic gospel principles in a more than superficial manner and being able to apply the principles in meaningful ways that people can learn from and broaden their experience.

Uhhh....no....THIS is real football.  Notice foot and ball together...
 
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I have it from a reliable source that the following changes will be taking place:
 
1. Doing away with early morning seminary. 
This will be replaced with a daily early morning Sunday School for the entire family at the chapel. Class starts at 5:45 am and not a minute later. 
 
2. Doing away with the Sunday 3 hour meeting schedule. 
This will be replaced with a 2 1/2 hour Sacrament meeting. We heard you enjoyed listening to the high councilmen speak, so we wanted to make sure he could be extra thorough! 
 
3. In order to move closer to the law of consecration, tithing will now be moved to paying 63% of your increase instead of 10%. We also anticipate this will increase the saints' ability to do math. 
 
4. All classes will now take place in the foyers. We anticipate this will move everyone else into the classrooms where they will find a secretly called individual there who will inconspicuously lead a gospel centered discussion amongst the group. 
 
 
You heard it here first! 

So, shall we randomly pick some other person for God to love more?  Maybe the organist?  The person sitting in the farthest corner?  One out in the hall, maybe?  Maybe n people to love more, where n is the number of people passing * the number of people who can reach the tray at the same time?
No, wait!  Stop the presses!  I have it!  We pass the trays all around, but no one can eat until a bell rings, then we all eat at once!  Ha!  No one gets more love.  Perfect.
Crud!  But even at that, someone will have to hold onto that little piece of bread longer than others.  Are they special or really unspecial for getting the bread first / having to hold it longest before eating?  And then there's the logistical problem of collecting all those cups.
What if we form a line, like the Catholics?  Then whoever wants it bad enough gets it first.  Please, people, no pushing and shoving.
OK, let's try this, manna from heaven.  Put the bread in dispensers that drop in sync from the ceiling.  Sure, the water dispensers may drip from time too time, but at least this way, we're all equally loved.  Yes, this is the only fair solution.  @Carborendum, we need an engineer too design this contraption.
Personally, I think someone who reads something into the bishop getting the Sacrament first needs something more important to do with their brain.

We need to do that more at Church. Maybe people wouldn't complain about the three-hour block as much.

I'm just practicing for when my wife gets home.