President Nelson: Church Will Proceed With ‘Abundance Of Caution’

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – President Russell M. Nelson said leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will continue to monitor information and approach the reopening of meetinghouses and temples with an abundance of caution.

President Nelson made the announcement Wednesday after Governor Gary Herbert issued an executive order revising the state’s guidelines for church services.

“I love you, dear brothers and sisters, and assure you that wonderful days are ahead,” President Nelson said in a video on his Twitter account. “As we cautiously move forward to a more normal way of life, Church leaders will continue to monitor information and assess how soon we may again gather in our meetinghouses and temples.”

President Nelson also said step-by-step measures will be communicated to make sure it is safe to gather and revisit Church-sponsored activities.

“We know that ordinances of the holy temple need to be performed. They are of eternal significance,” President Nelson said. “We will clearly communicate step-by-step, when and where such gatherings and other Church-sponsored activities may be resumed. Readjustments in missionary service are currently underway.”

The Church suspended meetings worldwide on March 12 and temporarily closed all temples on March 25.

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