Elder Blunck,
1. In the most recent guidelines issued last Friday by the First Presidency, it states: “Bishops and ward leaders may use technology for messages to supplement a member’s home-centered worship.”
We have some bishops who would like to record an occasional video message and email or stream the message to ward members. Until now, that has been prohibited. Is this now permissible?
2. We continue to be deeply concerned that bishoprics are struggling to connect with the youth of their ward. It’s a challenge when there are no activities or events to plan with the quorum and class presidencies.
We are hearing about wards elsewhere where Young Women and Young Men are meeting regularly for their Activity Nights via video conference. They’re playing games online together, working on family history together, sometimes discussing the gospel, sharing service ideas, etc.
Can we ask the Area Presidency for permission for bishoprics and youth leaders to conduct weeknight activities, at least once a month, via video conferencing?
That would also give our class and quorum presidencies more reason to meet regularly to plan these virtual activities in addition to addressing ministering efforts.
Thank you for giving this your consideration.
Crismon Lewis
President, Mount Hood OR Stake
503-914-8689
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