Worship services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Worship services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) include weekly services held in meetinghouses on Sundays (or another day when local custom or law prohibits Sunday worship) in geographically based religious units (called wards or branches).The congregations gather in meetinghouses, also referred to as "chapels" or "stake centers," on property that is typically owned by the church.Latter-day Saints also come together in meetinghouses for various activities throughout the week (except Mondays, which are reserved for Family Home Evening).[1] Unlike most religions, members are expected to attend the specific ward they reside in and are discouraged from choosing a different congregation that meets in a different place or at a more convenient time.There are some exceptions to this rule (see below), but for the most part members are discouraged from "shopping" for a different ward that is more convenient for them, or that has one where they might attend with friends or relatives, or that has a more likeable leader.After the sacrament, the service usually consists of two or three lay sermons, called "talks," prepared and delivered by members of the congregation.Once a month, usually on the first Sunday, instead of prepared talks, members are invited to bear their testimonies about Jesus Christ and gospel principles.Historically, adult Sunday School courses have been grouped by topic, with new members and visitors having the option to attend an introductory class.[7] The Sunday School meets every other week and consists of a teacher presenting gospel messages drawn from the scriptures, with participation from class members.The most common of these was an optional adult course called Gospel Principles, designed for new members and those of other faiths who are interested in learning more about the church (often referred to as "investigators").Although all men and boys meet briefly at the beginning of the session for a prayer, hymn, and announcements, they then separate into classes.Occasionally, the Relief Society and Young Women meet briefly at the beginning of the session for a prayer, hymn, and announcements and then separate into classes, as the men and boys do.After a temple is dedicated, only members in good standing are permitted entrance and so they are not meetinghouses or houses of public worship.[15] Most LDS temples are identified by a gold-colored Angel Moroni statue, adorning the top of the tallest spire.
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