How can I participate in the Church?

All are welcome to attend sacrament meeting, other Sunday meetings, and social events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are many ways to participate at church, both in Sunday meetings and in other capacities, such as callings and committees. You are encouraged to attend, be active, and look for opportunities to share your talents and skills by serving in your ward and stake.

All who attend are expected to avoid creating disruptions or distractions contrary to worship or other purposes of the meeting.

Since circumstances vary greatly from ward to ward and from person to person, bishops and stake presidents counsel with Area Presidencies to determine how to address individual situations sensitively, such as the use of restrooms and attendance at various meetings and activities.

Most Church participation and some priesthood ordinances are gender neutral. Examples include being baptized and confirmed, partaking of the sacrament, and receiving priesthood blessings. However, priesthood ordination and temple ordinances are administered according to birth sex.