834 LDS Transgender Policies Aug ’24

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Church Participation of Individuals Who Identify as Transgender

Key Points:

• Guidance for Local Leaders: This document supplements the policy in General Handbook, 38.6.23, offering guidance to local leaders on supporting individuals who identify as transgender while upholding Church doctrine.
• General Guidelines: Leaders should seek spiritual guidance, treat individuals with love and respect, consider the needs of all involved, ensure Church doctrine is not undermined, and seek counsel from higher authorities when needed.
• Preferred Names and Pronouns: While official records reflect biological sex, preferred names and pronouns are a matter left to individuals, their families, and Church members. Local leaders should not dictate how members address each other.
• Gender-Specific Meetings and Activities: Individuals attend meetings and activities that align with their biological sex at birth. Exceptions, which should be rare, require approval from the Area Presidency.
• Overnight Activities: For gender-specific activities, individuals attend based on their biological sex. For non-gender-specific activities, individuals transitioning away from their biological sex leave at night and are released to the care of a parent or guardian.
• Callings and Assignments: Individuals transitioning away from their biological sex are not called to gender-specific roles, teaching positions, or work with children or youth. They may receive other callings that allow them to serve and progress.
• Restrooms: Restrooms should provide a private and safe environment. Individuals transitioning away from their biological sex should use single-occupancy restrooms when available. If not, leaders counsel with the individual to find a solution, such as using a restroom that aligns with their biological sex or their inner sense of gender with privacy ensured.

Remember: These show notes provide a summary of the key points in the document. It’s essential to refer to the original text for complete information and context.

PODCASTS | TRANSGENDER, NON-BINARY, GENDERQUEER

Stream Episode 768: Sarah and Jeff Case, Gather Conference, Gather For Youth by Richard Ostler | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

Stream Episode 631: Dave and Kimi Martin, Transgender Son Levi by Richard Ostler | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

Episode 664: Dr. Julia Bernards, BYU Dissertation on Transgender Latter-day Saints Families by Richard Ostler (soundcloud.com)

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