ward directory and ward map

32 postsstarted by leeasayy 26,906 viewsoriginal topic

New Member
#1
When I go to the ward directory, the map of the ward covers about the whole page and there is not much room to find someone in the directory. How can I either minimize the ward map or get it off the page altogether so looking at the ward directory will be easier to find the person you are looing for
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#2
leeasayy wrote:How can I either minimize the ward map or get it off the page altogether ...
There is no current way for the user to adjust the frame sizes or properties for the page.

Since this is a user-to-user forum there is little chance the issues discussed here regarding the Ward Map and Directory (Ward Directory and Map) will get to those who can do anything about them. We recommend sending feedback using the feedback link found at the bottom of the main ChurchofJesusChrist.org page since there is no footer menu of links at the bottom of the Ward Directory and Map page. It is certain feedback will be directed to the responsible individual(s) or department for review.
JD Lessley
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Senior Member
#3

directory.lds.org/missionary

I love the display of three missionary categories in the new Directory: Assigned, Ward, and Serving.

My wife recently began a Church Service Mission, and she appears under the Serving category in the new Directory. However, she does not appear as a serving missionary in the LDS Tools app. Perhaps the LDS Tools app will catch up some day.

I also love that the mission location is displayed on the Map portion of the screen, so you can tell at a glance where all the missionaries from your ward are serving.
Dana Repouille, Plattsmouth, Nebraska
New Member
#4
Is there a way to revert to the old view away from the Beta?
Community Moderators
#5
No. The Ward Directory and Map are live. The beta replaced the old Directory.
JD Lessley
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New Member
#6
THe new Ward directory is terrible. I can't see the family that I look up, I can't do many things that we used to do.
The darm map takes up all the space and I did not ask for a map.

I did email Salt Lake but please everyone tell the church you opinions of the new useless directory
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#7
Is there any way in the new Directory to actually see the directory? I can find names on the left margin of the map if I scroll very carefully, but I cannot edit my own entry or do anything at all with any of the directory information.

It is nice to see a point on a map to know where a member lives, but I am accustomed to using a directory as a directory, not as a map pointer. I cannot seem to be able to do anything at all with the new directory format.
Community Administrator
#8
lajackson wrote:but I cannot edit my own entry
Did you click on the pencil icon in the lower right corner of that pane?
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#9
russellhltn wrote:Did you click on the pencil icon in the lower right corner of that pane?
Is it hiding with the list of children that is also missing?

So everything related to the directory is squished into a little 2-inch by 2-inch window while the map sits gloriously all over the rest of my screen and is of little use? Is there a way to change the proportions? Larger directory section and smaller map?
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#10
lajackson wrote:
russellhltn wrote:Did you click on the pencil icon in the lower right corner of that pane?
Is it hiding with the list of children?

So everything related to the directory is squished into a little 2-inch by 2-inch window while the map sits gloriously all over the rest of my screen and is of little use? Is there a way to change the proportions? Larger directory section and smaller map?
Senior Member
#11
Am I missing something? The old directory allowed me to see lists of all stake leaders and all ward leaders. I can't see that ability in the new directory. I can do it in LDS Tools and in CDOL, but not in the directory.

Edit: I can see all ward leaders at https://directory.lds.org/organizations, but not any stake leaders.
Dana Repouille, Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Church Employee
#12
Click on the ward name at the top of the list and change it to Entire Stake.
Church Employee
#13
drepouille wrote:Am I missing something? The old directory allowed me to see lists of all stake leaders and all ward leaders. I can't see that ability in the new directory. I can do it in LDS Tools and in CDOL, but not in the directory.

Edit: I can see all ward leaders at https://directory.lds.org/organizations, but not any stake leaders.
You can get there by clicking on the Oganizations tab at the bottom of the member list section. You can then switch back to the members list by clicking on Directory. It took me a while to find them when I was first playing with the new directory.
Senior Member
#14
scgallafent wrote:Click on the ward name at the top of the list and change it to Entire Stake.
That works. However, I have to wait for every dot for every household in the stake to be placed on the map. I just wanted to know who all the assistant stake clerks were. I don't care where they live.
Dana Repouille, Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Community Administrator
#15
lajackson wrote:Is it hiding with the list of children that is also missing?
I see the directory no longer lists the members of organizations, only the leadership. Is that what you're referring to?

I'd imagine that all of the standard positions that need the member list should have access to LCR. That does create an issue for custom positions.

As for the pencil icon, when it appears, it appears just above the "Missionary" button at the bottom of the directory. The style is very much like what I see in Android apps.
lajackson wrote:So everything related to the directory is squished into a little 2-inch by 2-inch window while the map sits gloriously all over the rest of my screen and is of little use? Is there a way to change the proportions? Larger directory section and smaller map?
That appears to be the case. If you shrink the size of the browser window, it's the map that makes the sacrifice until all that's left is the directory.

While I understand the attraction of combining the two functions into one app, I'm wondering about combining them on a single screen by default. It seems like it would add quit a burden on the servers to draw a map every time a member just wanted to see the directory. But maybe there's a hidden agenda here. If my stake is any indication, and the leaders are following the Handbook, the First Presidency must be granting a lot of exceptions. :roll:
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#16
russellhltn wrote:
lajackson wrote:Is it hiding with the list of children that is also missing?
I see the directory no longer lists the members of organizations, only the leadership. Is that what you're referring to?
No. I am referring to the children in the member families that used to display for those leaders authorized to see them.
Community Administrator
#17
lajackson wrote:No. I am referring to the children in the member families that used to display for those leaders authorized to see them.
There are no lists of children, but when I pull up a family in my ward, I see children. I'm definitely seeing young children in my ward. But I don't seem to see children outside of my ward.
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Senior Member
#18
russellhltn wrote:There are no lists of children, but when I pull up a family in my ward, I see children. I'm definitely seeing young children in my ward. But I don't seem to see children outside of my ward.
I don't think the old directory ever showed children outside of the ward. Maybe callings like the stake presidency could see them. From my perspective as an assistant ward clerk, I still see the same information when looking at families in the directory; however, the lists like youth class membership are gone and now is limited to people with LCR permission.
New Member
#19
how do i print each ward map
Member
#20
crisbay wrote:how do i print each ward map
You can download them from CDOL.
Community Administrator
#21
Wattsuk wrote:
crisbay wrote:how do i print each ward map
You can download them from CDOL.
I think CDOL is just the map and boundaries, no "push-pins" indicating where members live.
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Member
#22
Yes, that's true. I jumped to the assumption that he wanted boundaries only as he wanted multiple wards.
New Member
#23
I keep on getting this error saying "Internal Server Error" when I am trying to get on Ward Directory & Map for my Ward. How do I correct this?

Karen Gagnon
Piedmont Ward, Marietta Ga Stake
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#24
gagnonk wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:08 pm I keep on getting this error saying "Internal Server Error" when I am trying to get on Ward Directory & Map for my Ward. How do I correct this?
There's a (small) chance that clearing your browser cache and deleting relevant cookies might help. Other than that, sometimes the servers have difficulties for a short while. If the problem persists, you could use the Feedback button/link. (Stating up front that you cleared cache and deleted cookies will bypass that first automatic response.)
Community Administrator
#25
gagnonk wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:08 pm I keep on getting this error saying "Internal Server Error" when I am trying to get on Ward Directory & Map for my Ward. How do I correct this?
I suggest you try the following:
  • Use incognito/private mode. Many church webpages have cookie issues.
  • Make sure your account has your MRN connected with it.
  • Contact your clerk to make sure your records are in the ward.
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New Member
#26
I can log into my donations, Family Search; I can not log into my Ward Information. Can someone help me? I have tried the Church Help and I do not get any response!
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#27
gefish46 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:56 pm I can log into my donations, Family Search; I can not log into my Ward Information. Can someone help me? I have tried the Church Help and I do not get any response!
Have you moved recently? Is your membership record in your ward?
If you have moved, contact your ward clerk to see if your record has been moved into the new ward
If you have not moved, contact your ward clerk to see if your record is still in your ward.
JD Lessley
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#28
gefish46 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:56 pm I can log into my donations, Family Search; I can not log into my Ward Information. Can someone help me? I have tried the Church Help and I do not get any response!
Being able to see your donations verifies your MRN is attached to your Church Account. Not being able to see any ward information (directory, calendar, etc.) would mean your membership record is not in a ward, or at least not in the ward where you think it should be. If you know who your ward/branch clerk or membership clerk is, please contact him to move your record where it should be. Otherwise, please use the Meetinghouse Locator ( https://maps.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng ) to find the ward/branch where you live and call the bishop or branch president.
Church Employee
#29
gefish46 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:56 pm I can log into my donations, Family Search; I can not log into my Ward Information. Can someone help me? I have tried the Church Help and I do not get any response!
Your MRN is attached to a different account than you used to post here. You'll need to use that one to log into your ward information. If you've been paying your tithing using this one (gefish46) then you'll want to work the GSD (get the phone number from your ward clerk) to merge the two accounts.
New Member
#30
What is a CDOL ?
Member
#31
Church Directory Of Leaders

Available to Bishoprics and Stake Presidencies to be able to contact their counterparts in other areas.
Church Employee
#32
gagnonk wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:52 am What is a CDOL ?
Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders