Disposing of used Temple recommend books

4 postsstarted by grapple54 2021-07-02 22:04 UTC1,407 viewsoriginal topic

New Member

#1
2021-07-02 22:04 UTC

Hi folks,
I was asked in Bishopric meeting what we do with our old temple recommend books (living ordinances). I searched around the forum and cant find any guidance. Help? Thanks in advance.

russellhltn

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#2
2021-07-02 22:27 UTC

I think General Handbook 26.2.1 - "Safeguarding Temple Recommend Books" would apply

When the Church updates temple recommend books, leaders destroy the outdated books.

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garystroble

Senior Member

#3
2021-07-03 00:36 UTC

My understanding is that old, used up temple recommend books should be retained until the last recommend issued would be expired, and then they should be destroyed.

drepouille

Senior Member

#4
2021-07-03 12:49 UTC

I thought the retention and destruction instructions were printed in the recommend book? If not, then they are in the Help Center article on record retention.

Dana Repouille, Plattsmouth, Nebraska