Filing other roles + multiple questions/issues

Greetings.

In my unit, there is an Elders quorum counselor filling the role of ward Temple and Family History leader and there is another Elders quorum counselor filling the role of ward mission leader. In addition, the ward music coordinator is serving as ward choir director and the ward accompanist also accompanies the ward choir. Currently in LCR, the callings (ward Temple and Family history leader, ward mission leader, ward choir director and ward choir accompanist) are empty. Should those callings be filled in on LCR with those members who are filling those roles although not specifically called to those callings? The Church Handbook does not make this clear.

Another issue is the ward primary president and one counselor would like to serve or fill the role of primary activity leaders. Currently, there is one male member called as a primary activity leader. How would this be recorded in LCR? In the Church Handbook, it states that in small units, the Primary president can work with parents to organize primary activities and that there are two responsible adults present at primary activities. (12.3.2)

Another issue on LCR is there are the callings of priesthood pianist or organist and priesthood music director (under Other Callings, Music). Are these old callings when there used to be priesthood opening exercises. My understanding that this practice is no longer done. Will these callings be removed from the system?

Another question: Should ward "assignments" be recorded on LCR? For instance, a member serving as ward bulletin coordinator/specialist. I believe that is not an official calling, but rather an assignment. Should that be recorded on LCR? Is there such a calling or an assignment as Sunday School Class President any more? If so, would that be an assignment and not calling and not recorded on LCR?

Thank you for any assistance you may provide me. Ward Clerk

Also, I see that there are music callings (Relief Society Music Leader and Relief Society Pianist) under Relief Society Callings in LCR that are outdated as well. Will those be removed soon?

danhan22 wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:13 am Another question: Should ward "assignments" be recorded on LCR? For instance, a member serving as ward bulletin coordinator/specialist. I believe that is not an official calling, but rather an assignment.

My thought on this, is that if the general membership will need to know who holds this assignment (so they can interact with them), then I think it should probably go in LCR. If it's purely an "out-of-sight" type calling, then it probably doesn't need to go in.

In the bulletin board case... does the member get instruction on what to put up/take down purely from the bishop (with members sending things to the bishop for approval), or do members send thing to the coordinator to get approval from the bishop?

I would recommend recording both callings for those who are filling the roles of more than one calling. This will make it easier for stake leaders and ward members to know who to reach out to for various needs or questions, without burdening the bishopric.

Additionally, some callings carry "digital keys." For example, certain emails from Church Headquarters with training or other resources may be sent specifically to Temple and Family History Leaders, Mission Leaders, Choir Directors, etc. Sometimes elders quorum presidencies, Relief Society presidencies, or others are included on these email lists, but sometimes they're not.

As another example, if I sign into FamilySearch and go to this page looking for in-person help, it shows my ward's Temple and Family History Leader. It doesn't show my elders quorum presidency, even though they have some level of responsibility for temple and family history work in the ward. If a counselor in my elders quorum presidency were filling the role of Temple and Family History Leader, it would be helpful for me to see him there.

If the person is filling a second calling that gives access to membership or financial data (such as a secretary or clerk) or involves working with children or youth, it may be prudent to have them sustained in sacrament meeting for their second calling as well, even if it's seen as an extension of their first calling. This will allow ward members to be in the loop. It also never hurts for a member to be set apart separately for each calling, to receive tailored guidance in a blessing for both!

danhan22 wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:13 am Another question: Should ward "assignments" be recorded on LCR? For instance, a member serving as ward bulletin coordinator/specialist. I believe that is not an official calling, but rather an assignment.

If it's a regular duty that needs to be performed on a weekly basis, in my mind that translates to a calling, even if it's not defined as a standard calling in the Handbook. I see an assignment as something temporary, or something that rotates or changes on a regular basis.

..... it may be prudent to have them sustained in sacrament meeting for their second calling as well, even if it's seen as an extension of their first calling. This will allow ward members to be in the loop. It also never hurts for a member to be set apart separately for each calling, to receive tailored guidance in a blessing for both!

Wholeheartedly agree. GHB 30.4 and 3.4.3.1 give good counsel about why a person with a "long-term assignment" might be better off receiving an official calling for that responsibility. Priesthood authority can be delegated through assignment (3.4.3.2), but there's something specific to being set apart that I expect members with multiple ongoing responsibilities will always benefit from.