Where does someone who’s engaged go?

5 postsstarted by C_Bowden 1,162 viewsoriginal topic

New Member
#1
I’m 23 and engaged. My fiancé and I have been attending both the YSA and Family wards every couple of weeks. We aren’t sure if we are supposed to still be attending the YSA even though we are not single anymore or if we are supposed to be attending the Family ward. Where do we go?
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#2
Looking at the Handbook, only marriage disqualifies you from attending a singles ward. So, it would appear you can attend either ward as singles are not based from attending a family ward
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#3
Another way to ask that question, is where should your records reside? That will determine which Bishop is charged with watching over you, including giving you the interview for your temple recommend for living ordinances (assuming you're being sealed in the temple). Also, if any issues/questions/concerns arise, that will determine which Bishop is authorized to meet with you regarding these types of items. Since as russellhltn states the Handbook allows for either YSA or family wards, I'd suggest you meet with one or both Bishops, and discuss with him/them your situation, and seek their counsel as well.
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#4
BrianEdwards wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:59 am including giving you the interview for your temple recommend for living ordinances (assuming you're being sealed in the temple).
Note that the Handbook states that if you've been in a ward for less than a year, the bishop of the new ward has to confer with the bishop of the old ward before doing recommends.

Assuming you're currently in a YSA ward and both have been there for more than a year, it might be simplest to stay in the YSA until you're married. But there's also a good case made for transitioning to your future ward sooner than later, including activities that are a better fit for your future.
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#5
Continue in the same ward you’ve been attending if you’re records are there.