New Member
Is there any stipulation to tables with give-away free books and clothing in the hallway of a meeting house?
Give Away Tables in Meetinghouse
Community Administrator
The only thing I can think of that might apply: 35.4.5 Keep hallways, stairs, exits, and utility rooms clear for safe entry and exit.
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Senior Member
There is nothing in the handbook about it is true, but the building should be presentable for the worship of God. If every Sunday it looks like an extension of Deseret Industries or Goodwill that is not good.
Community Moderators
I've seen this in a back hallway with lost and found items that haven't been claimed in a year or so.
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Senior Member
Agreed. There has been a renewed emphasis on church meetinghouses being more centered on Christ. For example, part of the Branch Council training materials from the October 2023 General Conference Leadership meetings included How Meetinghouses Can Be More Inviting and Christ Centered. The Sunday worship experience has also been a focus, and new Christ-centered artwork is also available for meetinghouses.garystroble wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:27 pm There is nothing in the handbook about it is true, but the building should be presentable for the worship of God. If every Sunday it looks like an extension of Deseret Industries or Goodwill that is not good.
I think most of us agree with the benefits of a "give-away table". Perhaps a classroom would be a more appropriate location that allows people to take advantage of this, without impacting the impressions that members and non-members have as they walk through the building on Sundays.