1976

B. JUSTICE, EQUALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS [1142]

D. SEXISM/WOMEN'S ISSUES [1141]

F. EXCLUSIVISM, INCLUSIVISM, SOCIAL/ETHICAL ISSUES [1143]

[1141] April 1, 1976 Ordination of Women

Whereas, Resolution 564, adopted April 18, 1905, is no longer responsive to the needs of the church; and

Whereas, A limited number of recommendations for women to be ordained to the priesthood have been submitted through administrative channels; and

Whereas, We are restricted from processing these under the provisions of Resolution 564 arrived at by common consent; and

Whereas, After research, consultation, and prayerful consideration of many factors, we find no ultimate theological reason why women, if it were thought wise to do so, could not hold priesthood; and

Whereas, Acceptability by those to whom ministry is offered is a significant factor and to some extent would be determined by existing cultural and sociological conditions; therefore, be it

Resolved, That Resolution 564 be rescinded; and be it further

Resolved, That consideration of the ordination of women be deferred until it appears in the judgment of the First Presidency that the church, by common consent, is ready to accept such ministry.

(The Conference ordered an explanatory letter of the First Presidency to be published, and this was printed on pages 265-266 of the 1976 Conference Bulletin.)

Superseded by WCR 1189 in 1986

[1142] April 2, 1976 Integration in Church Activities

Whereas, Each person is unique in his or her own gifts; and

Whereas, There is a need for greater understanding of each other's calling; and

Whereas, There is need to share ideas and views for the enhancement of the work entrusted to all; therefore, be it

Resolved, That this legislative body of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints continue to encourage the creation of ways for the integration of all persons where feasible in the congregations, district, stake, regional, and World Church activities.

[1143] April 2, 1976 Task Force on Single Life-style

Whereas, The Church of Jesus Christ is concerned with the worth and ultimate value of all persons, and

Whereas, It is the calling and responsibility of the church to minister to the needs of its members; and

Whereas, An increasing number of church members are living a single life-style with particular needs and concerns; therefore, be it

Resolved, That a World Church Task force on Single Life-style be appointed to explore specific needs and concerns of single persons within the church and to develop means by which effective ministry can be given by and for single persons; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force on Single Life-style have adequate representation of a variety of single persons (e.g., widowed, divorced, etc.); and be it further

Resolved, That a report be made to the 1978 World Conference on the recommendations made by the Single Life-style Task Force.