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Church introduces ‘Gospel Foundations’ class for new and returning members

A young man teaching Sunday School in an LDS Church
A young man teaches a Sunday School class.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A new Sunday School class is now available through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Gospel Foundations: A Sunday School Class for New Members and Friends is an optional class for new, adult Church members and people who are learning about the Church, according to a notice sent to stake, ward, and branch leaders on Thursday, July 23. Individuals who are returning to activity in the Church are also invited to attend.

The class may be implemented at the ward council’s discretion. Class instructions are now available in some languages on Gospel Library in the “Books and Lessons" collection under “Gospel Foundations: For New Members” and will be available in 54 languages by the end of August.

After two to four months, new Church members attending Gospel Foundations should join a regular “Come, Follow Me” Sunday School class with the rest of the ward.

“As ward leaders determine whom to call to teach the Gospel Foundations class, they should consider someone who will help new members and friends feel welcome in the ward, who can teach basic gospel principles clearly and who will help new members and friends progress as followers of the Savior,” the notice states.

Visit the Church News to read more about the lesson topics for Gospel Foundations.

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