As in my previous CT articles on church gatherings during this pandemic, I have tried to discern Gods call for his church using two guideposts: biblical truths and scientific knowledge, both of which have been given by God. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2021. They dont know if they can trust the vaccines.. Is faith the key to herd immunity? I'm telling you right now, do not get vaccinated. (Photo courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Church President Russell M. Nelson receives the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Nurse Marie St. Jean administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Rev. On March 31, President Nelson and other church leaders formalized the First Presidencys long-standing support for vaccinations by adding a statement to the churchs official General Handbook. July 20 Open house and rededication dates announced for the Washington D.C. Temple in spring 2022 after months of COVID-19-related delays. PAULA GREENE: I got so upset. (Daniel Burke/Penn Medicine) Its like gold that is desired, but it is also a procedure that many are hesitant to participate in, said Shaw. Feb. 12 Utah Area Presidency again updates COVID-19 safety measures with focus on Primary children, meetings and activities. PFLEGER: Fleming says it's too divisive. Dec. 31 Wuhan Municipal Health Authorities report a string of pneumonia-like cases to World Health Organization (WHO). Feb. 27 First Presidency discourages leaders, members from international travels to April general conference; Church statement reports 14 missions across 17 countries undergoing changes; Fukuoka Japan Temple and Sapporo Japan Temple to close. Church leaders can set an example to their congregations by getting vaccinated themselves. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. President Nelson, 96, rolled up the short sleeve on his white shirt and smiled behind a face covering on Jan. 19 as a health care worker gave him a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Salt Lake County Health Department in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dear Members of the Gonzaga University Community, In March of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced government officials worldwide to limit or close many workplaces (including universities), none of us had any idea how protracted or complex How Faith Leaders Are Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Although churches may choose to gather only when both vaccinated and unvaccinated congregants can mix safely together, there is an option to gather earlier with just vaccinated congregants. Hopefully this will happen again soon. March 26 President Nelson extends invitation for worldwide fast; First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve announce shortened length of service for missionaries returning to the U.S., Canada. That's the approach many leaders of white evangelical churches are taking. Sept. 11 First Presidency outlines guidelines for safely increasing Church activity; stake conferences to begin virtually in November; weekly worship can resume immediately. PAIGE PFLEGER, BYLINE: At a recent Sunday service, pastor Travis Fleming stands at the pulpit and prays. Jan. 19 Senior Church leaders receive COVID-19 vaccines, encourage members to safeguard themselves and others through immunization.
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