Church releases instructional videos for September Sunday schedule changes

Prepare to gather on Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 to discuss implementing the new format

Published: Aug 3, 2026, 4:54 p.m. MDT

Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Patrick Kearon speak in a video titled, “The Sabbath and Sacrament Meeting,” designed to be watched in wards and branches on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. — Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak in a video titled, “The Sabbath and Sacrament Meeting,” designed to be watched in wards and branches on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Screenshot from ChurchofJesusChrist.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is approaching the implementation of the new Sunday schedule on Sept. 6, with special Sunday instruction taking place globally on Aug. 30 and Sept. 6.

On those days, wards and branches will watch a series of short videos together and have a discussion about implementing the schedule changes.

Monday, Aug. 3, those instructional videos were released on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app under Handbooks and Callings. The videos will also be linked on Sunday.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

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