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To bring solidarity to a growing number of Restoration Branchesand
Reorganized Latter Day Saints in generalduring this period of disruption and fragmentation.
Our Purpose
The Coordinating Council believes the Conference exists to
- Organize the coming together of Melchisedec priesthood, as well as the Aaronic
priesthood and members, for:
- Spiritual preparation and to unify our efforts on behalf of the work to which
we are called.
- Much needed fellowship and fraternity to prepare us to defend and preserve the faith.
- Identify and seek divine guidance concerning the critical issues now confronting
the church.
- "Chart a course of action that will maintain the gospel as restored in 1830" (Original
Letter of Invitation and 1993 Conference Materials).
- Support the branches in their efforts to work together.
- Provide needed resources to branches and members as they are requested.
- Offer support and resources to the priesthoodenabling them to perform
the ministry in their office and calling.
- And finally, to offer encouragement, support and leadership to the other
Councils within the Conference as we meet together and as these Councils
reach out to support and coordinate Kingdom-building and missionary efforts
with other Restoration related organizations.
Must a Branch Join the Conference in Order to Participate?
Branches do not "join" the Conference. But, they should look for
administrative guidance and services; such as, assistance and support
from various councils, membership and ordinance record keeping, maintaining
the faith, and keeping the eldership sensitive to and preparing for the
responsibilities imposed upon them as spiritual leaders.
Who Is Invited?
All Melchisedec priesthood subscribing to the original teachings of
the gospel restored through Joseph Smith, Jr., April 6, 1830, are
invited and urged to participate in a setting conducive to seeking
spiritual guidance, addressing issues faced by the Church, and growing
in their understanding of the role of the eldership.
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