Blogger sees 25-minute Sunday School as opportunity for change
August 17, 2026 at 8:07 AM MT · via By Common Consent · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A By Common Consent blogger argues the new 25-minute Sunday School period could be an opportunity rather than a limitation, countering concerns about whether the shortened class can work. The post follows earlier analysis questioning the practicality of the new schedule's tight transitions and compressed teaching time.
The author suggests the condensed format could force teachers to focus on what matters most rather than trying to cover every detail of the lesson manual, potentially leading to more meaningful gospel discussions.
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- LDS Living →August 7, 2026 at 10:18 AM MT
- ABC4 Utah →August 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM MT
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →August 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM MT
- Yahoo →August 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM MT
- Church News →August 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM MT
- YouTube / Church News →August 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM MT
- Public Square Magazine →August 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM MT
- By Common Consent →August 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM MT
- By Common Consent →August 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM MT
- churchofjesuschrist.org →September 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM MT
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