LDS Church updates General Handbook with policy changes for October 2026
October 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its October 2026 update to the General Handbook, the comprehensive guide governing member conduct and ecclesiastical administration. The handbook—regularly revised to reflect policy shifts—serves as the operational manual for bishops, stake presidents, and member conduct standards across the global church.
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