Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Opens Sunday School Presidencies to Women

Mormon women can now be Sunday school presidents

(RNS) — A history-making expansion of possible responsibilities at church for Latter-day Saint women.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens Sunday School Presidencies to women

SALT LAKE, Utah (KIFI) — In a landmark policy shift, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened Sunday School presidency roles to women. The change, effective immediately, marks the first time in the faith's history that women will be eligible to lead the program at the local level. The First Presidency, the highest governing body of the church, announced the change on March 18, 2026, in a letter to Church leaders worldwide. “Thi…

Women and men can serve in Sunday School presidencies, Church of Jesus Christ says

Sunday School presidencies can now be created of either all men or all women, following an update to the handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints SALT LAKE CITY — Sunday School presidencies can now be created of either all men or all women, following an update to the handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released on Wednesday. A statement from the church …

Church announces major change to allow women in Sunday School presidencies

Women are now allowed to hold Sunday School presidencies in a change enacted by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The ann

For the first time, some ward Latter-day Saint Sunday School presidencies will be made up entirely of women

For the first time, women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may serve in ward and branch Sunday School presidencies.

In stride toward greater gender equity, LDS Church opens up a post previously held only by men

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a leadership role to women that has traditionally been filled only by men.