Handbook Highlight
Meetinghouses
Meetinghouses vary in size and type based on local needs and conditions. A meetinghouse may be a Church-constructed or purchased space, a member’s home, a local school or community center, a leased space, or another approved option.1
Cleaning and Maintaining Meetinghouses
Local leaders and members, including youth, have a responsibility to help keep each building clean and in good condition. This helps:
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Preserve the building’s sacred nature as a place where the Spirit can be present.
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Encourage reverence.
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Present an image of dignity and respect.
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Extend the building’s useful life.
The cleaning schedule should not be a burden on the members. For example, if travel to the building is challenging, members might clean as part of weekly events when they are already at the building.2