Fireside (Mormonism)
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A fireside is a supplementary, evening meeting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are usually held for a subset of members (youth, YSA, Single Adult
, etc.) of a congregation or congregations in an area. A fireside is most commonly held on Sunday evenings, but may be held on any day of the week. They are often held in a meeting house, Institute of Religion or a personal residence, depending on the number of people expected to attend. Usually, refreshments are served afterwards while the attendees mingle.
A fireside has a single speaker on a religious topic and lasts from one to two hours. Sometimes, the fireside will be broadcast via satellite
to stake centers and Institutes of Religion.
Single Adult
Single adult is the term used in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to describe any unmarried person over the age of 18. It is also applied to single adults over the age of 30, since they are not included in the more specific term, "Young Single Adult"...
, etc.) of a congregation or congregations in an area. A fireside is most commonly held on Sunday evenings, but may be held on any day of the week. They are often held in a meeting house, Institute of Religion or a personal residence, depending on the number of people expected to attend. Usually, refreshments are served afterwards while the attendees mingle.
A fireside has a single speaker on a religious topic and lasts from one to two hours. Sometimes, the fireside will be broadcast via satellite
Communications satellite
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to stake centers and Institutes of Religion.