Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Meetings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach.

There will be a new format for the Sunday meetings beginning Sept. 6. Sacrament service will continue to be held every Sunday from 9-10 a.m., followed by a 5-minute passing time to Sunday school classes, beginning at 10:05. Everyone 12 and older will go to Sunday school until 10:30.

There will then be another 5-minute passing period to attend either Relief Society, Elders Quorum, or the young women’s and young men’s group. The lesson in each of those classes will be from 10:35-11 a.m. every Sunday. Primary classes for children will not change; they will be held every Sunday 10-11 a.m.

Members who are unable to attend Sacrament services in person can request a link from Bishop Mike Gravley at 562-212-8681.

The course of study this year is the Old Testament. Personal study of the Old Testament for the week of Aug. 17-23 should be centered on Psalms 1-2; 8; 19-33; 40; 46.