Monday nights reaffirmed as family home evening
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The First Presidency on Oct. 4, 1999, sent a letter addressed "To Members of the Church Throughout the World." Instructions accompanied the letter, stating that it was to be discussed in stake and ward councils, read in sacrament meeting and delivered to homes by home teachers. Following is the text of the letter:
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Monday nights are reserved throughout the Church for family home evenings. We encourage members to set aside this time to strengthen family ties and teach the gospel in their homes.
Earlier this year we called on parents to devote their best efforts to the teaching and rearing of their children in gospel principles which will keep them close to the Church. We also counseled parents and children to give highest priority to family prayer, family home evening, gospel study and instruction, and wholesome family activities.
We urge members, where possible, to avoid holding receptions or other similar activities on Monday evenings. Where practical, members may also want to encourage community and school leaders to avoid scheduling activities on Monday evenings that require children or parents to be away from their homes.
Church buildings and facilities should be closed on Monday evenings. No ward or stake activities should be planned, and other interruptions to family home evenings should be avoided.
The First Presidency
