Mormons remind trans members they aren’t welcome at temple rituals until detrans

[Jessica_Rose ✅]

Mormons remind trans members they aren't welcome at temple rituals until detransition

https://www.advocate.com/news/religion/mormon-church-transgender-members-rituals 🔗

Jacob Ogles (23 March 2026)

The Mormon church updated its official principles to remind transgender members they will only be recognized in rituals by their "biological sex at birth."

The update to the General Handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not mark a formal change in doctrine, but it offers more detailed guidance on how gender transition affects eligibility for temple participation.

"Worthy members who do not pursue surgical, medical, or social transition away from their biological sex at birth may receive a temple recommend and temple ordinances," the handbook reads. That follows a prior update to church doctrine in 2020 that reflected a crackdown on transgender identity. It's a doubling down that has offended ex-Mormons, already driven from positions in the church based on their identity.

"This is specifically focusing on a very narrow exception to the point of vindictiveness, codifying the exception to the exception," Laurie Lee Hall, a former stake president excommunicated from the church, told The Salt Lake Tribune.

Church leaders have continued to emphasize that transgender people are welcome in regular worship services. "All of Heavenly Father's children are welcome at church," the church says on its website.

The handbook also outlines a pathway for those who detransition. "Members who have taken steps to transition and then transition back to their biological sex at birth and are worthy and committed to keeping God's commandments may receive [temple rituals]," the update states.

[big kim]

A Mickey Mouse religion infested with kiddy fillers. Who cares what they think

[Stottie Girl]

A Mickey Mouse religion infested with kiddy fillers. Who cares what they think

Yes, but what do you really think Kim? Ha Ha! You don't pull any punches do you!

[Lori Dee ✅]

So, you can attend worship services and put money in the plate when they pass it around, but don't expect to receive any benefits from being a member. Right. Got it.

What does genitalia have to do with belief, faith, and spirituality? Nothing.
But bring your money because we need to build a new gymnasium at the daycare center.