February 26, 2020
Press Release
Cancellation of Gatherings at Church Meetinghouses
Church Public Affairs Japan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In response to the Japanese Government’s request to minimize the risk of spreading Coronavirus, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has temporarily suspended worship services in all church meetinghouses nationwide. Church leaders encourage members to continue their worship within their own homes. The cancellation of gatherings at Church meetinghouses is effective today, February 26, and applies to all 260 meetinghouses nationwide. This includes missionary volunteer activities such as English conversation classes and worship services in the Fukuoka and Sapporo Temples.
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Church Public Affairs Japan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5-10-30, Minami Azabu, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 106-0047
Phone: 03-3440-3949