With a stretch of my aging memory, in December 2018, I recalled our “1980 farewell to three separate meetings spread throughout Sunday, plus meetings on other days.” Now in September 2026, as a baptized member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since age 8, I still remember the years before we changed to the consolidated meeting schedule, commonly referred to as the “three-hour block".
As 2018 ended, I wrote, “Three hours of Church — a stretch for little ones and aging ones, but a refreshing change nonetheless. Although I still [linger for half an hour and] feel no reason to hurry home, I welcome the inspired schedule adjustment next Sunday. Two hours followed by individual study will suit me. Feelings of nostalgia will linger longer ... as I recall ‘the good old days’ of our loving that ‘3.5-hour block’ — my faithful companion and I, [lingering] together with dear friends. Tears ... and cheers, everyone!”
Now I welcome the schedule change to 25-minute classes following sacrament hour, with an increased focus on Jesus Christ, especially with home study, where my Kay is not far away..
