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Event: Salt Lake Symposium 1999

RLDS WOMEN IN THE PRIESTHOOD: THE UTAH EXPERIENCE

RLDS WOMEN IN THE PRIESTHOOD: THE UTAH EXPERIENCE The RLDS Church began ordaining women in 1985. In the 14 years since, a considerable number of women have been ordained, including two apostles. In many congregations, from one-third to one-half of the active priesthood members are women. Utah is no exception. There are four congregations in …

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STRAIGHT EDGE: THE EVOLUTION OF A YOUTH MOVEMENT IN UTAH

STRAIGHT EDGE: THE EVOLUTION OF A YOUTH MOVEMENT IN UTAH Straight Edge began as a philosophy that espoused a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle among youth in the early 1980s. Deeply tied into the punk rock movement, the philosophy has always been suspect by outsiders. In the 1990s, Straight Edge is a favorite target of Utah …

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