Although the LDS Church heavily emphasizes “enduring to the end,” some stay in the faith, while others choose to leave Church activity. these choices can have tremendous impacts on personal relationships between those who stay in the Church and those want no part in it, often creating painful misunderstandings, rifts, or divisions in families and friendships. this panel will provide interactive discussion about the issues faced by active members and those who choose to leave Church activity as they strive to adjust relationships, resolve conflict, and seek successful models for staying connected with loved ones despite choices regarding church activity.

Julie Curtis, Carol Lynn Pearson, Jared Christensen, Richard Rands, Kirsten Wald Stoneley