New Sunday schedule is here

Sunday School, Relief Society, Young Women, and priesthood quorums now meet every week. Each class is 25 minutes, after a 60-minute sacrament meeting.

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This Sunday, Sunday, October 18, 2026, the second hour is 25-minute Sunday School followed by 25-minute Priesthood / Relief Society.

Second hour this Sunday

  1. Sunday School

    Come, Follow Me

    25 min

  2. 5 min transition

    Priesthood / Relief Society

    Conference messages

    25 min

Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood meet after Sunday School. Primary is 55 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LDS second hour this Sunday?
This Sunday (Sunday, October 18, 2026), the second hour is 25-minute Sunday School followed by 25-minute Priesthood / Relief Society.
What is the LDS second hour schedule?
Beginning September 6, 2026, the LDS second hour includes 25-minute Sunday School and 25-minute Priesthood / Relief Society (or Young Women / Aaronic Priesthood) every Sunday, with 5-minute transitions. Sacrament meeting remains 60 minutes. Primary is 55 minutes. General Conference weekends replace the normal schedule.
Do Sunday School and Priesthood / Relief Society still alternate?
No. Beginning September 6, 2026, Sunday School, Relief Society, Young Women, and priesthood quorum meetings are held every Sunday. Classes no longer alternate by week of the month.
How long are second hour classes?
Sunday School and quorum or class meetings are each 25 minutes, with a 5-minute transition between them. Sacrament meeting remains 60 minutes. Primary lasts 55 minutes.
What is the second hour in LDS church?
The second hour is the block of meetings after sacrament meeting. It now includes weekly Sunday School followed by Relief Society, elders quorum, Young Women, or Aaronic Priesthood, each 25 minutes.
Is the second hour schedule the same for all LDS wards?
Yes. Weekly Sunday School and quorum or class meetings are set by the Church and followed by wards worldwide. General Conference weekends replace the normal schedule. Some units reverse the order of sacrament meeting and classes when local circumstances require it.
What is Sunday School in the LDS church?
Sunday School is a weekly gospel instruction class held after sacrament meeting. It follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum. Adults, youth, and children attend age-appropriate classes.
What happens on the fifth Sunday in LDS church?
Fifth Sundays follow the same weekly schedule: Sunday School and quorum or class meetings both meet. Teacher council meetings may be held during one of the 25-minute class times.
What happens during General Conference weekends?
On General Conference weekends (first weekend of April and October), the normal second hour schedule is replaced with conference sessions. Many wards do not hold Sunday School or Priesthood/Relief Society meetings during these weekends.