Name: Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18 VNR
Uploaded: 2026-01-26T18:51:14.099952813Z
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Description: The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.

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Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18 VNR

Photos taken during Elder Russell M. Nelson and Elder Neil L. Andersen's trip to Brazil in May of 2014.

Elder and Sister Nelson at a Stake Conference in Recife, Brazil. Elder Nelson with his wife Wendy, holding a small girl.

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The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.

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