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Originally Posted by MikeWaters
Say you are excommunicated on a Saturday....
I assume there is no prohibition on showing up on Sunday to church right?
I suppose you would probably be asked not to partake of the sacrament? (who knows, we don't enforce this one very well since non-members and the very young often take it).
So you couldn't have a calling, and you couldn't given talks or prayers.
But for all intents and purposes, you could pretty much outwardly function as a member.
In other words, excommunication does not mean physical ostracization from the community?
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When I get home I can give you the guideliness for what is proscribed, but your list is more or less correct. Also, you cannot pay tithing.
Actually, what you're describing is encouraged (assuming you're not a danger to the community, etc.). Part of the desire when someone is disciplined in this manner is that they return to full fellowship, and regular participation in church functions is definitely a plus in that respect.