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WaterCat · 11-29-2005, 10:48 PM

Nothing changed in how he was treated socially. He seemed less inclined to get involved in church related activities, probably because he didn't want to over step his bounds even though he didn't really know the boundaries. Have your friend discuss with the Bishop exactly what he can participate in and do within the ward. As with all of us, if you want friends and social interaction with members, you have to go where they are. You have to help people move in, you have to clean the building on Saturdays and go to EQ activities. Those avenues of service/socialization are still open to an excommunicated member. Certain callings, prayers, and priesthood responsibilities are not that's where you talk the person has to work with the Bishop and get the inside scoop.

11-29-2005, 10:48 PM	#3
WaterCat Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 50	ONe of my home teachees was excommunicated... Nothing changed in how he was treated socially. He seemed less inclined to get involved in church related activities, probably because he didn't want to over step his bounds even though he didn't really know the boundaries. Have your friend discuss with the Bishop exactly what he can participate in and do within the ward. As with all of us, if you want friends and social interaction with members, you have to go where they are. You have to help people move in, you have to clean the building on Saturdays and go to EQ activities. Those avenues of service/socialization are still open to an excommunicated member. Certain callings, prayers, and priesthood responsibilities are not that's where you talk the person has to work with the Bishop and get the inside scoop.