June 26, 2012

Mormons Get New Slips

Peggy Fletcher Stack, Salt Lake Tribune

The LDS Church has redesigned the slips members use to pay tithing and other donations, eliminating several of the line items.

Until recently, church members could check a box in front of the Perpetual Education Fund (which helps Mormon students in less-developed nations), the Book of Mormon (to pay for publication of the Utah-based faith's signature scripture), or temple construction in addition to tithing, fast offerings (for the poor), general and ward missionary funds and humanitarian aid.

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