Mormons lower age for missionaries, setting off changes for parents, women, schools

by Peggy Fletcher Stack and Lisa Schencker

October 8, 2012

c. 2012 Salt Lake Tribune SALT LAKE CITY (RNS)

Call it a change for the ages.

In a surprising move that promises to transform Mormon social and spiritual dynamics, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday (Oct. 6) announced that it is lowering the age of full-time missionary service to age 18 for men (down from 19) and 19 for women (down from 21).

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