Is it Sunday School or Priesthood / Relief Society?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it Sunday School or Priesthood / Relief Society this Sunday?

This Sunday (Sunday, April 19, 2026), the LDS second hour is Sunday School.

What is the LDS second hour schedule?

The LDS second hour follows a 4-week cycle: 1st and 3rd Sundays are Sunday School; 2nd and 4th Sundays are Priesthood and Relief Society; 5th Sundays vary by ward. General Conference weekends replace the normal schedule.

Which Sundays are Sunday School?

Sunday School is held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.

Which Sundays are Priesthood and Relief Society?

Priesthood and Relief Society are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.

What is the second hour in LDS church?

The second hour is the block of meetings after sacrament meeting. It alternates between Sunday School (1st and 3rd Sundays) and Priesthood / Relief Society (2nd and 4th Sundays), with 5th Sundays set by the ward.

Is the second hour schedule the same for all LDS wards?

Yes. The alternating Sunday School / Priesthood and Relief Society schedule is set by the Church and followed by all wards worldwide. The only exceptions are 5th Sundays (determined locally by the bishopric) and General Conference weekends.

How long is the LDS second hour?

Currently the second hour class runs approximately 50 minutes. Beginning September 6, 2026, classes will be shortened to 25 minutes each, but both Sunday School and Priesthood / Relief Society will meet every week instead of alternating.

What happens on the fifth Sunday in LDS church?

On 5th Sundays, the second hour varies by ward. Many wards hold a combined meeting or a topic chosen by the bishopric instead of the usual Sunday School or Priesthood / Relief Society split.

What changes are coming to the Sunday schedule in 2026?

Beginning September 6, 2026, the Church will move to a new schedule where Sunday School, Relief Society, Young Women, and priesthood quorum meetings are held every week (no more alternating). Classes will be 25 minutes each. This change supports increased gospel learning and fellowship.

What happens during General Conference weekends?

On General Conference weekends (first weekend of April and October), the normal second hour schedule is replaced with conference sessions. Many wards do not hold Sunday School or Priesthood/Relief Society meetings during these weekends.

What is Sunday School in the LDS church?

Sunday School is a weekly gospel instruction class held in the second hour of LDS church on 1st and 3rd Sundays. It follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum, which covers the scriptures in a four-year cycle. Adults, youth, and children attend age-appropriate classes.