If you didn’t serve a mission for any reason or if you didn’t serve as long as you anticipated, you absolutely, 100% belong in the church. You are not a 2nd-class member and you don’t have to explain the circumstances to anyone. The church is your home as much as anyone else’s.
Reason #57947 why I like #GeneralConference is that because the large amount of uplifting, optimistic, and positive messages that are shared, hatred and negative posts seem hidden for just a short moment. I wish it could be like that more often.
“I believe that one day, each of you will look back at the canceled events and the sadness, disappointment, and loneliness attendant to the pandemic to see it overshadowed by blessings and with increased faith and testimonies.” —Elder @StevensonGaryE#GeneralConference