June 8 Priesthood Commemoration Celebration

Genesis will not be held on the first Sunday of June, but all Genesis members are especially invited to join with other Latter-day Saints in a commemoration of the revelation extending the priesthood to all worthy males, which occurred on June 1, 1978, in the Salt Lake Temple. The revelation was ratified and announced on June 8, 1978. The celebration will be held on Sunday, June 8, at 7 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Elder Sheldon F. Child of the Seventy will be the speaker for this event, with several Church members also giving inspirational messages. A multicultural choir will be performing under the direction of Mack Wilberg. During the celebration, the Church will present a short video commemorating the momentous revelation. The video will include interviews with several Genesis members as well as other African-American Latter-day Saints. Tickets are required for this event and are free of charge. Tickets can be reserved on the Internet or by calling 570-0080 (in Salt Lake County) or toll-free, 1-866-537-8457 (1-866-LDS-TIKS). There is a limit of eight tickets per person. Genesis had a limited number of tickets set aside for Genesis members, and those tickets have all been committed. If you reserved any of these tickets, they will be distributed on Sunday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at the Genesis meetinghouse, 6710 South 1300 East, Midvale, and at the Genesis Picnic on Saturday, June 7. If you are unable to pick up tickets during either of these times, watch the Genesis web site for alternative pick-up options. Overflow locations will be established to accommodate people who are unable to get into the Tabernacle. Please note the following: Those with tickets should be in their seats 15 minutes before the event start time. Standby seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The standby line is formed at the flagpole on Temple Square. Admission to the Tabernacle is limited to those ages eight and older. No babies, please. Wheelchair seating is available. Patrons who require such seating should inform Guest Services when they arrive at the event. Best dress is requested. Those attending this event are advised that cameras, recording devices, backpacks, food, and beverages are not allowed in the Tabernacle. On the day of the event, the Tabernacle doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The length of the program will be approximately 80 minutes.