‘They want us for the work, but they don’t want us to be visible’: LDS women react to stand removal
Bay Area women explain the “hurt,” “heartbreak” and impact, especially on young members. “It’s not about recognition,” says one, “but it’s actually about being recognizable.”
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
A bishop speaks to the congregation during a weekly sacrament meeting in Auckland, New Zealand. Women's leaders recently were removed from routinely sitting on the stands at Sunday services in the Bay Area.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.