5th Sunday Lesson

A 5th Sunday lesson is a special combined or topical meeting held during the second hour of worship in months that have five Sundays in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

During these months, the normal schedule for Sunday School, Relief Society, and the Elders Quorum is replaced with a single, unified lesson or presentation. [1]

How It Works

• Combined Classes: Adults often meet together in the chapel or a large room instead of splitting into separate gender or age classes.
• Special Topics: Rather than following the regular weekly scripture study guide (Come, Follow Me), leaders focus on specific themes.
• Global or Local Focus: Topics might be assigned by Church headquarters (such as religious freedom, missionary outreach, or upcoming curriculum changes) or chosen by local bishoprics to address specific needs in the local congregation. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Who Participates

• Adults: Usually combine into one group for a teacher-led discussion or presentation.
• Youth: May have their own specialized 5th Sunday instruction or join combined sessions depending on local leadership guidance.
• Primary: Children generally follow their normal Sunday schedule with their regul