The age ranges for the young single adult and single adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been adjusted.
Effective immediately, “young single adult” (“YSA”) now refers to unmarried Latter-day Saints ages 18-35, with the term “single adult” (“SA”) now describing unmarried Church members ages 36 and older.
Where available, young single adult wards may include those ages 18 to 35, with single adult wards for those ages 36 to 45.
Until now, young single adults referred to unmarried members ages 18 to 30. Single adult referred to unmarried members ages 31 and older.
And in areas with many young single adults—particularly in YSA stakes—leaders may consider recommending adjustments in units, such as a ward for members ages 18 to 25 and a separate ward for those ages 26 to 35.
The age-adjustment announcement came in a July 18 letter from the Church’s Priesthood and Family Department to stake, district, temple, and mission presidencies; bishoprics and branch presidencies; and stake and ward council members in the United States and Canada, with general authorities, general officers and Area Seventies copied on the correspondence.
You can read the full article on Church News here.
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