Jeremy Runnells, Author of CES Letter, Faces LDS Church Excommunication, which has been postponed again

Postponed

Many of you have emailed me or contacted me to ask for an update on the LDS Church's Excommunication attempts against me.

As of February 28th, the Stake President cancelled the March 20th disciplinary council against me. So, two disciplinary councils were set up and cancelled. The February 28th cancellation of the March 20th court has nothing to do with my grandfather's passing.

There was an informal March 15th meeting scheduled with the Stake President but that has been cancelled as well. SP was the one who cancelled.

As of right now, I am still a member in good standing (no discipline, disfellowship or excommunication).

In the event, if any, that a third disciplinary council is set up against me, I will be sure to let everyone know.

Thank you all so much for your support.

Last Updated: March 14, 2016

Born and raised in Southern California, Jeremy is a seventh generation Mormon of Pioneer heritage who reached every Mormon youth milestone. An Eagle Scout, Returned Missionary, BYU alumnus, Jeremy was married in the San Diego Temple with expectations and plans of living Mormonism for the rest of his life.

In February 2012, Jeremy experienced an awakening to the LDS Church's truth crisis, which subsequently led to a faith transition that summer. In the spring of 2013, Jeremy was approached and asked by a CES Director to share his questions and concerns about the LDS Church's origins, history, and current practices. In response, Jeremy wrote what later became publicly known as the CES Letter (originally titled Letter to a CES Director).

The CES Director responded that he read the "very well written" letter and that he would provide Jeremy with a response. No response ever came.

“I believe that members and investigators deserve to have all of the facts and information on the table...to be able to make a fully-informed and balanced decision as to whether or not they want to commit their hearts, minds, time, talents, income and lives to Mormonism. Anything less is an obstruction to the free agency of the individual.”

- Jeremy Runnells

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