Dear Missionary Parents,
Sister Smith and I would like to keep you informed of the following information that we received, and subsequently sent to each of the California San Jose missionaries regarding civil unrest that may occur January 17-21, 2021:
In light of recent political events and the upcoming presidential inauguration in the United States, please review with your missionaries the following important sections found in Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ:
- "To show respect for others and to protect your safety, avoid potentially problematic topics of conversation. Topics to avoid include local and national politics of the areas where you serve; also avoid private or public political statements." (Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ: Supplemental Information, 7.3.1)
- "You may encounter people who are negative or aggressive. If someone is rude, be polite and leave the situation. If you sense danger, leave immediately. The safety of you and your companion (see 4.5) is your first priority." (Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ: Supplemental Information, 7.3.1) This includes avoiding all protest, riots, and other public demonstrations, as well as conversations related to these public demonstrations. If missionaries encounter a public demonstration, they should leave immediately.
Where there is the potential for significant unrest, it may be necessary for some missionaries to remain in their apartments at times. Please use your inspired judgement based on local circumstances and the guidance of the Spirit.
We do not anticipate issues within the California San Jose Mission, but want each of the missionaries to be aware of possible unrest and the importance of following the already published guidelines in the Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
Gary A. Smith
Mission President
California San Jose Mission
1336 Cherry Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
C 408-858-9001
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