SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now offering sleeveless garments for members in hot and humid climates, according to a Church spokesperson.
These garments include sleeveless options for endowed men and women. These options were leaked earlier this week and were confirmed by a Church spokesperson to ABC4.com on Thursday, Oct. 17.
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“Devout Latter-day Saints cherish the privilege of wearing the temple garment,” Doug Andersen told ABC4.com. “The First Presidency has authorized changes in the garment to bless those members and others who might benefit from the changes.”
Beyond the authorization of the change, the Church won’t comment on matters considered to be sacred, like the temple garment, Andersen told ABC4.com…