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EXCOMMUNICATION - AS DEFINED IN THE HANDBOOK
The information below is from the 1999 version of the Church Handbook of Instructions and is used in accordance with the fair use provisions of the copyright law.
Excommunication
A person who is excommunicated is no longer a member of the Church. Excommunication is the most severe Church disciplinary action. As directed by the Spirit, it may be necessary for:
1. Members who have committed serious transgressions, especially violations of temple covenants (see "Considerations in Church Discipline," pages 103-4).A person who is excommunicated does not enjoy any of Church membership. He may not wear temple garments or pay tithes and offerings. He may attend public Church meetings if his conduct is orderly, but his participation in such meetings is limited the same as for disfellowshipped members.