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# Disfellowshipment.

A person who is disfellowshipped is " still a member of the Church but is no longer in good standing.

" A disfellowshipped member may not hold a temple recommend, serve in a church calling, or exercise the priesthood.

A disfellowshipped member may attend public meetings of the LDS Church, but may not give a sermon, teach a lesson, offer a public prayer, partake of the sacrament, or vote in sustaining church officers.

However, disfellowshipped members may pay tithing and fast offerings and continue to wear the temple garment.

If the disfellowshipped member expresses repentance and abides by the conditions imposed upon him or her, disfellowshipment usually lasts approximately one year.

Only a reconvened disciplinary council can remove the condition of disfellowshipment.

Disfellowshipment is considered a relatively severe action which is adequate for most serious transgressions.