May 31 — I recently discovered that the Church changed the name of Tithing Settlement to Tithing Declaration. But what exactly is Tithing Settlement, or Tithing Declaration? Once a year, usually near the end of the year, church members schedule an appointment with their local bishop or branch president to discuss how much tithing they have paid during the year.
Think about the word “settlement.” What comes to mind when you hear it? One definition relates to geography; another refers to paying what is owed. It is also a legal term.
The stated reason for changing the name to Declaration is this: (more…)
