MormonTimes.com: YSA wards see benefits of instant communication

By Aaron Shill
Mormon Times
Published: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 12:10 a.m. MDT
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When it comes to communication within young single adult wards, technology is a major part of the process. These days, those who miss church meetings are likely to be tracked down via text. Announcements are sent to inboxes rather than taped to doors.

And while there are always concerns about the overuse of technology, those who embrace such electronic communication see it as overwhelmingly positive.

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As a leader in my YSA ward, texting and other means have been priceless...

Just a note... | Aug. 7, 2008 at 8:04 p.m.

I intercepted a "showing off" message that was sent to...

Anonymous | Aug. 7, 2008 at 3:03 p.m.

I think it's a place where they put mentally imbalanced people...

What's a Ward...? | Aug. 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

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Natasha Robinson walks down the hall of the Orem LDS Institute of Religion while looking at her cell phone. Most of today's students are using cell phones. (Stuart Johnson, Deseret News)
Stuart Johnson, Deseret News
Natasha Robinson walks down the hall of the Orem LDS Institute of Religion while looking at her cell phone. Most of today's students are using cell phones.
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