Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints shuts down meetings worldwide

The massive temple in the city's northwest is the eighth temple built in Canada.

Calgary — Gatherings of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have been cancelled worldwide, the latest official statement from the church's administrations says.

"Beginning immediately, all public gatherings of Church members are being temporarily suspended worldwide until further notice," reads a letter sent to members Thursday.

The gatherings include:

All essential meetings will be conducted online and church leaders will be working out ways to provide sacrament to members at least once a month.

Earlier this week, church officials announced it would be making changes to the general conference scheduled in Utah next month.