SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced an update to guidelines regarding communication between full-time missionaries and their families.

Effective immediately, missionaries may communicate with their families on their weekly preparation day via text messages, online messaging, phone calls and video chat in addition to letters and emails.

Previously, missionaries relied primarily on email and letters for communication, with permission to call or Skype home on Christmas and Mothers Day.

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