After a whirlwind spiritual season that included General Conference, Easter Sunday, and a modest spike in Sunday School attendance, wards across the globe are reporting a sudden and widespread case of Post-Easter Apathy Syndrome (PEAS).
Local leaders say symptoms range from mild motivational dips to full-blown gospel burnout. The phenomenon, observed annually but especially intense this year, has congregants asking, “Do we really need a lesson every week?”
“One minute I was weeping during ‘He Is Risen,’ and the next, I was 14 tabs deep into Pinterest quotes wondering if ‘be still’ meant skipping Gospel Doctrine.”
Reports of “Talk Avoidance Syndrome” have also spiked. Bishops nationwide say volunteers for sacrament meeting talks have mysteriously vanished, with some members reportedly faking hand injuries to avoid piano callings. One brother reportedly wore a fake wrist brace to every meeting until July.
“We were on fire for Conference,” said Brother Gerald Rowley, Elders Quorum President. “But now? I caught two of my counselors playing Wordle during our opening hymn last Sunday.”
Ward council meetings are at an all-time low in attendance, and Primary teachers say their patience levels have dropped faster than the leftover jellybeans in the foyer candy jar.
To combat the slump, some stakes are offering what they’re calling “Spiritual Recharge Kits,” which include: A laminated Jeffrey R. Holland quote, One fun-sized Cadbury Creme Egg, a tiny handout that just says “Hang in there, Mother’s Day is coming”.
Relief Societies have also stepped up with a new initiative titled “Ministering Through Muffins,” where sisters are encouraged to rekindle testimonies with delicious baked goods and delivered in recyclable tins.
“My spirit is willing, but my flesh is still digesting funeral potatoes,” said Brother Jensen, who fell asleep during the intermediate hymn for the second week in a row.
Meanwhile, one ambitious YSA ward has announced plans for a “Mid-Spring Resurgence Fireside” featuring the same speaker from Easter—this time with a PowerPoint and a snack table.
Church leadership reminds members that even after the highs of General Conference and Easter, there is still inspiration to be found in the quieter Sundays of spring.
As the saints push forward into the warmer months, leaders remain hopeful that enthusiasm will return—right around the time the Young Women start planning Girls’ Camp and the Deacons start fighting over who gets the “good” sacrament tray.
While the post-Easter slump is real, it’s exactly why we have seasons like General Conference and Easter—to refill our spiritual tanks, not just for a week, but for the long haul. These moments aren’t meant to be rare mountaintop experiences—we’re supposed to bottle up that light and carry it with us, even through the slow Sundays and snackless second hours.
With a little intention (and maybe a leftover Cadbury egg or two), the spiritual momentum we felt can stretch into the months ahead… or at least until the next General Conference.
Brandon is a husband, father, and business owner. Brandon has served in various church capacities including a missionary in Madrid, Spain, Young Men’s Presidency, Executive Secretary, temple worker, and Elders Quorum Presidency. He enjoys playing basketball, traveling, woodworking, yardwork, and discovering life with his twins.
I know these are AI generated pictures, but the one with the painting of Jesus behind the speaker at the lectern gives me hope that one day all our chapels will have the same. I know all chapels are a little different, but ours has an arch in the wall where a large painting by Carl Bloch would fit nicely. If we can now sing the song “This Little Light of Mine”, we can surly hang the Savior’s picture in the chapel.
It was fun on April Fools Day. That’s about it. ; )
Enjoyed reading this one!! Well done! And there are some kernels of truth in here actually!
April Fools Day is well in the past. I don’t appreciate this one — and I don’t see where your intentions/purposes are noted. I come on here to be spiritly lifted — not to be spoofed. You can do better Brandon.
Sad that other activities and food have to bring people to the point of desiring to learn.
I loved your post, Brandon!! We need to laugh more!! Thank you!!!