[1] The official use of the term has been discontinued and largely replaced with "devotional" or "discussion", but "fireside" continues to be used informally by members.
They are often held in a meetinghouse, Institute of Religion, or a personal residence, depending on the number of people expected to attend.
[2][3] A fireside usually either consists of a single speaker on a religious topic or a group discussion led by a church leader.
Sometimes, firesides are broadcast via satellite to stake centers and Institutes of Religion throughout the world.
Since 1992, monthly firesides for young adults have been produced by the Church Educational System (CES) and broadcast by satellite throughout North America.