Mutual is held on a day or evening other than Sunday or Monday and should, if possible, convene at the same day, time, and place each week. Generally, Mutual should be one to one and a half hours in length and is divided into the following parts:

• Opening Exercises (10 to 15 minutes)
• Class or Quorum Activities (30 to 75 minutes)

Under the direction of the bishopric, the ward Young Men and Young Women presidencies oversee Mutual. They may be assisted by class presidencies, advisers, and specialists. Their plans are approved in bishopric youth committee meetings or ward council.

Opening Exercises

A member of the bishopric presides over opening exercises. Members of the class or quorum presidencies, if called, take turns conducting; otherwise, a member of the Young Men or Young Women presidency may conduct. Opening exercises should include a hymn and a prayer and may also include talks, musical selections, practice of new songs, and opportunities for youth to share their talents and testimonies.