In accord with step three of the Matthew Code, the collective complaint, "Matters of Conscience," was first shared with "the church" in March 2002.

In September 2002, over one hundred Journal-listed members of the Mother Church signed a letter called "Working Together" that encouraged Mother Church members to read "Matters of Conscience" and prayerfully weigh the evidence.

Over two years have passed since that complaint was made available to the field.

Some members are still unaware of collective complaint "Matters of Conscience," but many members who have read that complaint feel it is time for Mother Church members, who so choose, to be able to express their conclusions with a collective voice.