The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will roll back many of its strict anti-LGBT practices, including allowing baptisms of children of gay couples and no longer considering gay couples “apostates.”

Dallin Oaks, one of the 3 apostles who make up the Mormon church’s First Presidency, the church’s highest governing body, made the announcement Thursday. Signaling the church’s intentions to become more inclusive towards gay church members, Oaks said it wants “to reduce the hate and contention so common today.” The announcement was made at the church’s annual convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.