LDS General Conference
Prophet calls for tolerance, kindness toward those who don't share LDS beliefs
The LDS Church's 183rd Annual General Conference closed Sunday afternoon with a plea from their prophet for church members follow the example of Jesus Christ to be “tolerant of, as well as... Read more »
Are Mormons the most connected?
This weekend Mormons from around the world used the Internet to watch General Conference and to connect with each other. Just how connected are they? Read more »
President Thomas S. Monson: 'Until We Meet Again'
Following is the text of President Thomas S. Monson's remarks Sunday afternoon, April 7, as he brought to a close the 183rd Annual General Conference of the Church. Read more »
Elder D. Todd Christofferson: 'The Work of Redemption'
As disciples of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints must do all they can to redeem others from suffering and burdens, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve said during the Sunday... Read more »
Elder Bruce D. Porter: 'Beautiful Mornings'
"We need not fear the future, nor falter in hope and good cheer, because God is with us," said Elder Bruce D. Porter of the Seventy during the Sunday afternoon session of general conference. Read more »
Elder Erich W. Kopischke: 'Being Accepted of the Lord'
In the Sunday afternoon session of conference, Elder Erich W. Kopischke of the Seventy spoke of how being accepted by loved ones is a basic human need. Read more »
Elder Enrique R. Falabella: 'The Home, the School of Life'
Elder Enrique R. Falabella of the Seventy, in his remarks Sunday afternoon, shared six lessons he has learned in his home. Read more »
183rd Annual General Conference talk summaries
Summaries of the talks given during the conference sessions will be posted to DeseretNews.com throughout the weekend. Read more »
Elder Christoffel Golden Jr.: 'The Father and the Son'
"Our quest for eternal life is nothing other than a quest to understand who God is, and for us to return to live with Him," said Elder Christoffel Golden Jr. of the Seventy. Read more »
Elder Dallin H. Oaks: 'Followers of Christ'
In his Sunday afternoon address, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve utilized the four gospels of the New Testament — Matthew, Mark, Luke and John — to teach how members... Read more »
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: 'Lord, I Believe'
All things are possible for those who believe, no matter how small that belief may be, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland taught during the Sunday afternoon session of general conference. Read more »
President Monson urges LDS to find answers through obedience
President Thomas S. Monson told his listeners during the Sunday morning session of the LDS Church's 183rd Annual General Conference that the answers to life’s most profound questions can be... Read more »
Thomas S. Monson: 'Obedience Brings Blessings'
A knowledge of truth and the answers to great questions come through obedience to the commandments of God, said President Thomas S. Monson in his Sunday morning conference address. Read more »
Elder L. Tom Perry: 'Obedience to Law Is Liberty'
In a world where the moral compass of society is faltering, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ never wavers, nor should its stakes and wards, its families, or its individual members, said Elder L.... Read more »
Elder L. Whitney Clayton: 'Marriage: Watch and Learn'
With the directive to "watch and learn," Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Seventy shared five principles he has learned from examples of faithful marriages. Read more »
Sister Rosemary M. Wixom: 'The Words We Speak'
"One of the greatest influences a person can have in this world is to influence a child," said Sister Rosemary M. Wixom, general Primary president. Read more »
Elder Neil L. Andersen: 'It's a Miracle'
Following His Resurrection, the Savior charged His apostles to go "into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Read more »
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: 'The Hope of God's Light'
Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ, said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency. Read more »
LDS faithful learn of new Young Women presidency during Saturday afternoon session of general conference
Latter-day Saints heard stirring sermons from four members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and sustained a number of new church leaders, including a new general Young Women presidency, during... Read more »
President Thomas S. Monson: 'Come All Ye Sons of God'
There is a characteristic spirit that pervades the general priesthood session of conference, reflected in the beckoning line from a hymn, "Come, all ye sons of God who have received the... Read more »
President Henry B. Eyring: 'We Are One'
Whatever their age, capacity, Church calling or location, Latter-day Saints are called to the work to help take the gospel to all the world, President Henry B. Eyring said Saturday evening in his... Read more »
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: 'Four Titles'
Men sometimes identify themselves by titles, observed President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who then went on his priesthood session address to suggest four titles he believes apply to all priesthood... Read more »
Brother David L. Beck: 'Your Sacred Duty to Minister'
Asking young Aaronic Priesthood holders in the congregation at the priesthood session if they know what it means to minister to others, Brother David L. Beck, Young Men general president, told of a... Read more »
Elder Tad R. Callister: 'Power of Priesthood in the Boy'
To show that priesthood is just as powerful in a boy as in a man when exercised in righteousness, Elder Tad R. of the Presidency of the Seventy shared an experience from the life of his... Read more »
Elder Robert D. Hales: 'Stand Strong in Holy Places'
In his priesthood session address, Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve said that when he was a ninth grade student on a bus ride home from a baseball game he was exposed to language... Read more »
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183rd Annual General Conference talk summaries
Summaries of the talks given during the conference sessions will be posted to DeseretNews.com throughout the weekend. Read more »
April 2013 LDS general conference memes
Social media played a significant role in the recent 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Listeners shared their thoughts through Twitter,... Read more »
LDS Church announces new Young Women general presidency
The First Presidency of the LDS Church announced a new Young Women general presidency during the Saturday afternoon session of the faith’s 183rd Annual General Conference. Read more »
Prophet calls for tolerance, kindness toward those who don't share LDS beliefs
The LDS Church's 183rd Annual General Conference closed Sunday afternoon with a plea from their prophet for church members follow the example of Jesus Christ to be “tolerant of, as well as... Read more »
LDS faithful learn of new Young Women presidency during Saturday afternoon session of general conference
Latter-day Saints heard stirring sermons from four members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and sustained a number of new church leaders, including a new general Young Women presidency, during... Read more »
Are Mormons the most connected?
This weekend Mormons from around the world used the Internet to watch General Conference and to connect with each other. Just how connected are they? Read more »
President Boyd K. Packer: 'These Things I Know'
President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve, began his Saturday morning talk by reciting a poem he has written over the past two decades. The poem is rich with the apostle's... Read more »
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: 'Lord, I Believe'
All things are possible for those who believe, no matter how small that belief may be, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland taught during the Sunday afternoon session of general conference. Read more »
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: 'The Hope of God's Light'
Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ, said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency. Read more »
Thomas S. Monson: 'Obedience Brings Blessings'
A knowledge of truth and the answers to great questions come through obedience to the commandments of God, said President Thomas S. Monson in his Sunday morning conference address. Read more »
President Monson urges LDS to find answers through obedience
President Thomas S. Monson told his listeners during the Sunday morning session of the LDS Church's 183rd Annual General Conference that the answers to life’s most profound questions can be... Read more »
LDS conference opens with sermons and two new temples
LDS general conference opened Saturday morning with the announcement of two new temples and emotion-charged sermons from church leaders, including a memorable poem and testimony from President Boyd... Read more »
LDS react with joy to temples announced in Cedar City, Rio
LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson opened the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saturday morning by announcing the construction of two new... Read more »
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: 'Four Titles'
Men sometimes identify themselves by titles, observed President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who then went on his priesthood session address to suggest four titles he believes apply to all priesthood... Read more »
Elder David A. Bednar: 'We Believe in Being ... Chaste'
"Chastity and virtue are now, always have been and always will be 'most dear and precious above all things,'" said Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve during the Saturday afternoon... Read more »
Elder L. Whitney Clayton: 'Marriage: Watch and Learn'
With the directive to "watch and learn," Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Seventy shared five principles he has learned from examples of faithful marriages. Read more »
Sister Elaine S. Dalton: 'We Are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father'
When she was in college, Sister Elaine S. Dalton, general Young Women president, travelled to Scotland with the BYU International Folk Dancers. Her father had recently passed away, and she felt... Read more »
President Thomas S. Monson: 'Welcome to Conference'
Following is the text of welcoming remarks President Thomas S. Monson delivered while opening the Saturday morning session of the 183rd Annual General Conference of the Church on Saturday morning,... Read more »
President Thomas S. Monson: 'Until We Meet Again'
Following is the text of President Thomas S. Monson's remarks Sunday afternoon, April 7, as he brought to a close the 183rd Annual General Conference of the Church. Read more »
Elder D. Todd Christofferson: 'The Work of Redemption'
As disciples of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints must do all they can to redeem others from suffering and burdens, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve said during the Sunday... Read more »
Elder Bruce D. Porter: 'Beautiful Mornings'
"We need not fear the future, nor falter in hope and good cheer, because God is with us," said Elder Bruce D. Porter of the Seventy during the Sunday afternoon session of general conference. Read more »
Elder Enrique R. Falabella: 'The Home, the School of Life'
Elder Enrique R. Falabella of the Seventy, in his remarks Sunday afternoon, shared six lessons he has learned in his home. Read more »
Elder L. Tom Perry: 'Obedience to Law Is Liberty'
In a world where the moral compass of society is faltering, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ never wavers, nor should its stakes and wards, its families, or its individual members, said Elder L.... Read more »
Elder Neil L. Andersen: 'It's a Miracle'
Following His Resurrection, the Savior charged His apostles to go "into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Read more »
Elder Dallin H. Oaks: 'Followers of Christ'
In his Sunday afternoon address, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve utilized the four gospels of the New Testament — Matthew, Mark, Luke and John — to teach how members... Read more »
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