LDS General Conference
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 »
Elder Russell M. Nelson: 'Catch the Wave'
In his Saturday afternoon address, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve encouraged members of all ages to "catch the wave" of unprecedented enthusiasm for missionary work that is... 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 John B. Dickson: 'The Gospel to all the World'
"I testify that through the Prophet Joseph Smith the Church has been restored and continues to move forward under the direction of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles," Elder... Read more »
Leadership changes announced during LDS General Conference
New leadership assignments were announced during the Saturday afternoon session of the 183rd Annual General Conference. Read more »
Elder Quentin L. Cook: 'Personal Peace — The Reward of Righteousness'
In a deeply troubled world, families and individuals can realize personal peace as a promised reward for righteousness. It is a gift of the Savior's mission and atoning sacrifice. Read more »
Elder Stanley G. Ellis: 'The Lord's Way'
"We are not alone," said Elder Stanley G. Ellis of the Seventy during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference. "We don't have to be lost, confused, deceived or less effective. This is... Read more »
Elder Richard G. Scott: 'For a Peaceful Life'
"Many voices from the world in which we live tell us we should live at a frantic pace," said Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve in his Saturday afternoon conference address. "Yet,... 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 »
President Henry B. Eyring: 'Come Unto Me'
Individuals come closer to the Savior through simple acts of obedience to the commandments and through blessing and serving others, President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First... Read more »
Elder M. Russell Ballard: 'This Is My Work and Glory'
"The same priesthood power that created worlds, galaxies and universes can and should be a part of our lives to succor, strengthen and bless our families and our neighbors — in other words,... Read more »
Elder Craig A. Cardon: 'The Savior Wants to Forgive'
Elder Craig A. Cardon of the Seventy began his remarks Saturday morning with the story of the bedridden, paralyzed man who comes to Christ for healing and the Savior declares, "Man, thy sins are... Read more »
Bishop Dean M. Davies: 'A Sure Foundation'
On October 17, 1989, Bishop Dean M. Davies of the Presiding Bishopric was driving to work in San Francisco, Calif., when an earthquake struck. The Loma Prieta earthquake left some 12,000 people... 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
General Conference in tweets, status updates and shared photos
Many general conference viewers shared testimonies and expressions of faith today on social media. Read more »
Michael Augsburger: general conference I remember best
The April 2008 general conference is the one I remember best because it included the Solemn Assembly. It was the first conference following the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley. Read more »
General conference can be enhanced by using 2nd screens
Internet-connected smartphones, tablets and laptops can become transformative tools for learning during LDS general conference. Read more »
Andrew Bud Adams: The conference I remember best
President Packer's talk about "The Power of the Priesthood" adds a sense of urgency and significance to ordinances performed by and in behalf of family members. Read more »
LDS general conference sure to have impact
With more than 100,000 people expected to attend sessions of the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saturday and Sunday at the church’s... Read more »
Values in the Media: A look at General Conference
One particular topic of discussion that continues to evolve and grow increasingly prominent in discussion at each LDS General Conference is media, in all of its mediums — television, film,... Read more »
How to attend, watch or listen to LDS general conference
Schedules and other facts for the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints convening in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City this weekend: 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 qualify as "followers of Christ." 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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