LDS General Conference
Tim Johnson: The conference I remember best
Most people remember the October 1988 general conference for President Benson's talk on flooding the earth with the Book of Mormon. However, it was an ad lib comment of his from the pulpit that... Read more »
A behind-the-scenes look at Temple Square Hospitality's preparation for general conference
A behind-the-scenes look at Temple Square Hospitality's preparation for general conference, where pounds of potatoes are peeled, thousands of rolls baked, and hours and days of effort and manpower... Read more »
Denise Russell: Translating inspired words into action
Conference talk provides the answer needed to work through emotional wounds and strive to live to the fullest of our divine potential. Read more »
Shelby Scoffield: Learning to laugh
After becoming severely ill as a college student, I was inspired by an LDS General Conference talk to "learn to laugh." Read more »
Miranda H. Lotz: General conference gives the chance to unite
Among all of the sermons, the scriptures and the songs there is a unique feeling of unity that gathering together for general conference offers. Read more »
General conference through the years is different but the same
Although the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will look and feel decidedly different than the church's first conference back in 1830, the spirit... Read more »
In the Whirled: When the sister missionaries go marching in
With the lowering of age for sister missionaries, we are going to have front-row seats to an enormous cultural shift in the church. Read more »
Bloggernacle Back Bench: Spiritually, virtually uplifted from general conference
First, find ways to re-watch conference, including awesome highlight and time-lapse videos. Second, find conference-themed printables to display and share. Third, read blog testimonies about... Read more »
How to create a general conference playlist
The musical performances presented in general conference are available to the public at no cost. Beginning with the fall conference session of 2008, addresses and musical performances are offered... Read more »
New missionary policy impacts LDS students as they change college plans and lives
Saturday morning, LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson announced changes to the church's age policy for missionary service, and an uncounted throng of LDS college students changed their life plans... Read more »
LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru
Each year new temple sites are announced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; these are newest announcements made during October 2012 General Conference. Read more »
Video: 100,000 Mormons come to the Conference Center
Here is a time-lapse video of general conference attendees entering and leaving the LDS Church's 21,000-seat Conference Center. Read more »
LDS conference concludes with a charge to 'be of good cheer'
The 182nd Semiannual General Conference of the LDS Church came to a close Sunday afternoon with a clear charge from church President Thomas S. Monson to "be of good cheer" despite the demands and... Read more »
LDS President Thomas S. Monson testifies 'the Lord is in our lives'
President Thomas S. Monson reminded LDS Church members that "the Lord is in our lives" during the Sunday morning session of the 182nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of... Read more »
Change in missionary age inspired, life-changing
LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson's announcement during Saturday's opening general conference session that the age for full-time missionary service in the church has been lowered to 18 for... Read more »
Elder Oaks advocates for children during Saturday afternoon session
Elders L. Tom Perry, M. Russell Ballard and Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve all spoke at the Saturday afternoon session of the LDS Church's general conference. Read more »
Leadership changes announced during LDS General Conference
A new member of the Presidency of the Seventy and the release of six general authorities from their assignments was announced during the Saturday afternoon session of the 182nd Semiannual General... Read more »
LDS members take to Twitter to share reactions to the missionary age change
Many LDS members took to twitter to share their thoughts and emotion on the lowered mission age and how it affects women, BYU and LDS culture and the LDS Church in general. Read more »
LDS Church lowers age requirement for missionary service
President Thomas S. Monson announced Saturday a major change to the LDS Church's policy on the ages of missionaries. Read more »
How to attend, watch or listen to general conference
Schedules and other facts for the 182nd Semiannual 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 »
Thousands still come to LDS general conference despite TV, internet availability
Cecilie Lundgreen and nine young women from a Mormon congregation in Norway will be among the more than 100,000 people who are expected to attend sessions of the 182nd Semiannual General Conference... Read more »
182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints infographic
As you prepare for this weekend's general conference, check out this infographic featuring fun conference facts. Read more »
Today in the Bloggernacle: Conference countdown, ideas and activities
Creative ways to get kids engaged with general conference, even one to help them learn while they countdown. Plus virtually visit the "His Works: A World Art Exhibit" at the Church History Museum.... Read more »
Deseret Book's 'Ladies' Night' events for Oct. 6
If you're looking for a fun venue to spend two hours while the men are attending the priesthood session of General Conference, look no further than Deseret Book's "Ladies' Night." Read more »
General conference activity pages for children of all ages
Here is Mormon Times' version of general conference activity pages, courtesy of Deseret News artist Josh Ferrin. 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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