LDS General Conference

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...

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

Oct. 3, 2012

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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 »

Oct. 2, 2012

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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 »

Oct. 2, 2012

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Emeritus general authorities welcome the chance to practice what they've preached

Elder Marlin K. Jensen — and probably others — will become an emeritus general authority during October general conference this year. He sees it as an opportunity to practice what he's... Read more »

Oct. 2, 2012

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Bloggernacle Back Bench: Spiritually, virtually prepare for general conference

Banners, widgets, packets, schedules, videos and many other resources are available to help prepare for general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Plus, have you seen... Read more »

Oct. 1, 2012

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Church records removed from vault for open house

The Church History Library will host the Treasures of Collection open house again with the theme of "Record Keeping in the Kingdom." Read more »

Sept. 26, 2012

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Today in the Bloggernacle: A countdown to LDS general conference

Thirty-seven days before general conference, one blogger started counting down by highlighting the 37 talks of the last conference. And this historic photo truly shows some BYU students who were... Read more »

Sept. 12, 2012

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NPR interviews LDS Olympian Tumua Anae

With the water polo teams scheduled to begin competing in London this weekend, NPR host Michel Martin recently interviewed LDS Olympian Tumua Anae, who is a goal keeper for the U.S. Olympic women's... Read more »

July 27, 2012

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Michelle King: 'Mormon Times TV': Inspiring teens change lives

The LDS Church's Mormon Messages for Youth called "Dayton's Legs" introduced two inspiring teens who continue to change lives. That story is on Sunday's "Mormon Times TV," plus a new Facebook... Read more »

May 2, 2012

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New Harmony: Conference, celebration have different styles, same substance

On April 1, thousands gathered beneath the trees on Temple Square in Salt Lake City for the general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more »

April 14, 2012

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Vai's View: Never a Dull moment — general conference weekend brings reunion of missionaries, convert

Besides receiving instruction from prophets and apostles, general conference weekend is universally recognized in the LDS Church as a time for mission reunions, typically held the Friday before... Read more »

April 6, 2012

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Standing by for a seat at conference

People travel from around the world to attend general conference in person, but many come without tickets. The standby line on Temple Square gives people the possibility of getting into the... Read more »

April 3, 2012

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Bloggernacle Back Bench: Easter ideas and conference wrap-up

Videos. Printables. Lessons. Crafts. Music. Recipes. And so many more Easter ideas found throughout the blogs. Plus beautiful "Remembering the Resurrection" cards from Mormon.org. And bloggers ask... Read more »

April 3, 2012

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Coverage, resources for the 2012 April LDS general conference

The 182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was held March 31 and April 1, 2012. Read more »

April 1, 2012

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April LDS general conference concludes with prophetic blessing from President Thomas S. Monson

The 182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints closed Sunday afternoon with a blessing from the man church members consider to be their prophet. Read more »

April 1, 2012

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Top BIA official Larry Echo Hawk resigns to take LDS Church post

The top official for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs is resigning to accept a full-time leadership position with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ending three years with the... Read more »

April 1, 2012

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Gospel truths enrich our lives, President Monson tells conference

LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson reminded listeners during the Sunday morning session of the church's 182nd Annual General Conference that "those truths which will enrich our lives and see us... Read more »

April 1, 2012

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General conference live stream

Sunday Morning Session Sunday Afternoon Session Reach Out & Share: (12:00-12:30 pm) 12 Steps to Recovery: (12:30-1:00 pm) Saints in Swaziland: (1:00-2:00 pm) Mormon Times: (4:00-4:30 pm) History of the... Read more »

April 1, 2012

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Saturday afternoon session features callings, releases, statistics, sermons

Changes in several key church administrative positions highlighted the Saturday afternoon session of the 182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more »

April 1, 2012

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President Monson promises 'This great cause will go forward' as conference opens

On a bright, breezy spring morning, the 182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened Saturday with assurances from church President Thomas S. Monson... Read more »

March 31, 2012

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