We invite you to prepare for April general conference by following President Nelsons counsel to make time for [God] in your lifeeach and every day.. Mostly and rightly, we recognize the psychosocial value of the work. Heres a way to think about them, in context of change. Peace is not anything like a default state of affairs. Say, Hey, Google. Too often, faith is misunderstood to be irrationality or superstition. We should consider everyone children of God whether we like their actions or not. The peace, encouragement, and inspiration you're seeking is within your grasp. Wow. None requires ridicule as a vehicle, unless its intent is destructive. Help #BringRidgeHome: Latter-day Saint Naval Officer Wrongfully Imprisoned in Japan, Tabernacle Choir Performs Love Thy Neighbor Summer Concert, The Servants of Satan Among Us & Learning From The Servant of Helaman, Touching Cover of Amazing Grace by Sister Missionary & Abraham Thomas, Patriotic Song Stand For Freedom Perfect for Fourth of July, Behind-the-Scenes: The Final Season of the Book of Mormon Videos Series, Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square Featured on American Built, The Story of the Witnesses of the Book of Mormon Told in Unprecedented New Docudrama, Behind-the-Scenes: The Final Season of the Book of Mormon Videos Series.
invitations from October 2021 general conference. Change depends as much on us as it depends on God. Gospel Q&A: How Can I Encourage More Meaningful Comments in My Church Class? Given this, President Nelsons opening remarks, and the fact that the Church IT system for missionary applications has been offline, I wonder if theyre gearing up to announce a missionary policy change. Read about these Church leaders here. Theres still a lot of talk about missionary work. Elder Marcos Aidukaitis speaks to young people, saying God has preserved them for the most important time. This Boutique Wants to Prove It Can. I just learned that Sister Aburto, second counselor in the Relief Society, has degrees in industrial engineering and computer science. 3 Ways to Better Hear the Still, Small Voice of God. Centrism, moderation, and reconciliation receive too little attention. But there are also greater opportunities than ever before.
Elder Gary Stevenson encourages Church members to invite others to participate in Church activities. And asserts that contention violates everything that Jesus taught. I generally agree, although the Bible depicts Jesus as exemplifying some exceptions to that. Peace. 374. President Russell Nelson announces new temples in New Zealand, Congo, Spain, UK, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kansas, Texas, Montana, Idaho, and California.
All rights reserved. And I think its okay and even good that we can talk about our disagreements in how best to support that outcome. Download the BYUtv app and watch General Conference live, April 2-3.
8 ET | 5 PT evening session (for women and young women). But heres what Ive learned about the Lords work as a member of the Churchs special projects custodial crew. Get an early look at the next version of the BYUTV website. I was unable to listen to several speakers at the end of the Sunday afternoon session of General Conference because I was responding to questions and feedback about my thoughts on Elder Oaks talk. Consider the missionary opportunities. Some probably arent aware of how difficult, physically and emotionally, missions can be. A family in Wyoming watches the Saturday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, broadcast from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The conference will be translated into more than 93 languages and broadcast to more than 170 countries and territories on the Church satellite system, ChurchofJesusChrist.org and other media, noted a letter from the First Presidency sent in February. There are plenty of criticisms that merit careful consideration. Elder Martinez encourages us to become self-reliant. Elder Michael Ringwood observes that we become like Christ by following Jesus example. Love the emotion in the eyes of the general primary presidency as they hold hands while theyre sustained in General Conference. He mentions the stories of survivors like Shackleton explorers, Apollo astronauts, and war refugees. See the Churchs coverage of April 2022 general conference: See a list of talk summaries, photo galleries and session highlights. But theres still at least a pragmatic truth to it. Elder Holland mentions that young people are particularly concerned with environmental desecration and racial inequity. This, after his opening joke, has probably captured much more attention than most other speakers. But Im sure that many people would have been more than willing to walk a few blocks. Over the years, the pulpit in the Conference Center has been graced with many surprising, charming, touching, and humorous stories. Asking for revelation is not demanding revelation. Focus on the wonderful things the speakers will say instead of trying to figure out what your family is going to eat!
But I had completely missed the gold mine that is general conference. Contemporary politics and the pandemic have placed unusual strain on our relationships. In fact, it could be an under-statement. Sister Reyna Aburto talks about the Relief Society, the womens organization in the Church. entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. But where do we find those messages that speak to our souls? Recap October 2021 general conference messages, 17 fascinating footnotes from general conference talks you dont want to gloss over, Play Elder Andersens familys general conference Jeopardy! game, 5 quotes from April 2022 general conference to help you let God prevail, The number of temples in Africa is about to quadruple + 15 other temple stats, All April 2022 conference addresses now available online + in beautiful new study journal, 3 firsts you may have missed at the April 2022 general conference, 16 Twitter reactions from conference to make you laugh and warm your heart, Read this quick, concise summary of all of President Nelsons conference talks this weekend, Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Nelson announces 17 temples at general conference, Here are the 6 new General Authority Seventies called during general conference, See a powerful quote from each April 2022 general conference talk, No notes, no preparation, just called on: President Ballard reflects on his first general conference talk, Watch: Exceptional Church momentsfrom the last six months highlighted in World Report. For the latest coverage of general conference, follow the Deseret News all weekend on, People participating in the conference via social media can follow the #GeneralConference hashtag or look for messages from, Following the conference, each talk will be available in text, audio and video formats in the. | 21 July 2022, You Wont Want to Miss These 12 LDS Celeb Posts From This Week, Count Your Many Blessings | 22 November 2021, Temple News & Updates | Week Of November 21, Television, cable TV, and satellite TV. Elder Quentin Cook references the Joseph Smith papers, which provide deep insight into early Church history. General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will occur April 2-3, 2022. We also have secular allies in some ways. Some imagine and contend that only God can forgive sins. It wasnt and never will be easy. :) And, seriously, when is BYU going to have an official mens soccer team? There are important practical consequences of generalities. And all the children of God (with exceptions too limited to consider here) ultimately go to a heavenly glory. This is an important truth. Elder Hamilton reminds me of Jesus great commands. The conference is held in five sessions over two days. President Nelson encourages us both to forgive and to seek forgiveness, and end conflict in our lives. In my family, weve always emphasized that missions are optional. As the first speaker of the Saturday evening session of general conference, President Dallin H. Oaks called it a unique meeting and gave a special introductory message from the First Presidency. Im happy to hear him say that.
And I actually do trust in his eventual literal resurrection. Many great and important things have already changed throughout Church history. Heres why it was life-changing, 7 stories from Elder Uchtdorf heartwarming enough to be bedtime stories, 13 Olympians featured in general conference talks, 5 times TV shows were mentioned in general conference, 11 unexpected and unforgettable stories told in general conference, The 10 most-referenced scriptures in general conference, The year a general conference session became a testimony meeting, 7 powerful poems President Monson shared in general conference, Funny moments in general conference history. And I welcome any feedback or questions you might have in the comments. Instead, we wait on the Lord and his timetable to reveal his truths through the means that he has established. This has so many layers. Trust in Christ need not, and arguably should not, be understood as anything passive. This is nearly universal salvation. Copyright 2022 Deseret News Publishing Company. There we go. :). The global broadcast will originate from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, where seating will be limited to 10,000 people per session due to parking and accessibility concerns related to the construction on and around Temple Square. And yet, of course, Jesus also encourages us to look after the one lost sheep. Watch at home, or on your smart device; listen in your vehicle, or while you're out and about. The April 2020 general conference was broadcast from a small studio in the Church Office Building, while the October 2020 and April 2021 general conferences originated from the Conference Center Theater. But the suffering can become worse than death. Listening to the opening prayer of General Conference, Im reminded that the Churchs focus on the Gospel of Jesus Christ is consistent and long-standing. President Camille N. Johnson, Sister J. Annette Dennis, and Sister Kristin M. Yee were just called as the new Relief Society General Presidency. And I trust that many great and important things are yet to be revealed. A Brief History of Joseph and Emma Smiths Children. Encouragement. We hope these Twitter reactions will make you smile and brings some laughter to your day! In the least, we should remind family and friends of potential missionaries not to engage in shaming or targeting other forms of social rejection at those who choose not to serve missions. I searched every corner of the internet to find what religion I identified with. Or check out an article below. Elder Holland says that we must commit ourselves fully to the gift of life, and run to the aid of those who are thinking of giving up that gift. But other religions also wish to silence us in some ways. Gospel Q&A: Why Are There Restrictions Against Facial Hair for Ordinance Workers, But Not for Patrons? Thanks for reading! I wont insist theres only one right interpretation of that. So far as Im concerned, applying science can and should be understood as an expression of faith. Last Saturday and Sunday, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the largest Mormon denomination, gathered for our 192nd annual General Conference. For English, first add Gospel Voice to your Google Assistant. Elder Ronald Rasband defines religious freedom as freedom of worship in all its configurations freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom to act on personal beliefs and freedom for others to do the same. To be ethical, this needs some qualifications. Elder Eduardo Gavarret talks about the only true and living sport: soccer. Elder Kacher refers to James teaching in the Bible that faith without works is dead. I wonder how he would respond to the assertion that we should apply the scripture to our faith in resurrection. But if you have any interest in genuine charity, I invite that. Advocacy for and practice of forgiveness is perfectly compatible with ensuring the safety of ones self and others. Elder Gerrit Gong talks about the value of family history. Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ share messages of hope, faith, courage, and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the October 2020 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson gave a now-beloved talk entitled Let God Prevail. Now the phrase is used more commonly by other Church leaders too. I often participate in that. And I trust that God is knowledgeable and powerful enough to guide us toward new solutions that we havent yet imagined. Ideas To Prepare To Participate in General Conference, general authorities and general officers of the Church, Read more: 15 invitations from October 2021 general conference by the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Every six months in April and October Latter-day Saints worldwide gather as families or congregations and listen to messages of faith, hope and inspiration from church leaders. General conference will also be available at Sirius XM (Channel 143). Saturday evening womens session, 6 p.m. MDT. If you havent already, check them out online. This is true. They include affirmations, elaborations, and constructive criticisms. Sometimes, however, we make it harder on each other than we need to. You can live stream General Conference with both audio and video from the following places: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Need to watch on your phone or another electronic device? A conference session ticket also serves as a ticket to ride any UTA transit option during conference weekend, according to ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Here are a few whose names and stories have made their way into general conference talks. The scriptures clearly and repeatedly encourage us to ask for revelation from God. Lifes complicated. Elder Adrian Ochoa emphasizes the importance of faith, and observes that we engage in acts of faith perpetually. The Proclamation on the Family is a statement from persons that I sustain as prophets. Behind that polite smile (and just straight face), whats really going on? We must change, again and again. :). I love the Church, our leaders, and the members. And its true that we face serious challenges. How thoroughly do we consider what it means? Theres probably some other explanation for the missionary IT system being down. Hes right. She advocates relief from poverty, illness, doubt, ignorance, and all that hinders joy and progress. I like that characterization, although doubt is a misfit there.
Unfortunately, there are other members of the Church who are currently saying that Im expressing crazy and stupid ideas when I say that I trust that God hasnt finished speaking on the topic of gender. Aleah Ingram Elder Dallin Oaks explains that Church theology rejects the simple dichotomy between heaven and hell. All rights reserved. What are the health or social challenges weighing on that soul we cannot easily see? Our greatest potential continually depends on that.
Tickets for the conference are being distributed to stakes and districts in the U.S. and Canada. Find general conference talk summaries, photo galleries, news and updates on TheChurchNews.com and the Church News app. This is wise advice. Amen. Elder Aidukaitis talks about the difficulty of missions. To the contrary, its action in accordance with pragmatic trust. A family watches the Saturday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, broadcast on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. But they can certainly be valuable. See the history of the womens session of conference with this timeline, These are the 5 countries with the most Church members and no temple, Join us for Conference Prep Week with Deseret Book. Elder Bednars comments about ridicule are also applicable to members of the Church who ridicule each other. Most of us have a favorite TV show, but would you expect one of yours to be mentioned in a general conference talk? Hmm. This is a valuable appeal to help for those experiencing anxiety and depression. Visit Bonneville International Corporations for a complete, Radio and internet radio stations throughout the world. Who spoke and what was said at the last womens session of general conference? It requires constant vigilance. Elder Kearons thoughts remind me of how often we under-estimate the suffering of people around us. Theres a difference between Gods laws and the Churchs understanding of those laws, as is clearly shown throughout history.
Please check your email to confirm subscription to the newsletter. Elder Uchtdorf often tells stories that remind us of bedtime stories as a kidbut even better because these are based on eternal truths. The Church released the 2021 statistical report during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference. The conference will be translated into more than 93 languages and broadcast to more than 170 countries and territories on the church satellite system,ChurchofJesusChrist.organd other media. Elder Todd Christofferson references Pauls Biblical comment that we can be joint heirs with Christ in the glory of God, if we would suffer together in Christ. You can join with millions worldwide to hear inspiring messages about Jesus Christ through any of the methods found below. Apparently the Church was worried about parking during construction. The Churchs World Report takes a look back at the last six months of news, projects, and messages from Church leaders. A new TV special aired in between sessions of conference highlights the popular LDS Living podcast, which has garnered over 9.5 million downloads in the less than three years since its launch. One of my sons was among them in both Africa and Missouri. If youre attending general conference, be aware of the construction and closures on Temple Square and check out some of these other great sites! Elder Jeffrey Holland cracks a reformed Egyptian joke. Im sure its challenging and meaningful work to do together.
Our vision is to be the And human potential is awesome. I have family and friends who do not fit comfortably into traditional gender categories and roles. To use an extreme example, if my worship includes child sacrifice, my religious freedom should be curtailed. Difficult isnt an exaggeration. Have you abandoned the Adam-God teaching? You are responsible for your actions, as I am for mine. Can Modest Be Sexy? Elder Andersen's family plays this game after conference. Google Assistant Devices (Home, Mini, Auto etc.). Elder Kevin Hamilton says we have a divine nature and destiny. Elder Hugo Martinez cites the Biblical observation that, Jesus grew in wisdom and stature. Jesus grew in wisdom? Our choices still matter, now and always. Its integrity. President Russell Nelson initiates General Conference with remarks on war. I may be wrong, of course. And I think that their experiences, and others like them, are worth thinking about. University. Im proud of his courage and work. Look back at some of the most humorous things to happen at general conference. Heres a recap of each of President Nelsons addresses from April 2022 general conference. Audio of all sessions will be streamed live in English and Spanish. Im particularly looking forward to reading Elder Dieter Uchtdorfs talk.
Elder Kacher says, Unbelief blocks our ability to see miracles. Hes right. The last womens session of general conference was held in October 2020. Catch up on the history of the womens session with this timeline. President Ballard gave his first talk after very little noticehe didn't even have enough time to prepare notes. In 2017, Utah Valley 360 looked at the most-referenced scriptures in modern general conference addresses. Over time this changed, but an exception was made in October 1942. Elder David Bednar encourages Church members to heed not those who ridicule us. There are currently 170 dedicated temples around the world, and those numbers are ever-growing. General conference footnotes tend to be an untapped treasure trove of resources: more articles to explore, new quotes to ponder, and even additional words from the speakers themselves. Jesus tells his disciples to raise the dead. ;). It is not scripture. Perhaps theres a way to recruit effectively without cultivating resentment. Well, while waiting for General Conference, Im enjoying the Tabernacle Choir music, whether its live or not.
And its been an overall excellent experience for all of us, helping us grow considerably and become better people. While life extension and immortality can seem like great ideas, the greatness of the ideas depends heavily on quality of life, physically and socially. How to watch, listen to, get news or updates from April 2022 general conference, Church releases details on attendance, parking at April general conference, Updates announced for Salt Lake Temple renovation project, Saturday evening womens session returns for April general conference, How Orrin Hatch protected people of faith, KSL Newsradio is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. President Nelson reminds us that Jesus asks us to forgive everyone, acknowledging that it can be hard. 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, New Relief Society General Presidency called, New Primary General Presidency just announced, Highlights from the just-released Relief Society General Presidency, President Oaks explains format of future Saturday evening sessions of general conference.