Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are gathering for the 189th Semiannual General Conference October 5-6 in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Latter-day Saints are also watching or listening to conference from chapels and homes around the world.
This article will include a live update of all the talk summaries, session recaps and photo galleries from the sessions.
Saturday morning session:
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: 'The Message, the Meaning and the Multitude'
- Elder Holland's opening reminder: Christ is the center of conference — and our lives
- Elder Terence M. Vinson: 'True Disciples of the Savior'
- Brother Stephen W. Owen: 'Be Faithful, Not Faithless'
- Why 'Come, Follow Me' for Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women is so important to the youth, according to Church leaders
- Elder D. Todd Christofferson: 'The Joy of the Saints'
- Sister Michelle Craig: 'Spiritual Capacity'
- Elder Dale G. Renlund: ‘Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ’
- President Dallin H. Oaks: 'Trust in the Lord'
- See photos from the Saturday morning session of the 189th Semiannual General Conference
Saturday afternoon session:
- These 9 General Authority Seventies received emeritus status during general conference
- Elder David A. Bednar: ‘Watchful unto Prayer Continually’
- Elder Rubén V. Alliaud: 'Found Through the Power of the Book of Mormon'
- President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Witnesses, Aaronic Priesthood, and Young Women Classes’
- Elder Quentin L. Cook: ‘Adjustments to Strengthen Children and Youth’
- Ward Young Men presidencies discontinued, other organizational changes for youth announced
- Mark L. Pace: ‘Come, Follow Me — the Lord’s Counter Strategy and Proactive Plan’
- Elder L. Todd Budge: 'Consistent and Resilient Trust'
- Elder Jorge M. Alvarado: ‘After the Trial of Our Faith’
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband: ‘Standing by Our Promises and Covenants’
- Look at these photos from the Saturday afternoon session of October 2019 general conference
Women's session:
- Sister Reyna I. Aburto: ‘Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!’
- Sister Lisa L. Harkness: ‘Honoring His Name’
- Read the new Young Women theme
- New Young Women theme, class name and structure changes announced
- Sister Bonnie H. Cordon: ‘Beloved Daughters’
- President Henry B. Eyring: ‘Covenant Women in Partnership with God’
- President Dallin H. Oaks: ‘Two Great Commandments’
- President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Spiritual Treasures’
- President Nelson addresses women, covenants and priesthood power
- Members around the world react to President Nelson’s 8 new temples announcement
- Take a look at these photos from the women’s session of general conference
Sunday morning session:
- Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Covenant Belonging’
- Sister Cristina B. Franco: ‘Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel’
- Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: ‘Your Great Adventure’
- Elder Walter F. Gonzalez: ‘The Savior’s Truth’
- Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘Deceive Me Not’
- President Russell M. Nelson: ‘The Second Great Commandment’
- How following 2 great commandments has helped the Church contribute $2 billion of humanitarian aid worldwide
- Here are the photos from the Sunday morning session of the October 2019 general conference
Sunday afternoon session:
- President Henry B. Eyring: ‘Holiness and the Plan of Happiness’
- Elder Hans T. Boom: ‘Loving and Growing’
- President M. Russell Ballard: ‘Giving Our Spirit Control Over Our Bodies’
- Elder Peter M. Johnson: ‘Power to Overcome the Adversary’
- Elder Ulisses Soares: ‘Take Up Our Cross’
- Elder Neil L. Andersen: ‘Fruit’
- President Russell M. Nelson: Closing remarks
- President Nelson: 2020 a ‘bicentennial year,’ with April conference ‘different from any previous conference’
- See the list of revised temple recommend questions shared by President Nelson
- Photos show the final session of October 2019 general conference
