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Our Favorite 25 Photos That Perfectly Capture General Conference

LDS Living Staff - To help keep those spiritual and uplifting feelings that linger after general conference, here are 20 beautiful photos that perfectly highlight every session. All images from the Deseret News. General Women's Session Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Saturday Morning Session Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Saturday Afternoon Session Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com   Image from deseretnews.com   Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Priesthood Session Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Sunday Morning Session Image from deseretnews.com Image from deseretnews.com Image from...

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The Best Social Media Reactions from General Conference

Danielle B. Wagner - I know, I know. It's the Monday after an utterly amazing conference weekend, and we're not ready for it to end yet. So, in order to give you a little laugh as well as some added inspiration to your day, here are our favorite social media reactions to the October 2016 general conference: It's GO TIME! #ldsconf pic.twitter.com/Pq2hCTP7to — LeadingLDS (@LeadingLDS) October 1, 2016 Live footage of me watching #Uchtdorf right now #ldsconf pic.twitter.com/khVqR4rnsa — Nicolina (@nicolinarose) September 25, 2016 When you talk about the Book of Mormon to your friends... #ldsconf #ElderCook pic.twitter.com/isEATbqh6c — David Snell (@e_snell) October 1, 2016...

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Church Announces Changes in Leadership at General Conference

LDS Living Staff - In the 186th Semiannual General Conference on October 1, 2016, the First Presidency announced leadership changes in the Seventy and Area Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session. The following General Authority Seventies were released and granted emeritus status:  Elder Daniel L. Johnson Originally sustained as a General Authority on April 1, 2006, Elder Daniel L. Johnson previously served as an Area Seventy in the Mexico North Area and President of the Caribbean and Mexico Areas. He was serving at Church headquarters for his assignment as a Seventy. He was born in Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, and he and his wife have...

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What's in the Leaked Videos of the Apostles' Private Meetings?

Deseret News - A thorough, yet concise, summary from the Deseret News shows how Church leaders are concerned with current events along with what happens in members' lives. Here are the topics, from marriage to medical marijuana to the housing crisis. Fifteen leaked videos of meetings involving senior leaders of the LDS Church were posted on YouTube Sunday morning. "Most of these videos appear to be from briefings received by senior church leaders between 2007 and 2012," said Eric Hawkins, a spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "In these committee meetings, presentations are routinely received from various religious, political and subject-matter...

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One Powerful Quote from Every Talk in Fall 2016 General Conference

LDS Living Staff - We just finished another enlightening and wonderful weekend of general conference. In order to help us remember and take to heart the messages we heard, here is a quick summary of conference with one powerful quote from every talk given: General Women's Session " I Will Bring the Light of the Gospel into My Home ," Jean B. Bingham Image from Daily Herald. " The Master Healer ," Carole M. Stephens Image from lds.org . " Rise Up in Strength, Sisters in Zion ," Bonnie L. Oscarson Image from Daily Herald. " Fourth Floor, Last Door, " Dieter F. Uchtdorf Read...

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Fun 2-Minute Video Shares 3 Ways to Support Your Returned Missionary

LDS Living Staff - All the days you eagerly marked off the calendar with a Sharpie have come to this—your missionary is finally home! But after a year-and-a-half to two years of full-time missionary service, your missionary has changed in more ways than you know. So how do you, as a parent, support your returned missionary? Here are three helpful tips that breakdown how parents can support their RMs as they adjust to post-mission life.  ► You'll also like:  Especially for LDS Missionaries: How to Transition to Post-Mission Life Taking off your missionary name tag and all that goes with it is unlike anything you have ever...

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LDS Church Responds to Leaked Videos of Apostles' Private Meetings

Deseret News - Recently, 15 videos were leaked of members of the Quorum of the Twelve meeting with experts and political leaders. Here's what the Church had to say: An LDS Church spokesman responded Sunday to the unauthorized leak of 15 videos of members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in private meetings. "Most of these videos appear to be from briefings received by senior church leaders between 2007 and 2012," Church spokesman Eric Hawkins said. "In these committee meetings, presentations are routinely received from various religious, political and subject-matter experts on a variety of topics. ► You'll also like:  What's in the...

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Must-See Temple Updates Since Last Conference: Rome, Paris, Cedar City

Danielle B. Wagner - Since last general conference, the Church dedicated two new temples, the Sapporo Japan Temple and the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple , and rededicated the Freiberg Germany Temple . With open houses either beginning or concluding for the Fort Collins Colorado Temple , the Star Valley Wyoming Temple , and the Hartford Connecticut Temple it's exciting to see what other temples are taking shape. Here are five other temples, from Paris to Utah to Rome, that are still in the works and are anticipated to be dedicated in 2017 and early 2018, though many more have been announced. Currently, the Church has 14 temples...

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Elder Holland in Priesthood Session Answers: What Actually Counts as Home Teaching?

Collin Bishop - Tonight, during the Priesthood session of general conference, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gave an important address on the subject of home teaching. While Elder Holland began with a few lighthearted jokes about the cliche nature of asking the brethren to do their home teaching, he clarified some very important questions. Perhaps the most important question he clarified is this: What actually counts as home teaching? What actually counts as home teaching? His answer is simple: "Everything counts. So report it all." He then went on to promote a new way of thinking about home...

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Pew Research Shares 6 Incredible Findings About Mormons Everyone Should Know

Pew Research - Some interesting findings from Pew Research: Twice each year, in April and October, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds its General Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. These conferences – which are open to all members of the LDS church and are broadcast around the world – offer Mormons an opportunity to hear their leaders speak on a host of topics. As the next conference gets underway this weekend, here are six facts about U.S. Mormons from Pew Research Center surveys: Among all Christian religious traditions in the U.S., Mormons are among the most highly involved in their...