What Pres. Oaks said in his first conference as the prophet

Here are four themes President Dallin H. Oaks shared this weekend.
Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.
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Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.
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The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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The image depicts the Savior gently placing His hands on the shoulders of a discouraged man.
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This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.
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April 02, 2026 03:40 PM MDT
“I’m very confident that God ... puts us in others’ lives to help and support them.”
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April 01, 2026 02:53 PM MDT
The Saturday morning session of general conference will include a solemn assembly.
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April 01, 2026 11:04 AM MDT
These new displays highlight the life, ministry, and teachings of the Savior.
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March 31, 2026 02:24 PM MDT
Her story is especially important to keep in mind during the Easter season.
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March 17, 2021 05:55 PM MDT
A statement released Wednesday through the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks made public news of an accident that took place on January 20th in St. George, Utah, that left former BYU and NBA basketball player Shawn Bradley paralyzed. The statement, issued by the Mavericks as a result of Bradley’s spending the majority of his career playing for Dallas, says that the 7-foot-6 Bradley was riding his bicycle just a block away from his home when he was struck from behind by a car.
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March 17, 2021 02:08 PM MDT
The BYU Cougars last reached the Sweet 16 in 2011, but if they are able to continue dancing past the first weekend of NCAA tournament play, the schedule as it stands currently would present a problem for the Cougars: they are scheduled to play on Sunday.
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March 17, 2021 12:00 PM MDT
The Church Historian’s Press announced the online publication of additional materials that shed light on the lives and contributions of Eliza R. Snow and Emmeline B. Wells, two previous Relief Society General Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The discourses and diaries are available to the public for free at churchhistorianspress.org.
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March 16, 2021 04:00 PM MDT
Lamb of God appearing in theaters might not have made a ton of sense in some respects. A pandemic has caused all kinds of problems for those who work in cinema. From health precautions required on set to decreased numbers of moviegoers, creating and releasing a film may be more complicated than ever. But to Rob Gardner, the composer behind Lamb of God, it actually made more sense this Easter season than ever before.
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March 16, 2021 02:18 PM MDT
I’m a little picky when it comes to worship music. Now, don’t get me wrong. I can appreciate the hymns and the Tabernacle Choir as much as the next person, but there’s something about a good beat and a catchy melody that I gravitate to. Let’s be honest, though—songs that fit that description and that have inspirational lyrics can sometimes be hard to come by.
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced groundbreakings for the Syracuse Utah Temple and the Deseret Peak Utah Temple.
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March 16, 2021 12:00 PM MDT
My husband Carlos joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico, together with his family, when he was nine years old.
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March 15, 2021 08:01 PM MDT
As the 19th season of American Idol begins, the show once again includes contestants who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are a few contestants to look for as the show enters into Hollywood Week.
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new phase for temple reopening. Phase 2-B allows for a temple baptistry to open for small groups—particularly for members with a limited-use temple recommend.
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