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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A knock at the door turned out to be exactly what William Whitney needed.
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Sister Runia spoke to students around the world about prayer during a BYU–Pathway devotional broadcast.
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This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
“I’m very confident that God ... puts us in others’ lives to help and support them.”
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“This guide will help youth walk in confidence, rely on His power, and move forward with hope in a challenging world.”
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The Saturday morning session of general conference will include a solemn assembly.
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To understand what led Si and Grant foster to formally put on black nametags, you have to understand where they’ve been.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been through a whirlwind during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly half of the Church’s 67,000 missionaries were sent home to ensure their safety, temple worship ceased temporarily, congregations could no longer gather in chapels for some time, and humanitarian efforts have been going forth throughout the world.
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The Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square has released a new music video for the hymn, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.”
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In Washington state, we are in our eighth week of our governor’s “stay at home” order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Personally, I try to look forward to better times, but there is a lot of pessimism out there. I’ve stopped reading certain news outlets because it seems the only information it publishes is dire predictions and dismal forecasts. As a social scientist, I know that statistics can be adjusted to make almost anything appear factual, so it’s difficult to know which reports are accurate and which are exaggerations or half-truths. Sometimes it is hard for me to stay positive and endure well when negativity is often the prevailing sentiment; perhaps you have had a similar experience lately.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released exterior renderings showing the planned design of two temples previously announced in 2019 by Church President Russell M. Nelson.
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On Memorial Day, Americans, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military. On Nov. 3, 2018, Maj. Brent Taylor was killed while deployed in Afghanistan during a ruck march—the military equivalent of a hike. He was the victim of an inside attack. On this week’s episode of All In, Jennie Taylor, Brent’s wife and the mother of their seven children, recalled details of the horrific day.
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The perceived distance between innocence and knowledge has everything to do with lack of experience, and life in the garden epitomized this
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In response to media inquiries, the following statement is from Irene Caso, spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
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Years ago, our family had the opportunity to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, DC. If you haven’t had that opportunity yet—take it. It’s likely something you will never forget. Overlooking the city, this marble sarcophagus has these words inscribed on the back:
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