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This article, which was published in October 2019, has been removed as a result of further direction being given in the new Church Handbook released in February 2020. You may refer to the General Handbook Section 38.3 for more direction in planning your civil ceremony.

Now that general conference is over, it's important to internalize what we have learned, act on the messages and promptings we received, and recognize the blessings in our lives when they come. To help you do so, we’ve compiled a list of some of the promises and invitations from each October 2019 talk.

The text, audio, and video of all the October 2019 general conference talksare now available online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org. These messages can also be found on your Gospel Library app.

In order to remember some of the laughs and exciting moments we experienced this past weekend, Eric D. Richards recently created a video highlighting the funniest moments from this October 2019 general conference.

"Having the knowledge of all my own mother endured, and being a part of that legacy, is why I cried when I heard the announcement. It’s why my mom gasped out loud — sitting in the Conference Center and hearing the announcement in person — and was flooded with emotion."

On March 17, 1842, 20 women, ranging from teenagers to widows, and Joseph Smith gathered together on the second floor of a newly opened general store. They met with the intent to establish a women’s organization that would, among other things, look after the poor and teach moral reform. It was on that second floor where the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo began. That room in the Red Brick Store was also home to the newly created Nauvoo Masonic lodge and was where the first members of the Church received their endowment. From these events alone, this small, brick store serves as an important landmark in Latter-day Saint history.

Now sisters can find all the Relief Society resources, messages, and inspiration in one place.

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a plethora of resources to help us in times of need or struggle. The scriptures, prayer, words of modern-day prophets and apostles, Church leaders, family, temple worship, priesthood blessings, and, most importantly, Jesus Christ are all assets that provide divine assistance and strength.

DreamWorks presents a beautiful and sweet animated film that features a magical yeti who takes some new human friends on a journey to his home on Mount Everest. Originally, the movie was going to be called Everest. The abominable yeti looks like a mix between a fluffy, giant dog and a huggable bear. He hums to music, conveniently understands English, and has a few magical powers. In case you’re wondering if the yeti is a boy or a girl, the protagonist asked the same question. When the creature belched loudly, she said, “You’re definitely a boy.” He’s definitely cute enough that kids will want one to snuggle with, so merchandising looks pretty promising already.