Conference Connections is a display book designed to keep the inspiring messages of general conference in our hearts and minds every day.
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“[Latter-day Saint] kindness and decency didn’t just come from nowhere. ... It came from a wisdom that you are rooted in.” —Rabbi Joe Charnes
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How can we beckon hopefully? I identified three ways loved ones have beckoned to me over the years, ways that I hope to beckon to those I care about, too.
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Spiritual gifts often take some assembly to use, but we can also just do good instead of finding the “perfect” way of doing something.
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Year after year these flowers excite and bring the spirit to those watching conference. And recently the Church's floral designers shared a video of what goes into designing, preparing, and styling these incredible arrangements.
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President Nelson’s “Think Celestial!” talk mentioned God’s “fabulous!” plan multiple times. But how do we keep that enthusiasm and optimism when we face our own obstacles?
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We can all agree that studying general conference messages after the broadcast ends is important, so how can we make it happen?
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We know that you’re busy and finding more time in your day to study the wonderful talks we heard in general conference can be overwhelming. That’s where the Magnify podcast comes in!
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“For me personally, my study has focused on the doctrines and principles, the invitations to act, and the promised blessings taught in the messages.”
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The Church now has 177 temples in operation, 59 under construction or renovation, and 99 in planning and design, totaling 335 houses of the Lord.
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To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each October 2023 general conference talk.
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If you’re looking for a new activity to get your family more engaged in or excited for general conference, here are some of our favorite answers.
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Here are some of the highlights from the latest edition of the Church’s World Report.
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Bake things up a notch this general conference weekend with one of five different tantalizing cinnamon roll spin-offs!
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Attending one of the conference sessions in person? Discover all the exciting activities Temple Square has to offer!
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Cranes, dump trucks, and scaffolding may be the primary landscape around the Salt Lake Temple and on Temple Square right now, but you can still have a fulfilling visit downtown!
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In my early thirties, I watched general conference for the first time and experienced a long-awaited message from Heavenly Father that began to heal some deep-seated wounds.
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Here’s what you need to know about the schedule for the 193rd Semiannual General Conference on September 30 and October 1:
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The wide-margin journal with all the talks will ship out just weeks after conference ends.
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Here are some of our favorite moments from President Nelson’s general conference talks when he has given listeners a specific blessing.
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We are all trying to achieve peace. But in that process, is it creating peace? Or is it creating more conflict?
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More than 50 temples around the world are currently under construction or renovation. See photos of the most recent construction progress around the world
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Here’s a complete and up-to-date list of all the temples that are under construction, under renovation, awaiting dedication, or announced.
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As your resident journal expert, here are five reasons the General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition has everything you need to study effectively and joyfully.
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The story behind Pres. Nelson’s interaction with a little girl after the first session of conference
Many noticed the beginning of an exchange between President and Sister Nelson and a young girl following the first session of general conference; few knew it was an answer to a child's prayer.
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There are only a few occasions when an Apostle did not speak in the Church’s semiannual general conference.
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As Bryan Hall walked up to a group of general conference protesters one cold October morning, he never thought that he would one day become friends with the ringleader, Ruben Israel, a man he had come to hate—a man he had never even met.
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For some, the biannual general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a joyful time. ... But for others, general conference can be a time of stress and has the potential to induce guilt.
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Help make conference weekend even more memorable with these easy, but still delicious, snacks your friends and family are sure to love.
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Brush up on your temple trivia with this quiz all about temples around the world!
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Church members are often astounded by President Nelson’s enthusiasm and energy, but the people who have known him the longest and the most personally—his children—say this is nothing new.
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This quick quiz will test your knowledge of the names behind the initials of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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Have you ever wondered why Church leaders’ names tend to contain so many initials?
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We think Latter-day Saint traditions are at their best during general conference weekend. Check out what our readers look forward to most.
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Help make this special weekend even more memorable with these delicious and easy meals your friends and family are sure to love.
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On August 22, 1947, the Tabernacle Choir gave its first performance in Salt Lake City. Here’s a brief timeline of other “firsts” of where the Choir has performed live throughout the years.
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General conference footnotes tend to be an untapped treasure trove of resources: more articles to explore, new quotes to ponder, and even additional words from the speakers themselves.
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General conference has a lot of great messages, so it can sometimes feel overwhelming. How do you know where to start in applying what you’ve learned?
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President Ballard gave his first talk after very little notice—he didn't even have enough time to prepare notes.
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She’s played for Barry Manilow, Hugh Jackman, and is a mother of seven—meet Meredith Campbell, concertmaster for the Orchestra at Temple Square.
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Focus on the wonderful things the speakers will say instead of trying to figure out what your family is going to eat!
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Did you know that general conference was once held outside the US, and April 2020 was not the first time the public was not invited to attend?
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How have these statements from our prophet influenced the way you live the gospel?
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Perhaps no group on earth sees the imperfections of the human race more than a cleaning crew. But here’s what I’ve learned about the Lord’s work as a member of the Church’s special projects custodial crew.
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A new TV special aired in between sessions of conference highlights the popular LDS Living podcast, which has garnered over 9.5 million downloads in the less than three years since its launch.
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Keeping track of all the members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles may be a challenge for many of us—but not for 18-month-old Oliver Austin.
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When you devote 8–10 hours of your weekend to sitting in front of a screen, you want to make sure you get as much out of it as possible, but how can you best prepare for general conference? And when it’s over, how can you best apply its teachings to your life?
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If you’re finding yourself asking “where do I watch general conference” or “how can I listen to general conference”, the Church has made it easier than ever to tune in this weekend.
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In a few weeks, people in far-flung locations worldwide will be streaming general conference online in dozens of languages.
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General Conference is something we all look forward to twice a year. We know Church leaders spend so much time preparing to speak to us. But how are we preparing to listen to them? How can we be ready to receive counsel from our leaders and get the most out of the experience? And how do we make the experience last longer than conference weekend? Here are a few excellent resources to help you and your family get ready for general conference, make your conference study and note-taking easier, and help you reflect and revisit the talks in the weeks and months to come.
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I searched every corner of the internet to find what religion I identified with. But I had completely missed the gold mine that is general conference.
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