Russell M. Nelson

October 07, 2025 02:48 PM MDT
“When I think of our dad, I think of joy!” shared President Nelson’s daughter Laurie N. Marsh.
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Read more about the schedule of events honoring the late prophet.
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October 01, 2025 11:37 AM MDT
During the tribute, speakers shared memories and lessons from serving with President Nelson.
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A memorial broadcast for President Nelson aired on October 1. Public funeral services will be held the week after October general conference.
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September 28, 2025 09:28 AM MDT
President McKay opened his eyes and said, “Brother Nelson, it doesn’t feel good to me. Your place is here in Salt Lake City. ... I don’t think you should go to Chicago.”
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September 28, 2025 09:00 AM MDT
“The focus of the last 40 years in medicine and surgery was changed to devote the rest of my life in full-time service to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
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“He is just the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with,” said President Dallin H. Oaks. “And he will always be remembered that way.”
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September 28, 2025 06:00 AM MDT
Do you remember these 10 prophetic invitations?
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September 28, 2025 06:00 AM MDT
Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
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September 19, 2025 01:37 PM MDT
You can watch videos on the accounts now.
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September 18, 2025 11:31 AM MDT
“I wrote the words to that song as my prayerful feelings for our Father in Heaven,” President Russell M. Nelson has said.
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September 10, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
“Interacting with President Nelson—even briefly—has given me a glimpse of the Savior’s deep and abiding love.”
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September 09, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
The prophet celebrated with a small family gathering.
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September 05, 2025 03:28 PM MDT
In the global publication, the prophet shared two truths that contribute to lasting peace.
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August 08, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
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July 15, 2025 10:24 AM MDT
President Nelson has shared specific blessings we can receive from temple worship. Here are just a few.
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July 09, 2025 12:37 PM MDT
While we often focus on scary “signs of the times” like wars and earthquakes, we can find comfort in the many hopeful signs of the Savior’s return.
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June 23, 2025 01:54 PM MDT
This framework helps remind us that God is always reaching out to us.
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June 09, 2025 01:51 PM MDT
Pres. Nelson just dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple. Read more about his past dedications.
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May 01, 2025 10:37 AM MDT
The prophet’s most recent talk clarifies how virtue helps prepare us for the Second Coming.
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April 07, 2025 02:42 PM MDT
President Nelson has now announced 200 temples during his 7 years as the prophet.
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March 24, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
In Joseph Smith’s time, “after all we can do” had a slightly different meaning than how we often interpret the phrase today.
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March 03, 2025 03:38 PM MST
Do you remember these words? The prophet has used them to teach important, uplifting principles.
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Plus, see newly released photos of the interior of the temple.
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January 22, 2025 02:12 PM MST
Read 15 promises President Nelson had made about regular temple attendance.
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January 21, 2025 01:40 PM MST
Here are some of the invitations Pres. Nelson has extended over the last seven years.
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January 15, 2025 01:55 PM MST
Take a walk down memory lane with this chronological list compiled by Church News.
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January 01, 2025 06:00 AM MST
If you are setting goals or resolutions for the new year, President Russell M. Nelson has some advice that may help you.
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December 23, 2024 09:51 AM MST
You don’t want to miss the joy in President Nelson’s face as he plays.
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November 21, 2024 02:00 PM MST
Pondering President Nelson’s statement has helped me come to two important realizations.
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November 13, 2024 03:58 PM MST
Answering this simple question may just be the key to true satisfaction and eternal joy.
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November 11, 2024 03:02 PM MST
Here are 10 of our favorite snapshots from the historic dedication last weekend.
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October 22, 2024 01:51 PM MDT
Did you catch these direct (and powerful) promises made by President Nelson, Elder Andersen, President Eyring, and Elder Stevenson?
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“I call upon you to talk of Christ, testify of Christ, have faith in Christ and rejoice in Christ!” —President Russell M. Nelson
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September 26, 2024 02:08 PM MDT
Last conference, our prophet encouraged us to study a special chapter. We’ve created a guide to help you do just that before conference next week!
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September 25, 2024 03:37 PM MDT
Do you remember these encouraging questions from President Nelson?
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September 10, 2024 01:37 PM MDT
“Our family has become very large, but he has always focused on us as individuals.” —Ashlyn Owens, President Nelson’s great-granddaughter
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September 06, 2024 01:27 PM MDT
The personal stories President Nelson's youngest daughter and son shared about their dad are just about the sweetest we’ve ever heard. Here are a few of our favorites.
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August 23, 2024 02:43 PM MDT
Sister Sharon Eubank recently shared an experience she had firsthand with President Russell M. Nelson that taught her about listening and trust.
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August 13, 2024 07:53 AM MDT
The invitation in the Doctrine and Covenants to “doubt not, fear not” can sometimes be easier said than done.
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August 05, 2024 10:02 AM MDT
Throughout Friday and Saturday, thousands of young adults in Utah lined up to sign a massive birthday card for President Russell M. Nelson.
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This is the first time the Church has released a “Teachings” manual about a living prophet. Here's where you can read it:
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June 24, 2024 11:57 AM MDT
Time and again, President Nelson has experienced the power of the Book of Mormon when sharing this passage with guests around the globe.
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June 18, 2024 10:34 AM MDT
President Nelson invited us to “spread the love of Jesus Christ throughout the world” for his 100th birthday. Here are a few ideas of how you can:
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June 04, 2024 10:56 AM MDT
In less than 100 days, President Russell M. Nelson will celebrate his 100th birthday. This is the gift he’s asking for this year.
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September 24, 2018 01:26 PM MDT
Maybe God saw that today, Sunday, September 23, was another one of those crucial times in my life because, in some indescribable way, God spoke to my soul through the power of the Holy Ghost.
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September 24, 2018 12:18 PM MDT
As we begin gearing up for general conference, we will be highlighting past conference talks to help us review, remember, and grow closer to the Spirit so that we can better recognize the Lord's voice and direction this coming October. The following is a small portion of a talk given by President Russell M. Nelson in April 1995. (Read the full talk here.)
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September 21, 2018 05:27 PM MDT
Preparing for general conference is always a good idea. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf has said, "There are messages in each general conference given as a gift and a blessing from heaven specifically for our personal life situations." To aid in your preparation, we've compiled a list of items that will help you stay in the conference spirit through conference weekend and beyond!
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By  LDS Living
September 21, 2018 02:18 PM MDT
Though a haven for sports fans and concert enthusiasts, Safeco Field became something else on September 15 as a prophet of God stepped onto the infield—it became holy ground. There nearly 50,000 Latter-day Saints heardPresident Russell M. Nelson "invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, to receive the blessings of the holy temple and qualify for eternal life, so that they can have enduring joy now and forever." There a living prophet shared with the world five life-changing lessons that can bring lasting peace and happiness.
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September 20, 2018 09:38 AM MDT
Each temple is a house of learning. There we are taught in the Master’s way. His way differs from modes of others. His way is ancient and rich with symbolism. We can learn much by pondering the reality for which each symbol stands. Teachings of the temple are beautifully simple and simply beautiful. They are understood by the humble, yet they can excite the intellect of the brightest minds.
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September 18, 2018 07:05 PM MDT
Speaking to Latter-day Saints in British Columbia over the weekend, President Russell M. Nelson shared specific counsel on a topic he knows very well: parenting. Having raised 10 children of his own, President Nelson, also the grandfather of 57 and great-grandfather of 119, offered insight on the things parents should teach their children, Church News reported.
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