President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the opening session of the April 2021 general conference from the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The ongoing Restoration needs ongoing revelation. December 20, 2018 Sister missionaries have the option to wear dress pants. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises and responsibilities. During the past six months, we have continued to grapple with a global pandemic. November 15, 2021 FamilySearch announces a limit of 300 for personal temple ordinance reservations. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). 2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. President Nelson welcomes people to conference and invites them to listen for pure truth, the pure doctrine of Christ, and pure revelation. For those wondering when the temple in their area will reopen, President Nelson explained that a temple will reopen when the incidence of COVID-19 in the area is within safe limits and local government regulations allow it. October 1, 2022 A new For the Strength of Youth guide based on principles is released. Even Saints who are otherwise faithful can be derailed by the steady beat of Babylons band. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, BishopsShepherds over the Lords Flock, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. We encourage you to do all you can to help bring COVID numbers down in your area so that your temple opportunities can increase, he said. June 22, 2018 A new and improved version of Preach My Gospel is released. Nothing invites the Spirit more than fixing your focus on Jesus Christ.. Elder Andersen teaches about the importance of using the revealed name of the Church. March 3, 2022 The Church History Departments Missionary Database and Pioneer Database merge into the Church History Biographical Database. Elder Nielsen reminds us that we can take courage in the thought that we have been sent here by Heavenly Father at this decisive time in history in order to fulfill His purposes. President Oaks presents the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers for a sustaining vote. January 10, 2023 FamilySearch renames Family History Library to FamilySearch Library and family history centers to FamilySearch centers. August 16, 2019 The Church announces new training course to help adults know how to prevent and respond to child abuse. President Nelson at October General Conference: Let God Prevail, Embrace the Future, Live 'a New Normal' "God does not love one race above another," President Nelson said ,, Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful for the privilege of speaking with you on this Easter Sunday.1 The atoning sacrifice and Resurrection of Jesus Christ changed each of our lives forever. Working with Gov. Deny not the power of God, the prophet Moroni declared, for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men.5 It is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives. In the Sunday morning session of April 2021 general conference President Nelson gave us five suggestions to increase our faith and trust. Mr. Rosario . However, the Lord put those fears to rest through the words of the Book of Mormon prophet Alma. He paid the compensatory price and provided the power for you to move every mountain you will ever face. 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Elder Holland teaches that we can find peace in Christ, even in the midst of conflict and contention. Plans are announced to build 13 temples at or near the following locations: Provo Utah Temple will be renovated after the Orem Utah Temple is finished. We love Him and gratefully worship Him and our Heavenly Father. September 14, 2022 The Church gives $32 million to the World Food Programme in its largest one-time donation to date. For husbands and wives who have still not been sealed in the temple, I would plead with you to take the necessary steps to receive that crowning, lifesaving ordinance., For those who long for marriage but have not yet found an eternal companion, I would urge you not to wait until marriage to be endowed in the house of the Lord. The pure doctrine of Christ is powerful and changes the life of all who understand it and seek to implement it in their life. Please believe me when I say that when your spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear. President Oaks teaches that Jesus Christ made it possible for each of us to return to our Heavenly Father and achieve our eternal destiny. Even Saints who are otherwise the most faithful Saint can be derailed by the steady beat of Babylons band.. Please know this: if everything and everyone else in the world whom you trust should fail, Jesus Christ and His Church will never fail you. President Ballard shares five key principles that can help anyone who is lonely, including those who are single, find hope in Jesus Christ. Your diligent efforts to do so will reinforce and strengthen your spiritual foundation.. From 2017-2021, Dr. Nelson was President and CEO of the international research non-profit, the Social Science Research Council. She served on the faculty of Columbia University for a decade (2009-2019), where she was appointed as . June 30, 2021 The First Presidency revises conditions in which Church officers may perform civil marriages. In explaining how the administration of temple ordinances has been gradually refined over time, President Nelson offered three truths to ponder: He is the One who wants you to understand with great clarity exactly what you are making covenants to do, President Nelson said, emphasizing He., He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. I love you, dear brothers and sisters. Living Life. March 4, 2022 FamilySearch launches the Get Involved experience for reviewing names on records indexed by handwriting-recognition artificial intelligence . Copyright 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke during the Sunday afternoon session of October 2021 general conference. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. He is risen!). Ponder these promises. Now, the question is, how will we be different because of what we have heard and felt?. In Samoa, Fiji, and Tahiti, just as the meetings began, the rain stopped. 1.1. Without the power of faith, would Abinadi have suffered death by fire for refusing to deny what he knew to be true? Dieter F. Uchtdorf God among Us April 1, 2021 For the first time, new Area Seventies are sustained in the general conference leadership session rather than a general session. May I offer five suggestions to help you develop that faith and trust. Sister Cordon teaches that we are children of God and that our eternal purpose is to bring others to Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of repentance, he said. The president is the chair of the party's governing body, the New Zealand Council, and presides of its meetings and functions. The 188th Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this past weekend brought people into town from all over the world. August 14, 2020 The First Presidency announces three global Church magazines will replace the current four; Ensign title is retired and New Era renamed. He is risen! For example, the exchange of Easter greetings by Russian speakers begins with (Christ is risen [resurrected]! President Eyring teaches priesthood holders that the purpose for their receiving the priesthood is to bless people on the Lords behalf and in His name, magnifying their callings with love and diligence. See Matthew 11:2830; Alma 7:1213; Ether 12:27. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. Flowers bloom on Temple Square in Salt Lake City during the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, April 4, 2021. . President Ballard teaches us how we can show that we love the Savior above all worldly things by believing in Him, serving Him, and serving others. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy, wave to conference-goers as the Saturday morning session of general conference concludes in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 2, 2022. My Home Donations Temple Appointments Leader and Clerk Resources Ward Directory and Map Calendar Meetinghouse Locator Notes Patriarchal Blessing All Tools. December 21, 2022 The Church reinstates opening prayers in Sunday second-hour meetings. April 7, 2019 President Nelson announces eight new temples and plans to renovate the Salt Lake Temple (including Temple Square and the adjoining plaza near the Church Office Building), the Manti Utah Temple and Logan Utah Temple. 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Elder Dunn teaches that each effort to repent, no matter how small it may seem, can bring great blessings. Notable quotes from President Nelson President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks Oct. 3, 2021, during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference, which was held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. April 3, 2022 President Nelson reaches 100 total temples he had announced since becoming Prophet, with the 17 locations he released at the conclusion of general conference. November 29, 2022 The Church announces that the Beehive House, Lion House and Joseph Smith Memorial Building will close in 2023 for renovations. The Restoration is a process, not an event, and will continue until the Lord comes again. Elder Meredith uses the story of Peter walking on water to teach that if we focus on Christ and beware of distractions, we can be rescued. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. See Alma 25:16. You will learn how to part the veil between heaven and earth, how to ask for Gods angels to attend you, and how better to receive direction from heaven. We choose those to whom we will turn for truth and guidance. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. November 4, 2022 The first meeting of the Churchs newly formed American Sign Language Board of Education is held. The temple lies at the center of strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude, he said, because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. 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