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October 2023 general conference

See talk summaries, photos, news and announcements from the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sept. 30-Oct. 1

October 2023 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries and session highlights
By Church News Staff
Church leaders testify in October general conference of divine identity
By Trent Toone
Several leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints testified of humankind’s divine identity during general conference sessions on Saturday.
Saturday evening session: See photos, talk summaries of October 2023 general conference
By Trent Toone
During the Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference, Elder Ulisses Soares echoed President Russell M. Nelson’s call for abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice.
Attendees listen to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during the Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference.
A focus on faith in Jesus Christ at October 2023 general conference
By Mary Richards
Saturday afternoon session: See photos, read summaries from October 2023 general conference
By Scott Taylor
President Oaks details God’s plan for His children, eternal truth and kingdoms of glory, during October 2023 general conference
By Scott Taylor
Saturday morning session: See photos, read summaries from the opening of October 2023 general conference
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Church leaders sustain 2 new Area Seventies, release 2 others during leadership meetings
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
October 2023 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries and session highlights
By Church News Staff
Church leaders testify in October general conference of divine identity
By Trent Toone
Several leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints testified of humankind’s divine identity during general conference sessions on Saturday.
Attendees listen to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during the Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference.
Saturday evening session: See photos, talk summaries of October 2023 general conference
By Trent Toone
During the Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference, Elder Ulisses Soares echoed President Russell M. Nelson’s call for abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice.
A focus on faith in Jesus Christ at October 2023 general conference
By Mary Richards
Saturday afternoon session: See photos, read summaries from October 2023 general conference
President Oaks details God’s plan for His children, eternal truth and kingdoms of glory, during October 2023 general conference
Saturday morning session: See photos, read summaries from the opening of October 2023 general conference
Church leaders sustain 2 new Area Seventies, release 2 others during leadership meetings
Attendees listen to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during the Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference.
October 2023 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries and session highlights
By Church News Staff
Church leaders testify in October general conference of divine identity
By Trent Toone
Several leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints testified of humankind’s divine identity during general conference sessions on Saturday.
Saturday evening session: See photos, talk summaries of October 2023 general conference
By Trent Toone
During the Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference, Elder Ulisses Soares echoed President Russell M. Nelson’s call for abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice.
A focus on faith in Jesus Christ at October 2023 general conference
By Mary Richards
Saturday afternoon session: See photos, read summaries from October 2023 general conference
By Scott Taylor
President Oaks details God’s plan for His children, eternal truth and kingdoms of glory, during October 2023 general conference
By Scott Taylor
Saturday morning session: See photos, read summaries from the opening of October 2023 general conference
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Church leaders sustain 2 new Area Seventies, release 2 others during leadership meetings
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Attendees listen to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during the Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference.
October 2023 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries and session highlights
By Church News Staff
Church leaders testify in October general conference of divine identity
By Trent Toone
Several leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints testified of humankind’s divine identity during general conference sessions on Saturday.
Saturday evening session: See photos, talk summaries of October 2023 general conference
By Trent Toone
During the Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference, Elder Ulisses Soares echoed President Russell M. Nelson’s call for abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice.
A focus on faith in Jesus Christ at October 2023 general conference
By Mary Richards
Saturday afternoon session: See photos, read summaries from October 2023 general conference
By Scott Taylor
President Oaks details God’s plan for His children, eternal truth and kingdoms of glory, during October 2023 general conference
By Scott Taylor
Saturday morning session: See photos, read summaries from the opening of October 2023 general conference
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Church leaders sustain 2 new Area Seventies, release 2 others during leadership meetings
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
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Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference.
General Conference
Elder Ulisses Soares: ‘Brothers and Sisters in Christ’
By Sydney Walker
“There is no place for prejudiced thoughts or actions in the community of Saints,” said Elder Ulisses Soares.
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General Conference
Sister Tamara W. Runia: ‘Seeing God’s Family Through the Overview Lens’
By Sydney Walker
“In these last days, perhaps our greatest work will be with our loved ones — good people living in a wicked world,” said Sister Tamara W. Runia.
Elder Joni L. Koch, General Authority Seventy, speaks during the Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference.
General Conference
Elder Joni L. Koch: ‘Humble to Accept and Follow’
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
“Some experiences in life make us realize that the natural prideful man often is very much alive within us,” said Elder Joni L. Koch.

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