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Photos: Renewal of spirit in springtime

Published: Saturday, April 12, 2003

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Driving rain, snow and unseasonable cold seemed incongruous with the brilliant blossoms, greenery on and around Temple Square and the Conference Center block during conference weekend.

The contrast seemed to symbolize the peace and spiritual renewal of general conference in stark relief against the turmoil of war and other problems worldwide.

Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

President Gordon B. Hinckley, followed by counselors President Thomas S. Monson and President James E. Faust leave Sunday morning session.

Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Conference-goers leave Sunday morning session.

Photo by Tom Smart, Deseret News

Umbrellas are plentiful as members leave session Saturday afternoon.

Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Jared Hernandez of Mexico listens intently to conference.

Photo by Keith Johnson, Deseret News

Lupi Lapuaho stays warm listening outdoors to Saturday morning session.

Photo by Keith Johnson, Deseret News

Crisp showers make crisp flowers, and despite inclement weather, members attended from around United States and many other countries.

"I hope that everyone who has participated in this great conference has been touched for good, that each of us is a better man or woman for our experience together these past two days."

President Gordon B. Hinckley