The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formally organized on April 6, 1830. Several months later, the Church held its first general conference at the Peter Whitmer home in Fayette, New York. Each April and October, members of the Church assemble in Salt Lake City, Utah, for two days of meetings called general conference.
The conference in April is called an "annual" conference and the October event is called the "semiannual" conference. On the first day of each conference (Saturday), members gather for a morning session and an afternoon session, each two hours in length. Later that evening a priesthood session is held. On the second day of conference (Sunday), members gather for a morning and afternoon session.
Each session of conference is carried live via satellite to meetinghouses throughout the world and is translated into many languages. During each session of conference, speakers (drawn from Church leadership) address topics relevant to members of the Church. Conference sermons are printed in Church magazines and are available via the Internet (General Conference).
183rd Annual General Conference, April 2013
News Articles
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183rd Annual General Conference — Church News coverage
Mormons converge in Salt Lake City to hear Church leaders. This article contains links to the Church News coverage of conference. -
2012 statistical report for 2013 April general conference
The First Presidency has issued the following statistical report of the Church as of December 31, 2013.
Advance Articles
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General Young Women Meeting: President Dieter F. Uchtdorf - ‘Your wonderful journey home’
Young women will find their way on their journey home and be an inspiration to others as they follow the map given by a loving Heavenly Father, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said during the General Young Women Meeting held in the Conference Center on March 30. Young women and their leaders...
Summaries of Talks
Saturday Morning
- Bishop Dean M. Davies: 'A Sure Foundation'
- Elder Craig A. Cardon: 'The Savior Wants to Forgive'
- Elder M. Russell Ballard: 'This Is My Work and Glory'
- President Boyd K. Packer: 'These Things I Know'
- President Henry B. Eyring: 'Come Unto Me'
- President Thomas S. Monson opens conference, announces two new temples
- Saturday morning photo gallery
- Sister Elaine S. Dalton: 'We Are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father'
Saturday Afternoon
- Elder David A. Bednar: 'We Believe in Being Chaste'
- Elder John B. Dickson: 'The Gospel to all the World'
- Elder Quentin L. Cook: 'Personal Peace — The Reward of Righteousness'
- Elder Richard G. Scott: 'For a Peaceful Life'
- Elder Russell M. Nelson: 'Catch the Wave'
- Elder Stanley G. Ellis: 'The Lord's Way'
- New stake presidents
Priesthood
- Brother David L. Beck: 'Your Sacred Duty to Minister'
- Elder Robert D. Hales: 'Stand Strong in Holy Places'
- Elder Tad R. Callister: 'Power of Priesthood in the Boy'
- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: 'Four Titles'
- President Henry B. Eyring: 'We Are One'
- President Thomas S. Monson: 'Come All Ye Sons of God'
Sunday Morning
- Elder L. Tom Perry: 'Obedience to Law Is Liberty'
- Elder L. Whitney Clayton: 'Marriage: Watch and Learn'
- Elder Neil L. Andersen: 'It's a Miracle'
- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: 'The Hope of God's Light'
- President Thomas S. Monson: 'Obedience Brings Blessings'
- Sister Rosemary M. Wixom: 'The Words We Speak'
Sunday Afternoon
- Elder Bruce D. Porter: 'Beautiful Mornings'
- Elder Christoffel Golden Jr.: 'The Father and the Son'
- Elder D. Todd Christofferson: 'The Work of Redemption'
- Elder Dallin H. Oaks: 'Followers of Christ'
- Elder Enrique R. Falabella: 'The Home, the School of Life'
- Elder Erich W. Kopischke: 'Being Accepted of the Lord'
- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: 'Lord, I Believe'
- President Thomas S. Monson: 'Until We Meet Again'
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