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• Conference images

  Jared Hernandez, of Mexico, listens to conference talks by the water fountain in the foyer of the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Church President Gordon B. Hinckley, accompanied by his wife, Marjorie, and President Thomas S. Monson, first counselor in the First...

• He's finally home: Soldier's remains arrive in Salt Lake

  President Hinckley noted that 20 years ago, Staff Sgt. James Cawley was a missionary of the church in Japan. He had grown up in the church, passed the sacrament as a deacon, and was worthy to serve a mission "to teach the gospel of peace to the people of Japan."

• Protesters voice views without major incidents

  The weekend was very quiet, S.L. police say

• World turmoil is backdrop for talks

  President Hinckley cites examples of justifiable conflict

• Changes announced in leadership positions

  Elder Bateman joins 70s Presidency; five new general authorities sustained.

• General Conference information for Sunday

  General sessions: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, Conference Center. Tickets required; arrive early to avoid security delays. Broadcasts: KSL-TV, Ch. 5; KSL radio (AM-1160); KBYU-TV, Ch. 11; and BYU-TV on cable TV (DirecTV channel 374 and DISH Network channel 9403). KSL-TV also will...

• LDS Church statistics

  for year-end 2002.

• LDS GENERAL CONFERENCE: Gospel called key to peace

  Turn to Christ for happiness, members told

• Lee Benson column: First S.L. conference was doozy

  There are a lot of logistics and concerns to maneuver around as the LDS Church holds its annual general conference this weekend in downtown Salt Lake City. There's the controversy over free speech rights on the Main Street Plaza, there's the threat of terrorism and there is the unsettling...

• Photos: Conference images

  President Gordon B. Hinckley and President James E. Faust, both of the First Presidency, converse during the Saturday morning session of LDS General Conference. President Faust conducted that session. Everyone in attendance, including the members of the Mormon Tabernacle choir,...

• U. endowment expands

  British literature chair named for Pres. Hinckley

• Weather dampens plaza protesting

  Snowy weather dampened but did not eliminate confrontations between street preachers and those attending the first day of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 173rd Annual General Conference Saturday. Authorities were ready for the worst because of the ongoing controversy over...

Advance Articles

• ACLU to monitor policing of plaza

  During conference, 9 observers to keep tabs on S.L. protests

• Marjorie Hinckley -- 'Every bit his equal'

  The low-profile woman behind the high-profile man

• Arrive early for conference meetings

  Because of possible delays due to heightened security, those attending the 173rd General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are encouraged to arrive early to meetings. General sessions will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The priesthood...

• Editorial: A plea for plaza decency

  Author Kurt Vonnegut was once asked if felt the world could use more love. He pondered a moment, then replied that he didn't know if it needed more love, but it sure could use a little more common decency. As General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

• Elder Ballard says quality of missionaries is soaring

  As leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepare for their 173rd Annual General Conference this weekend, the changes in the church's missionary program announced in October's conference are having an effect on the quality — and quantity — of potential...

• Other missionary changes are now reaping dividends

  Airport is less crowded; costs of farewells ease.

• Take TRAX

  The Utah Transit Authority is encouraging the use of expanded TRAX light-rail service for those attending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' weekend general conference. On Saturday, TRAX will have its normal schedule with additional cars to increase capacity. On Sunday,...

• 10 traits set LDS young women apart, leaders say

  Virtuous young women embody traits of righteousness that set them apart from the world and allow them to stand "steadfast" and "press forward" in their quest for eternal life.

Summaries of Talks

Saturday Morning

• Conference moments: A sense of comfort
• He who stilled the sea, can calm life's storms
• Saturday morning speakers
• Sunday morning speakers
• Blessed by living water
• Elder David E. Sorensen
• Elder Robert D. Hales
• Elder Russell M. Nelson
• Faith through tribulation brings peace and joy
• Forgiveness will change bitterness to love
• In search of treasure
• Photos: Conference images
• President Gordon B. Hinckley
• President Thomas S. Monson
• Sister Kathleen H. Hughes
• Sweet power of prayer
• The condition of the Church

Saturday Afternoon

• 'Seek to live closer to the Lord'
• Blessings of adversity are reasons to thank God
• Eternal marriage should be treated 'differently'
• Parents' testimony must be unquestionable
• Saturday afternoon speakers
• Sunday afternoon speakers
• A child and a disciple
• Elder Craig C. Christensen
• Elder Henry B. Eyring
• Elder James M. Dunn
• Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
• Elder L. Tom Perry
• Elder M. Russell Ballard
• Seek, and ye shall find
• The essential role of member missionary work
• The importance of the family
• The unspeakable gift
• Words to live by

Priesthood

• 'We must be true to the very best in us'
• Choose between good and evil
• Priesthood session speakers
• Reach out, rescue the fallen
• Rules important in big game of life
• President James E. Faust
• President Gordon B. Hinckley
• Bishop H. David Burton
• Elder Daryl H. Garn
• Elder David B. Haight
• And that's the way it is
• Growing into the Priesthood
• Loyalty
• Preparing for missionary service
• President Gordon B. Hinckley
• President James E. Faust
• President Thomas S. Monson
• Stand in your appointed place
• The Devil's throat

Sunday Morning

• Care for the life of the soul
• Dear are the sheep that have wandered
• Did I tell you . . . ?
• Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander
• Elder Neal A. Maxwell
• Elder Richard G. Scott
• Holy place, sacred space
• President Gordon B. Hinckley
• President James E. Faust
• Sister Susan W. Tanner
• The sustaining power of faith in times of uncertainty and testing
• War and peace

Sunday Afternoon

• A prayer for the children
• Benediction
• Elder D. Rex Gerratt
• Elder Dallin H. Oaks
• Elder F. Burton Howard
• Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
• Elder Spencer V. Jones
• Eternal marriage
• Follow the instructions
• Give thanks in all things
• Overcoming the stench of sin
• President Boyd K. Packer
• President Gordon B. Hinckley
• The golden years