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176th Semiannual General Conference, October 2006

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City Creek Center

The Church will play a prominent role in the evolution of downtown Salt Lake City.
Views of conference

"May the Lord bless us with faith in the great cause of which we are a part. May faith be as a candle to guide us in the night by its light. May it go before us as a cloud in the day." — President Gordon B. Hinckley

At 96, 'I feel well'

With a steady voice, President Gordon B. Hinckley "put the record straight" about his health during the morning session of the 176th Semiannual General Conference of the LDS Church on Sunday, and also urged members to develop greater faith.
President Hinckley says health is good

On the second day of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' biannual conference, President Gordon B. Hinckley the record straight about his health — despite major surgery earlier this year, he's doing fine.
2nd Quorum releases

Eight members of the Second Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were released from their service during the Saturday afternoon session of the church's 176th Semiannual General Conference.
Handcart show, family conferences are coming up

Several events of interest to local Latter-day Saints are planned within the coming week.
Plea for discipleship

Latter-day Saints were encouraged to pursue an education and become followers of Christ during the first day of the 176th Semiannual Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President Hinckley wants more Mormons in U.S., Canada

Satellite technology and the Internet allow The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to send its message to members worldwide — but church president Gordon B. Hinckley is interested in reaching those a little closer to home.

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A family history overhaul

Whether your LDS ancestors pulled a handcart across the Plains or you have no affiliation with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there's a wealth of information being processed for placement on the Internet beginning next year that can tie you to your family tree — free....
Broadcast options for general conference

The 176th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under way Saturday and Sunday, will be available to viewers and listeners through a variety of broadcast options.

LDS conference sessions now in Spanish

If you're looking to tune in to LDS General Conference on TV this weekend, you'll have the option of watching it live — in Spanish. And if you want to follow the scriptural references quoted by church leaders, you'll be able to do that, too — online, in Spanish, with the...
LDS general conference starts

The 176th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins Saturday in the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City.
LDS programs evolve over the years

Changes in programs and policies for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have occurred periodically during its 176-year history, as conditions, circumstances, technologies, membership numbers and needs changed. For example, meetings weren't always in a three-hour block; "fast...
Tabernacle's pews soon will be history

The historic Salt Lake Tabernacle will be missing pieces of its pioneer craftsmanship when it reopens next year.
Women's divine role praised

LDS women are "not second-class citizens in the kingdom of God" but integral to God's plan and are obligated to get all the education they can in order to become self-reliant and enlarge their lives.
Broadcast access to conference

The 176th Semiannual General Conference of the Church will convene in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sept. 30 through Oct. 1.
Covenant women

One evening Jana Riska remembered a particular Young Women leader in her life. Now in her 30s, Sister Riska was humbled as she pondered the direction her life had taken as a result of such women. Kneeling, she thanked her Heavenly Father.
General Relief Society Meeting

Women 18 years old and older are invited to attend the General Relief Society Meeting, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. (MDT).

176th Semiannual General Conference, October 2006

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