Millions Anticipate the October 2023 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This weekend, September 30th to October 1st, millions of individuals around the world will gather to watch the October 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As the Church’s 193rd Semiannual General Conference, this event will feature messages and teachings from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other Church leaders. All individuals, families, and friends are invited to attend the five general sessions that will take place.
During the conference, attendees can expect to hear inspiring talks, participate in uplifting sessions, and gain knowledge and guidance from Church leaders. The schedule for the conference includes three sessions on Saturday, September 30th, and two sessions on Sunday, October 1st. The sessions are scheduled to last around two hours each and will be held at various times throughout the day to accommodate different time zones.
In preparation for the conference, the Church has made several announcements and releases. President Russell M. Nelson, the leader of the Church, will not be attending the conference in person due to his recovery from a recent fall. He will be participating remotely, along with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who is also recovering from health challenges. Additionally, two Area Seventies were released and two new ones were called during leadership meetings held on September 28th. The October 2023 edition of the World Report was released a day earlier on September 27th.
For those unable to attend the conference in person or watch it at a local meetinghouse, there are various ways to watch it live. The conference will be broadcasted worldwide in multiple languages on ChurchofJesusChrist.org/broadcasts, the General Conference YouTube channel, Gospel Stream, and the Gospel Library app. English-speaking viewers can also watch it on KSL-TV and BYUtv. Moreover, the conference can be streamed live on Amazon Alexa devices through the Gospel Voice skill or by searching for “Saints Channel Talk” or “Canal Mormon” on TuneIn for live Spanish interpretation.
In anticipation of the October 2023 general conference, the Church has provided a summary of the highlights and announcements from the previous April 2023 general conference. President Russell M. Nelson shared exciting news about the development of 15 new temple locations worldwide, emphasizing the blessings and importance of temple participation. He also discussed the need for peacemakers in today’s society and encouraged individuals to seek solutions to life’s challenges through the teachings of Jesus Christ. A new Young Women general presidency was sustained, along with changes to the Young Men general presidency counselors. Additionally, five new General Authority Seventies were called, and three received emeritus status. Notably, for the first time, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square included international singers from six different countries, and more international singers will participate in the upcoming conference.
Throughout the October 2023 general conference, attendees can expect to receive guidance, inspiration, and renewed faith as they listen to the teachings of Church leaders. Video recordings, talk summaries, session highlights, photo galleries, and other news and announcements from the conference will also be available for those unable to watch it live or attend in person. Stay tuned for updates as the conference progresses.