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October 2026 General Conference Session Summaries, News and Announcements
General conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints take place every six months. This page is a summary of the October 2026 conference’s sessions, news and announcements.
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President Oaks Calls for Peacemaking at G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City
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More Than 90,000 Missionaries Now Serving Worldwide
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Elder Gilbert Meets with the Media 

The title screen for “Dedicate,” a new video series from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints created as part of the global Salt Lake Temple Celebration.
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New Six-Part Series ‘Dedicate’ Explores the Salt Lake Temple Renovation Through the Eyes of Young Adults

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2027 Youth Theme Website, Logo, Music Album Released

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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivers the final message in the Sunday afternoon session of general conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 4, 2026.
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‘Come Unto Christ,’ President Oaks Invites at General Conference

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Conference-goers pause and observe the artwork inside the Conference Center prior to the Sunday afternoon session of general conference on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 4, 2026.
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Sunday Afternoon Session Summary for the October 2026 General Conference

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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivers the final message in the Sunday morning session of general conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 4, 2026.
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Sunday Morning Session Summary for the October 2026 General Conference

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A young family gathers prior to the Saturday morning session of general conference at the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 3, 2026.
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Saturday Afternoon Session Summary for the October 2026 General Conference

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A couple walks near Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, during general conference weekend, October 3–4, 2026.
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Saturday Morning Session Summary for the October 2026 General Conference

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Elder Gilbert Invites Young Adults Across Europe North to Anchor Their Lives in Jesus Christ and Trust the Lord's Timing  

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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to attendees after dedicating the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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Watch the October 2026 Edition of the World Report

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Church Releases 2027 Calendar of Churchwide Broadcasts and Key Events

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Elder Cook to Address Young Adults at November Worldwide Devotional

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Several new music features in the Gospel Library app make it easier to discover sacred music and participate more fully and joyfully in worship.
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New Gospel Library Music Features for Listening, Singing and Accompanying  

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The theme of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, “Rejoice in Christ,” reflects the purpose of both the temple and the celebration. Church leaders said the six-month celebration (April 5–October 1, 2027) will center on Jesus Christ and invite visitors to learn more about His teachings, His gospel and His role in God’s plan for His children.
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‘Rejoice in Christ’: Salt Lake Temple Celebration Welcomes the World

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Exterior image of the Salt Lake Utah Temple. The stone moniker in the foreground reads, "And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Isaiah 2:2.”
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CNN Offers Limited Sneak Peek Inside Salt Lake Temple Ahead of 2027 Celebration

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Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak in a video titled “The Sabbath and Sacrament Meeting,” designed to be watched in wards and branches on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Photo is a screenshot from ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
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Church Releases Instructional Videos for September Sunday Schedule Changes

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