Tagged with "General Conference"
Accessing general conference
With each passing general conference the number of ways to watch, listen or read the inspired messages from Church leaders increases. For the October 2011's semiannual conference several different media channels will provide conference coverage. Here is a detailed list of available resources:...
Getting the most out of General Conference
MR says: Excited to think that it's about that tim again . . . I have a confession. I am terrible at watching conference. Don't get me wrong, I love it. I love listening to our leaders, and I do get inspired. I also get sleepy, antsy, and annoyed at the people in my house. In fact, I really, REALLY...
Pilgrimage to see an apostle
MR says: This poster makes a good point about whether we really appreciate our "St. Philips." It has just been announced that archaeologists believe they have found the tomb of St Philip, one of the first apostles of Christ, in modern day Turkey. He died around 80 AD, possibly by beheading or upside down...
YSA identify overriding conference theme: the need to marry
After each general conference, I ask religion class students, “What themes did you take from conference?” This past conference, students identified one overriding theme: the need to marry. Some spoke pensively and longingly about finding a suitable partner, committing to marriage and marrying...
2011 May Visiting Teaching Message: Teacher’s Choice from Conference
Conference months can be a bit tricky when constructing a message to share with the women you visit teach. In my experience, most visiting teachers just relay the admonition to read or listen to all of conference. Well, if you can’t tell by now, I am not that kind of girl. I like to think about...
Smiling guy at general conference goes viral
It was a simple smile but thousands of members of the LDS church around the world saw it. Most smiled back at the TV, but many were too busy laughing. A campaign by http://www.LDSFriends.com publicized the smile by creating images that they coined General Conference Posters. The posters went viral...
Local evangelical Christians trying a gentler method of reaching out to Mormons
Attending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints semi-annual conference was a kind of spiritual field trip for Charles Hill and his son. They weren’t going to hear talks by LDS leaders—they were going to watch how fellow evangelicals engaged the LDS families entering the Conference...
Why young LDS men are delaying marriage
MR says: “Brethren, there is a point at which it’s time to think seriously about marriage and to seek a companion with whom you want to spend eternity.” ~President Monson John Evans is in no hurry to get married. The 25-year-old returned LDS missionary lives with his parents in east Salt Lake...
LDS General Conference text online in 17 languages
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published the conference addresses in text format in 17 languages at conference.lds.org. * In French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, you can access LDS.org in the language by clicking “Languages” in the upper right corner of...
General Conference wordles reflect centrality of Christ, family for members
For those wondering what is most important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon), the Church’s general conference is a good starting point. The following Wordles (word clouds) show which words were most frequently used by speakers during the Church’s 181st...
More Ways to Access April LDS General Conference
English text now available on the Apple iOS Gospel Library mobile application. (Delivered a few weeks quicker than last conference.) Video is now available for download in the Gospel Library mobile app. Audio and video is now available for streaming on the Mormon Channel mobile...
{LDSL Blog} Filming 'Just Off the Square'
One of my favorite things about working at LDS Living is meeting new people. I’ve learned that everyone has a fascinating story to tell, if given the opportunity. With that in mind, the LDS Living editorial staff decided to grab our video camera and hit the streets just off Temple Square to...
New Video Series 'Just Off the Square' (Conference Edition)
LDS Living is excited to introduce our new video series "Just off the Square." We'll be visiting Temple Square to ask people random questions about life, the Church, or whatever fancies us that day! This week's topic: general...
Lions and Tigers and Bedlamites, Oh My!
First things first, we can’t say enough about how wonderful April 2011 General Conference was this past weekend, we felt saved, sanctified and Holy Ghost filled! Now let’s get to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland! When Elder Holland made that hilarous remark about trying to hold Family Home Evening...
Goodbye Smile at General Conference
MR says: Just as a note, the kid in the video has identified himself as a visitor from Australia. He is a less active member trying to become active again, and he just wanted to share his happiness after attending conference. We just love his smile and hope he enjoyed conference!
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