What is Mormon General Conference?

     This weekend is the 184th Semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

     What is this General Conference? Well, as "Mormons," or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that just like in Biblical times, God has chosen prophets and apostles to speak His will in modern times. These prophets and apostles, along with other men and women in leadership positions in the church who have sought heaven's help in preparing their sermons, speak to us semiannually (each April and October) in what we call "General Conference."

     As it says in the Bible, "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets." (Amos 3:7) I know this to be true. God does not leave us alone in this difficult world. He continually provides us with direction and peace through the words of His latter-day prophets. To read the words from past General Conferences all the way back to 1971, go here.

     The upcoming session of this conference will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 10am - 12pm MDT and 2pm - 4pm MDT, as well as Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 10am - 12pm MDT and 2pm - 4pm MDT.  (MDT = Mountain Daylight Time)

     This video tells more about this conference:

   
     I always find comfort in the words shared at these meetings, and I invite you to share in that comfort with me. Watch or listen to the program live here. It will be broadcast in 26 different languages, and it is completely free, with no strings attached.

     The meetings consist not only of beautiful sermons, but of uplifting music. No matter your situation in life, there will be something for you. So please, join us!