Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

By KSL.com staff | UPDATED - April 4, 2026 at 11:58 a.m. | Posted - April 4, 2026 at 9:56 a.m.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its 196th Annual General Conference Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.

This blog summarizes the key points from the Saturday morning session.

Follow along with the talk summaries in the blog below, or watch the session live here:

Here is a glossary of the Latter-day Saint terminology used in this blog.

General conference is broadcast in multiple languages. Here is the link to watch the session live in Spanish.

Saturday, 11:49 am

President Henry B. Eyring — Prayers for peace

President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency opened his talk echoing the words of the Savior: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27).He referenced the challenges that the world was currently facing, from wars to economic turmoil to increased worldly wickedness. In spite of those challenges and difficulties, he pointed back to Jesus Christ, and the prayers that faithful Christians have sent to heaven.

"Yet despite turmoil and difficulty, faithful Latter-day Saints in hardship across the world have flooded heaven with prayers." — @EyringHB | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026"I testify that the Lord hears and answers the prayers of our hearts," President Eyring said. The prayers do not need to "use many words or flowery language," but should be sincere and continuous to "pour out our souls" in faith. They can be spoken aloud, or spoken within a believer's heart, but God has promised that he hears their earnest pleas for his aid.The scriptures are full of examples of people who faced times of trouble with faith and peace as they turned to God in prayer. They also record the answers to those prayers that came from God, in ways both hoped for and needed.

"In moments of pain, loneliness, or confusion, we know that our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son are aware of our circumstances and that They yearn to bless us." — @EyringHB | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/WJXa1hylk8

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026President Eyring echoed their experiences with one of his own, describing the peace that he felt even as he buried his wife of 61 years. He could face the years without her by his side with peace from the Holy Ghost.He testified of the peace that he had felt, repeating the words of Jesus Christ he had quoted at the start: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." — Joe Wirthlin

Saturday, 11:44 am

Elder Jorge T. Becerra — Tithing: Putting God first

Elder Jorge T. Becerra, general authority seventy, encouraged conferencegoers to put God first, and said that would help them not be "double minded" or conflicted.He said Jesus Christ is an example of how to put God first; he laid down his life as a symbol of submitting to God's will."From the beginning of time God has taught his children to put him first in their lives," Elder Becerra said.

"Jesus Christ is the perfect example of how to put God first in our lives." — Elder Jorge T. Becerra #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/6NECWdHQCR

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 4, 2026When Elder Becerra was struggling financially, he pondered his desire to put God first and decided to sell his car in order to pay tithing. He said a man from a car dealership bought the car without haggling for the amount he needed to pay off the loan on his car and pay his tithing."I was surprised and amazed as he drove off with the car. I deposited the check and paid my tithing," he said.While he was thinking about how he would run his business without a car, Elder Becerra said a friend who needed a larger car offered a car to him, saying he could take over the payments.He referred to a powerful testimony from his mother at a family home evening that helped him have the confidence to sell his car.

"Spiritual power and direction, heretofore unknown, will come into our lives as we keep the law of obedience and sacrifice." — #ElderBecerra | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026"I am certain that the payment of tithes and offerings will enhance our spiritual capacity as we put God first and offer our 'firstlings of the flock,'" Elder Becerra said.— Emily Ashcraft

Saturday, 11:30 am

Elder Michael John U. Teh — Follow the prophet, he knows the way

Elder Michael John U. Teh of the Seventy shared the story of Jesus speaking to a rich young man, inviting him to follow Jesus to find eternal blessings instead of material treasures. He explained that following Jesus Christ and his prophets requires a willingness to change, complete commitment and sacrifice.

"We are led today by a living Prophet, even President Dallin H. Oaks. He, along with his counselors in the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, are indeed prophets, seers, and revelators." — #ElderTeh | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026He shared how his family in the Philippines practiced a variety of beliefs and traditions when they first found and joined the church."Little did (my parents) know that they were embracing yet another set of values and traditions — even the gospel culture, based on the plan of salvation, God's commandments, and the words of living prophets," he said.But some of his family's cultural traditions conflicted with gospel teachings, and the family had to "weed" out those traditions and practices, despite pressure from family and friends."This experience taught me that embracing gospel culture simply meant keeping our covenants," he said.Elder Teh also shared his testimony of the enabling power of Jesus Christ's Atonement. He visited people with severe illnesses and witnessed their faith, peace and strength, demonstrating that Christ understands all suffering and can help people endure trials.

"When we strive to follow the Savior, He will use us to bless others. Through our example and service to others, they will feel the Savior's love for them." — #ElderTeh | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/58DANEj1SW

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026He concluded by teaching that, like sunlight can reflect off a building, disciples of Christ can reflect his light to others by following the prophet, following Christ and becoming a positive influence in the lives of others.— Jenny Rollins

Saturday, 11:19 am

Elder David A. Bednar — All who have endured valiantly

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles began his talk by recalling a personal experience running as a young boy, describing a love/hate relationship with the sport. By the end of his runs, he would encourage himself to "push on, hang on and endure to the end."His physical exertions over many years taught him about the importance of enduring to the end.The process of enduring to the end can develop both physical and spiritual transformations. "As we align our character, desires, actions and what we truly love more closely with God's will, the Savior can bring about a comprehensive and complete change in us," Elder Bednar said.

"In a spiritual context, enduring is far more than merely persevering tenaciously to complete demanding duties or challenges." — @BednarDavidA | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026Of the multitude of spiritual gifts that can come from aligning lives with God, Elder Bednar focused in on charity, the pure love of Christ. Charity, in the scriptures, is connected with enduring.Elder Bednar then read several scriptures, replacing the phrase "endureth to the end" with "is possessed of the pure love of Christ."Jesus Christ is described to have gone from "grace to grace, until he received a fullness." He endured all things and developed charity toward all mankind. Just as we endure all things, we too can develop charity, the pure love of Christ, which allows others to live in peace with their neighbors, Elder Bednar noted.

"The Redeemer "marked the path and led the way." The power of His doctrine, covenants and ordinances, and example can bless us in every aspect of our lives." — @BednarDavidA | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026Elder Bednar closed with his testimony, echoing the promise of the scriptures that those who endure to the end can have the mighty spiritual change in their hearts throughout the course of their lives. He said this charity, this love, can bless those who develop it with "spiritual perspective — the Lord's empowering grace and exceedingly great and indescribable joy."— Joe Wirthlin

Saturday, 11:03 am

Elder Clark G. Gilbert — Come home

In his first general conference talk as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Clark G. Gilbert said he has pledged his life to be a witness of Christ. He shared his witness of Christ as a "redeemer and repairer" and of Christ's invitation to "come home."Elder Gilbert told the stories of people he ministered to who had joined or come back to the church after encouragement and invitations from local leaders.

"I have repeatedly witnessed people finding their way home. It may not always have come quickly, but it happened — over and over again." — @ClarkG_Gilbert | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026"Overcoming their concerns was not an issue of resolving every faith question, but of helping them recognize the Holy Ghost," he said of a family who had doubts.He said as people are pulled away from the faith, their deep questions do not go away. A journey home starts with anchoring with Christ. He said Christ is the only one who can restore light and joy in someone's life."To those who are struggling to come home, know that it is the Savior who is the one calling you back. In the end, everyone must make their own choices to come home," Elder Gilbert said.

"Choices do have consequences, but we know in the gospel of Jesus Christ that when we lose our way spiritually, the Savior still allows us to change." — Elder Clark G. Gilbert (@ClarkG_Gilbert) #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/H8V4LlXzUI

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 4, 2026He referred to a recent devotional from President Dallin H. Oaks at Brigham Young University where students who had an empty seat next to them turned on their phone flashlights to help others find a seat.As he held his own flashlight up in the Conference Center, Elder Gilbert said it was as if the students were saying they had saved a seat "just for you.""I witness that Christ is our Redeemer. When we fall short, he repairs the breaches in our lives. The Savior loves all of us and is tenderly calling for you and me to come home," Elder Gilbert said.— Emily Ashcraft

Saturday, 10:56 am

Sister Kristin M. Yee — Ministering: That ye love one another as I have loved you

Sister Kristin M. Yee, second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, shared a story about how ministering brothers helped her father through "a very low point in his life" by inviting him and his wife to come to the temple with them. Soon after, her father became a temple worker.She saw her father change during this time, improving his health, attending the needs of others, and improving his relationship with God and others."Because these humble and devoted disciples of the Savior quietly ministered to a seemingly lost and dejected man, my family and I have been eternally blessed," she said.Sister Yee explained that by ministering, members of the church are acting as the Savior's hands to bless and heal whole families, not just individuals. Ministering also allows members to feel that peace and healing in their own lives.

"When we minister, we are helping to answer each other's prayers. We are the Savior's hands." — #SisterYee | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026"We may not be able to fix difficult or heartbreaking circumstances as we hope; some changes are not ours to make. But we can choose to love and minister as the Savior would," she added. She shared that ministering allows for each member of the church to be taken care of on an individual level, as Jesus Christ would care for them.

"Ministering is truly loving and caring for others as the Savior would. It is a way of being. It is the way of our Savior, Jesus Christ." — #SisterYee | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/9iaTEqQJUh

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026"It is not a program or a checklist; ministering is the essence of who God is and who we can become as we follow him," she said.Sister Yee invited those who want to feel belonging and purpose to minister to and strengthen the people assigned to them by Relief Society and elders' quorum presidencies.— Jenny Rollins

Saturday, 10:43 am

Elder Patrick Kearon — About his business

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles opened his talk by reflecting on his own first calling, when he had been a new member of the church for just a week. During his entry into the church, and the week following his new calling, members of the church raised their hands to sustain him as a new member and then again in his new calling.Over the course of his church experience, Elder Kearon determined that service in the church gives members a chance to develop Christlike virtues. "I have learned over and over again that — whatever our offering — in the Lord's economy, we always come out ahead."

"Callings from the Lord are tailor-made for our growth." — @PatrickKearon | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026The sustaining of the leaders of the church, whether local or churchwide, gives members a chance to strengthen others whom they can grow to love over the months and years of service. Even the original apostles, Peter, Andrew, James and John, needed support from the Savior, which allowed them to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world following the Savior's resurrection. That support allows them to serve others, which in turn, serves God."It isn't really where we serve," Elder Kearon said, "but how, that matters to the Lord."After explaining this, Elder Kearon voiced his own support and sustaining of President Dallin H. Oaks, newly sustained prophet of the church. He was not "merely filling an assignment," but instead joining with the Savior of the world in his infinite redeeming work.

"He needs you, and He needs me. Life is better, everything is better, when we are about His business." — @PatrickKearon | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/gkE2qo1cSo

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026— Joe Wirthlin

Saturday, 10:10 am

President Dallin H. Oaks — Introduction

President Dallin H. Oaks opened the Saturday morning session of the 196th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by addressing the 17 million members worldwide, introducing the Solemn Assembly: the sustaining of the members of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other senior leaders.This assembly occurs only after a new president and prophet of the church has been called.

"We do this only in the first conference where a new president and prophet of the Church has been called." — @OaksDallinH | #GeneralConference #SolemnAssembly pic.twitter.com/hNU1VroTzK

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 4, 2026"For more than a century this has been an event of great significance to members of the church," he said. "I am grateful to be among those whose leadership callings are formally recognized in this way, and to express appreciation for your participation in this significant occasion."He ended his introduction by sharing his gratitude for the members of the church and bearing his testimony of Jesus Christ.— Jenny Rollins

Saturday, 10:00 am

Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

By KSL.com staff | UPDATED - April 4, 2026 at 11:58 a.m. | Posted - April 4, 2026 at 9:56 a.m.

People walk past part of the Easter display at Temple Square in Salt Lake City on March 29. The April general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins Saturday. (Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)

President Henry B. Eyring — Prayers for peace

Elder Jorge T. Becerra — Tithing: Putting God first

Elder Michael John U. Teh — Follow the prophet, he knows the way

Elder David A. Bednar — All who have endured valiantly

Elder Clark G. Gilbert — Come home

Sister Kristin M. Yee — Ministering: That ye love one another as I have loved you

Elder Patrick Kearon — About his business

President Dallin H. Oaks — Introduction

Saturday morning general conference session begins

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Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

By KSL.com staff | UPDATED - April 4, 2026 at 11:58 a.m. | Posted - April 4, 2026 at 9:56 a.m.

People walk past part of the Easter display at Temple Square in Salt Lake City on March 29. The April general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins Saturday. (Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)

President Henry B. Eyring — Prayers for peace

Elder Jorge T. Becerra — Tithing: Putting God first

Elder Michael John U. Teh — Follow the prophet, he knows the way

Elder David A. Bednar — All who have endured valiantly

Elder Clark G. Gilbert — Come home

Sister Kristin M. Yee — Ministering: That ye love one another as I have loved you

Elder Patrick Kearon — About his business

President Dallin H. Oaks — Introduction

Saturday morning general conference session begins

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