Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

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 Sunday afternoon session.

Follow along with our 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 being broadcast in multiple languages. Here is the link to watch the session live in Spanish.

Sunday, 03:10 pm

Elder Neil L. Andersen — Eternal marriage is an eternal journey

Elder Neil L. Andersen — Eternal marriage is an eternal journeyLike many of the previous leaders speaking this Easter weekend, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles also spoke on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. But he then focused on the Resurrection's impact on the sealing power in the church to "bind families together forever."The sealing power is most commonly offered in the church's temples, where men and women are bound together in marriage for time and eternity."As we increase our love for the Savior, our love for each other grows," Elder Andersen said. "Like our own discipleship, our eternal marriage is not a short-term experiment but a journey, an eternal journey of becoming who God desires us to become."

"Like our own discipleship, our eternal marriage is not a short-term experiment but a journey, an eternal journey of becoming who God desires us to become." — @AndersenNeilL | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/S6vpty9w6X

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 5, 2026He stressed two issues in marriage, as well.First, that every member striving to be a "true disciple of Jesus Christ," if it is his or her desire, will be sealed in marriage, "whether in this life or the next."The other counsel was to those in marriages who may be considering divorce. There are circumstances where divorce should be considered, Elder Andersen said."But the cautions are significant," he added."Eternal marriage is an eternal journey," Elder Andersen finished. "Who gives you the strength to hold tightly to each other and complete the mortal part of this eternal journey? The everlasting God."— Sean Walkeroh he is so slick

Sunday, 03:06 pm

President Susan H. Porter – "Here am I, send me"

In her final address as Primary general president, President Susan H. Porter taught young children about Heavenly Father's plan of salvation. She said his older children could listen, too."You were born with gifts, you have a purpose and you have the ability to make a difference for good," she said.Heavenly Father wants each of his children to have his blessings and sent Christ to help them."Heavenly Father sent Jesus to Earth. He showed us how to live to be happy. He taught us how to love God and love others," President Porter said.

"When you say, 'Here am I, send me,' Heavenly Father can take something small and simple and make it great." — #PresidentPorter | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 5, 2026She told Primary children that Jesus "won the battle" over everything hard and has "done everything" to help them. She said that as they keep the commandments to love God and others, he will help them grow."Wake up each day with purpose and confidence, knowing that Jesus will walk with you," President Porter said.She encouraged Primary children to follow the example of Jesus Christ by saying, "Here am I, send me," and to listen afterward for what God wants them to do."He can help you stand for truth so you can bring his light to others."President Porter said a young boy gave Jesus five loaves of bread and two fish, which fed thousands of people. She said Heavenly Father can provide miracles when children offer what they have, sharing examples of children around the world.

"When you strive to bring yourself and others closer to Jesus, you will receive blessings now and later. Today you can make choices that will help you change and grow now and prepare you for blessings of love and joy forever." — #PresidentPorter | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/zm20RYXLyv

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 5, 2026The choices Primary children make today will prepare them for "blessings of love and joy forever," she said."Because of Heavenly Father's plan and Jesus Christ's Atonement, all of us can receive the blessing of living joyfully forever with our families in their presence. I love them, and I love you," President Porter said.— Emily Ashcraft

Sunday, 02:48 pm

Elder Aaron T. Hall — "I glory in my Jesus"

Elder Aaron T. Hall, of the Seventy, spoke about having a loving connection with Jesus Christ. Elder Hall explained that the name of Jesus Christ became more personal to the Book of Mormon prophet Nephi.Elder Hall told conferencegoers how Nephi proclaimed a firm declaration of trust in God. In addition to Nephi, the missionary Ammon joyfully declared the glory of the Lord and that his joy was full in the Lord."I glory in our lawgiver. His commandments guide and protect us. His covenants bind us to him — so he can transform, save and exalt all who choose him," Elder Hall said.Nephi's and Ammon's words filled his own soul with gratitude. Elder Hall also shared the impact of the forgiveness, healing and works of Jesus Christ."And our Savior willingly experienced all mortal pains and infirmities that he would know how to strengthen us in our afflictions," Elder Hall said.At the close of his message, Elder Hall invited all listeners to "glory in Jesus Christ."

"In moments of joy, and in our trials, let us be faithful, obey His commandments, honor our covenants, and patiently wait on the Lord." — Elder Aaron T. Hall #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/wRvuViLImh

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 5, 2026— Matt Brooks

Sunday, 02:40 pm

Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong — Remember, "Remember, remember"

Elder Chi Hong "Sam" Wong, of the Seventy, shared five instances in which the words "remember, remember" appear in the Book of Mormon. They included the following:

We can dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness if we keep his commandments.

We will be cut off from God's presence if we do not keep his commandments.

We can only be saved through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

We will not fall if we build our foundation upon Jesus Christ.

We were given knowledge and agency to choose and act wisely.

These five cases of "remember" help Latter-day Saints to remember Jesus Christ and his teachings, which are especially memorable during the Easter season."Keeping God's commandments is a blessing, both temporal and spiritual," Elder Wong said.But what if people don't keep his commandments?The Book of Mormon teaches that men are "cut off" from the presence of God when they don't keep the commandments.Elder Wong quoted President Dallin H. Oaks, comparing the commandments of God to the string of a kite: "If we lose our hold on the string, the kite will not rise higher. It will be carried about by these winds and inevitably crash to the earth."Jesus Christ is the "heart of God's plan of salvation and exaltation," he added."Without Jesus Christ, there is no salvation, no victory over sin and death, and no path back to our Heavenly Father," Elder Wong said. "He is the very foundation of the whole plan of salvation and exaltation."

"Jesus Christ stands at the very heart of God's plan of salvation and exaltation. Every promise of redemption, every hope of resurrection, and every assurance of eternal life flows through Him." — Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/rw6mMXRxKm

— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) April 5, 2026— Sean Walker

Sunday, 02:35 pm

President D. Todd Christofferson — The character of Christ

President D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor in the First Presidency, encouraged members to become like Christ to prepare the world for his Second Coming."Acquiring the character of Christ is one of the most important ways we take his name upon us," he said.In addition to considering Christ's attributes, President Christofferson said members should consider his motivation, including his thoughts, desires and intent.

"His Atonement was and is the supreme act of love." — @ChristoffDTodd | #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/6VqfPkfYPM

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 5, 2026President Christofferson said for some people a change in heart is "almost instantaneous," but for most it is "incrementally over time." He said both have the same outcome."The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that we, each of us, can call on the grace of Jesus Christ to help us. With our baptism and confirmation, he promises us the companionship of the Holy Ghost, the messenger of his grace," he said.He listed three desires of Christ's heart that he encouraged members to adopt in their own minds: charity, the passion to lift others and build their happiness, and his desire to glorify God.These desires lead to the development of the attributes of Christ."With faith in Christ, we can pray that the Holy Spirit will effect a mighty change in us to instill these same divine motivations in our hearts and help us practice the attributes of a Christlike character," he said.He said that developing the character of Christ not only prepares individuals but also the world for Christ's return and millennial reign.

"No one of us alone can change the world, but each of us can have an influence in the world." — @ChristoffDTodd | #GeneralConference

— GeneralConference (@ldsconf) April 5, 2026"Working one by one has always been Jesus' approach to changing society and establishing his kingdom. It is the aggregation of individual choices over time that forms and changes societies for good or ill," President Christofferson said.— Emily Ashcraft