General Conference History
General Conference is now translated into nearly 100 languages, but it wasn't until this year that "simultaneous interpretation" was first provided for non-English speakers attending in the Tabernacle.
What is 1961
+200 Who was the prophet at that time?
This Apostle earned a doctorate in international relations at Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar.
Who is Elder Gong
Built by the early pioneers, this gathering place is an acoustical marvel, allowing people in the back rows to hear a pin drop from the pulpit.
What is the Tabernacle
An October 2018 announcement made this major change to Sunday worship
What is reducing church to two hours?
This is the most popular car color in the United States
What is white?
This group usually provides the music at General Conference
What is the Tabernacle Choir?
In October 2023, this Church President encouraged listeners to ‘Think Celestial!
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
Until 2025, these special announcements were made at general conference
What are temple annoucements?
Ignoring english, this language has the highest number of General Conference listeners?
What is Spanish?
+500 What language did Elder Bednar say would probably be the #1 language in the church
This inventor and painter is probably best known for his painting, the Mona Lisa
Who is Leonardo DeVinci
At October 1856 general conference, Brigham Young called for wagons, supplies, and rescuers to help these two stranded handcart companies.
What are the Willie and Martin handcart companies?
In his April 2013 talk ‘Lord, I Believe,’ this Apostle reassured a 14-year-old that believing is a precious first step toward knowing
Who is Elder Jeffrey R. Holland?
For October 2026 conference, all sessions will stream on the Church’s website and Gospel Library in this many languages:
What is 70?
President Hinckley announced this fund in April 2001 to help members in developing countries obtain education and become more self-reliant.
What is the Perpetual Education Fund?
+500 What fund previously used by the church was this fund based on?
This is the person found on the $50 bill
Who is U.S. Grant
The first general conference was held in June of this year—just two months after the Church was organized
What is 1830?
Beginning in October 2014, some speakers delivered their conference talks in these, instead of English.”
What are their native languages?
In April 1924, this Church President became the first to have his General Conference message broadcast over the radio, reaching listeners across the Salt Lake Valley.
Who is Heber J Grant?
Between sessions of the live broadcast of conference, this program is shown that demonstrates the work of the Church throughout the last six months to bring others to Christ?
What is The World Report?
Shrouded in mystery, this member of the Jedi Council was responsible for ordering a clone army
Who is Master Sifo-Dyas?
No general conference was held in 1846 because the Saints were beginning this historic journey.
What is the westward migration (exodus from Nauvoo)?
From the early days of the Church until the year 1977, General Conference was traditionally held for this many days, often including April 6th regardless of which day of the week it fell on.
What is 3 Days
+300 Why was April 6th so important?
Starting with Joseph Smith as the 1st, President Dallin H. Oaks now serves as president of the church making him the ____.
What is the 18th president of the church?
This country has the highest number of General Conference viewers outside the United States?
What is Brazil?
This is the chronological order of the Lord of the Rings Books
What is the Silmarillion, The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, Return of the King