General Conference History
This is the city where general conference has been held since 1847
What it Salt Lake City
This man was the first prophet of the Church.
Who is Joseph Smith?
This apostle’s talk, “Safety for the Soul,” testified of the truth of the Book of Mormon in 2009.
Who is Jeffrey R. Holland?
General Conference is held in these two months each year.
What are April and October?
In 2018, President Nelson announced this major change to Sunday meetings.
What is the two-hour church schedule?
In 2000, this new Conference Center replaced the Tabernacle as the main venue for General Conference.
What is the Conference Center?
This prophet led the Saints west to Utah.
Who is Brigham Young?
President Russell M. Nelson invited members to “Hear Him” in this year’s General Conference.
What is April 2020?
This musical group provides music for most General Conference sessions.
Who is the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square?
President Nelson introduced this new temple recommend question about personal honesty.
What is “Do you strive to be honest in all that you do?
The first General Conference was held in this year.
What is 1830?
This prophet, known as the “Prophet of the Restoration,” oversaw the 1978 revelation on the priesthood.
Who is Spencer W. Kimball?
This beloved prophet encouraged members to “Live the Gospel, Share the Gospel, and Invite All to Receive the Gospel.”
Who is President Thomas S. Monson?
Members are encouraged to do this while watching General Conference to receive personal revelation
What is take notes?
This change, announced in 2019, replaced the term “Home Teaching” and “Visiting Teaching.”
What is Ministering?
Due to a global pandemic, this General Conference was held remotely for the first time in modern history.
What is April 2020?
This prophet is known for his teachings on small and simple things, including his famous talk, “A Prophet’s Voice.”
Who is Gordon B. Hinckley?
This talk, “Beware of Pride,” was given by President Ezra Taft Benson but read by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
What is the April 1989 General Conference?
In the Saturday evening session, this group of people was the focus of the most recent changes to the session.
What is all church members? (Previously, it alternated between Priesthood and Women’s sessions.)
In 2018, President Nelson emphasized using this full name for the Church instead of nicknames.
What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
General Conference was first broadcast on radio in this decade.
What is the 1920s?
The longest-serving prophet in church history, he served for over 46 years.
Who is Brigham Young?
Elder David A. Bednar gave this talk in 2005, discussing the importance of having a testimony and being converted.
What is “The Tender Mercies of the Lord”?
This phrase is often said by the prophet or apostles before making significant announcements.
What is “We are pleased to announce…”?
The Come, Follow Me program was introduced in this year to help strengthen home-centered gospel learning.
What is 2019?