Prophets
Which Prophet wiggled his ears during his Priesthood session talk?
In April 2008, President Thomas S. Monson wiggled his ears to illustrate a story in his priesthood session talk.
Which Apostle gave his First address in General Conference previous to any other apostles’ first addresses?
President Dallin H. Oaks gave his first General Conference address “Strive for Excellence” in the October 1971 Conference, 53 years ago.
Who are the leaders of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square?
Mack Wilberg was appointed music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on March 28, 2008.
In which General Conference was the Pocatello Temple announced?
A temple for Pocatello, Idaho, was announced on April 2, 2017, by President Thomas S. Monson, 16th President of the Church.
When was the first General Conference Session held?
The first original conference occurred on 9 June, 1830 with 27 members present, shortly after the official organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 6 April 1830.
Which Prophet has given the most amount of talks in general conference?
Totaling at 234, President Thomas S. Monson has given the most amount of talks in general conference.
Which Current Day Apostle, ordained on April 6, 1995, has given the most amount of general conference talks of those in the Quorum of the 12?
Henry B. Eyring, ordained an apostle April 6, 1995, have given 114 talks in General Conference (as of April 2023).
How many recordings of the Tabernacle Choir have been released?
The Choir has released more than 200 recordings and over 175 albums have been released.
How many temples have been announced in the six years that President Nelson has been Prophet?
In the past 6 years,153 Temples have been announced. Of these 153, 11 are dedicated, 7 are scheduled for dedication and 40 are under construction.
Which scripture verse has been quoted the most in general conference talks?
Moses 1:39 has been quote 205 times in general conference talks.
“For behold, this is my work and my glory – to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.”
Which Prophet has over 6,000 scripture references in his talks?
President Russell M. Nelson has referenced scriptures 6,116 times – which is more than twice as many as Neal A. Maxwell (2,883) who is second on the list.
Which two of the Church’s 15 current apostles were called and ordained outside of a general conference setting?
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland was ordained an apostle on June 23, 1994, while Elder Patrick Kearon was ordained an apostle on December 7, 2023.
What is the Tabernacle Choir sometimes referred to as?
U.S. President Ronald Reagan dubbed The Tabernacle Choir “America’s Choir” in 1981 when the Choir sang at his inauguration. The name has remained because it truly embodies the purpose of the Choir.
Which temple was the first temple constructed outside of the United States?
The Cardston Alberta Temple was the first temple built in Canada and the first built outside the United States. It is one of four temples in the province of Alberta and is one of ten operated by the church in Canada. It is one of two temples built in the shape of a cross, the other being the Laie Hawaii Temple.
How many times has general conference been delayed or canceled?
General conference has been canceled/delayed 2x, in April 1919 when it was delayed until June because of an influenza outbreak, and then in the fall of 1957 when it was canceled due to an Asian flu epidemic.
Which prophet broke 3 ribs after falling during his conference talk?
In April 1988, President Howard W. Hunter fell backward while speaking (he had recently had surgery). He was lifted back up by apostles Thomas S. Monson and Boyd K. Packer and a church security guard. Howard W. Hunter continued his sermon despite sustaining three broken ribs.
As of 2021, which current day apostle had not yet used the term “Satan” in his conference talks?
(Not including Elder Patrick Kearon)
Elder Gerrit W. Gong first used the term “Satan” In a general Conference talk in Oct. 2022 General Conference in his talk “Happy and Forever.”
Which recording of the Tabernacle Choir won a Grammy Award?
The 1959 recording of ”The Battle Hymn of the Republic” won a Grammy award, which was presented too its conductor, Richard P. Condie.
Which temple was the first temple to present ordinances in a language other than English?
The Mesa, Arizona Temple (Dedicated Oct 1927), was the first temple to present ordinances in Spanish in 1945.
In all of the Conference talks given since 1971, how many scripture references have been made?
Since 1971, there have been 3,531 conference talks given by 447 different speakers. In those talks, there are 67,593 scripture references.
The wood for the Conference Center’s pulpit came from which Prophet’s old walnut tree?
President Gordon B. Hinckley spoke at the April 2000 General Conference over a pulpit fashioned from a black walnut tree he had planted 36 years earlier. He said, “Here I am speaking to you from the tree I grew in my backyard, where my children played and also grew.”
Which Apostle was called during General Conference weekend, but wasn’t ordained until a month later?
President Dallin H. Oaks was called and sustained as a General Authority in the April GC, but because of a judicial assignment, wasn’t ordained an Apostle until May 3, 1983.
How many Pipes does the Conference Center Organ have?
The Conference Center Organ has 7,667 pipes—but only about 170 pipes are visible to the audience!
How many temples (Planned, Under Construction, and Operating) do not have an angel Moroni?
There are 15 operating temples that do not have an angel Moroni, with 66 more temples planned or under construction.
When did the first television broadcast of general conference occur?
The first general conference to be broadcasted over television was on Friday, September 30, 1949. President George Albert Smith was presiding over that meeting and gave the first address.