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October-2026-General-Conference
The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that He lives and that God loves, hears and speaks to His children. His personalized guidance and inspiration may be experienced through the counsel of living prophets, apostles, and leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during general conference.The First Presidency “invites all to join as we hear the word of God during the upcoming 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” according to a letter released Thursday, September 3, 2026, in 54 languages.
“General conference provides an opportunity to receive personal revelation as Church leaders give counsel and direction from the Lord. We encourage all to listen to, study, ponder and apply the counsel given.” —First Presidency
The leaders of the worldwide Church state, “General conference provides an opportunity to receive personal revelation as Church leaders give counsel and direction from the Lord. We encourage all to listen to, study, ponder and apply the counsel given.”
What Is General Conference?
“The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that He lives and that God loves, hears and speaks to His children,” states the general conference event notice on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. “His personalized guidance and inspiration may be experienced through the counsel of living prophets, apostles, and leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”
General conference takes place twice a year (April and October) as a global gathering where Church members from around the world pause to learn from Church leaders about the gospel of Jesus Christ. The conference is streamed and broadcast live in over 80 languages, allowing people anywhere to access it in gatherings large and small and in homes and family settings. Regular Sunday services in Church meetinghouses are not held on the weekends when general conference takes place.
The next global broadcast, which originates every six months from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, will consist of four unique 2-hour sessions over the two days:
Saturday, October 3
Morning session: 10 a.m. to noon*
Afternoon session: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 4
Morning session: 10 a.m. to noon
Afternoon session: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
*Times listed are Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
How Can I Watch or Listen Live?
All conference sessions will be streamed live on the broadcasts page of ChurchofJesusChrist.org and Gospel Library in 80 languages, the General Conference YouTube channel in 14 languages, and other radio, television, satellite and digital channels.
How Can I Prepare?
Prior to the event, you may wish to prepare specific questions. Then, during the conference, listen for specific words that speak to your soul. Your relationship with God will be strengthened when you feel your prayers and questions are heard and answered.
How Can I Watch or Listen Later?
Following the broadcast, the messages will be available in text, audio and video formats on multiple channels in up to 98 languages for on-demand viewing and studying. These channels include Gospel Library, Media Library, the General Conference YouTube channel and the Church magazines.