October 2023 general conference: Announcements, talk summaries and session highlights (2024)

Millions tuned in Sept. 30-Oct. 1, to the October 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

October 2023 general conference — the Church’s 193rd Semiannual General Conference —featured messages from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders. Five general sessions were held for all individuals, families and friends.

Find links below to videos, talk summaries, session highlights, photo galleries, news and announcements from the October 2023 general conference. Download a PDF of talk summaries in English, Spanish and Portuguesehere.

Information is also included below about what happened during the April 2023 general conference.

News from October 2023 general conference

On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Church announced that President Russell M. Nelson would not attend general conference in person due to recovery from a recent fall and would watch it remotely. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, also watched it remotely as he continued to recuperate from recent health challenges.

Also, two Area Seventies were released and two more were called during leadership meetings on Sept. 28. The October 2023 edition of the World Report was released on Sept. 27.

On Sunday, Oct. 1, President Nelson announced 20 new temple locations and members in those areas reacted with excitement and gratitude.

The Church News podcast episode 156 features the speakers and temple announcements.

Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

• President Dallin H. Oaks detailed God’s plan for His children
• A second group of 10 international singers joined the Tabernacle Choir as part of pilot program.
• Saturday morning session overview: See photos, read summaries

Talk summaries

• Elder David A. Bednar: ‘In the Path of Their Duty’
• Sister Amy A. Wright: ‘Abide the Day in Christ’
• Elder Robert M. Daines: ‘Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus’
• Elder Carlos A. Godoy: ‘For the Sake of Your Posterity’
• Elder D. Todd Christofferson: ‘The Sealing Power’
• Elder Ian S. Ardern: ‘Love Thy Neighbor’
• President Dallin H. Oaks: ‘Kingdoms of Glory’

Saturday afternoon session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

• A focus on faith in Jesus Christ at October 2023 general conference
• Saturday afternoon session overview: See photos, read summaries

Talk summaries

• Elder Neil L. Andersen: ‘Opening the Windows of Heaven’
• Brother Jan E. Newman: ‘Preserving the Voice of the Covenant People in the Rising Generation’
• Elder Joaquin E. Costa: ‘The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day’
• Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘Promptings of the Spirit’
• Elder Yoon Hwan Choi: ‘Do You Want To Be Happy?’
• Elder Alan T. Phillips: ‘God Knows and Loves You’
• Elder Ronald A. Rasband: ‘How Great Will Be Your Joy’

Saturday evening session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

• Church leaders testify in October general conference of divine identity
• Saturday evening session: See photos, read summaries

Talk summaries

• Elder Gary B. Sabin: ‘Hallmarks of Happiness’
• Elder Joni L. Koch: ‘Humble to Accept and Follow’
• Sister Tamara W. Runia: ‘Seeing God’s Family Through the Overview Lens’
• Elder Ulisses Soares: ‘Brothers and Sisters in Christ’

Sunday morning session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

• What President Eyring wants his family to know about the companionship of the Holy Ghost
• ‘Everything is going to be OK’: How Sister Wright and others find strength to endure through Jesus Christ
• Sunday morning session overview: See photos, read summaries

Talk summaries

• President M. Russell Ballard: ‘The Prophet Joseph Smith’
• President Emily Belle Freeman: ‘Walking in Covenant Relationship With Christ’
• Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella: ‘Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions’
• Elder Quentin L. Cook: ‘Be Peaceable Followers of Christ’
• Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: ‘The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home’
• Bishop W. Christopher Waddell: ‘More Than a Hero’
• President Henry B. Eyring: ‘Our Constant Companion’

Sunday afternoon session of October 2023 general conference

What happened during the session?

• President Nelson announces 20 new temple locations, increasing Church’s total to 335 worldwide
• ‘So grateful, so grateful’: How Latter-day Saints reacted to 20 temples announced at general conference
• President Nelson invites all to have an eternal perspective and ‘think celestial’
• ‘You get to choose’: What Church leaders taught about the covenant path and agency in October 2023 general conference
• Church leaders emphasize importance of Holy Ghost, during October 2023 general conference
• Video: 20 new temple locations announced at general conference
• Sunday afternoon session: See photos and talk summaries

Talk summaries

• Elder Dale G. Renlund: ‘Jesus Christ Is the Treasure’
• Elder John C. Pingree Jr.: ‘Eternal Truth’
• Elder Valeri V. Cordón: ‘Divine Parenting Lessons’
• Elder J. Kimo Esplin: ‘The Savior’s Healing Power “Upon the Isles of the Sea”’
• Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Love Is Spoken Here’
• Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier: ‘We Are His Children’
• President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Think Celestial’

How to watch the October 2023 general conference

October 2023 general conference was broadcast live worldwide in several languages on ChurchofJesusChrist.org/broadcasts, the General Conference YouTube channel, Gospel Stream and the Gospel Library app. Sessions also streamed live in English on KSL-TV and BYUtv. It was also available through the Gospel Voice skill on Amazon Alexa devices and through TuneIn by searching for “Saints Channel Talk” or “Canal Mormon” (for live Spanishinterpretation).

Announcements prior to the October 2023 general conference

• After recent fall, President Russell M. Nelson to participate in general conference remotely
• Church leaders sustain 2 new Area Seventies, release 2 others during leadership meetings
• Watch the October 2023 edition of the World Report
• First Presidency announces Sept. 30, Oct. 1 dates for October 2023 general conference, with all invited to the 5 general sessions
• What’s happened in the Church since last general conference
• Download a PDF with 4 general conference-related games
• Elder Jeffrey R. Holland to participate remotely in upcoming general conference
• Download this updated August 2023 chart of general authorities and general officers

What happened during the April 2023 general conference?

At the conclusion of the April 2023 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced 15 new temple locations and also offered an invitation with promised blessings for temple participation.

“Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple, as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no other kind of worship can,” he said.

He also spoke on the need for peacemakers in today’s contentious society and counseled that answers to life’s problems can be found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Also, a new Young Women general presidency was sustained, along with a change in Young Men general presidency counselors. Five new General Authority Seventies were called, and three received emeritus status effective Aug. 1. For the first time, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square included 10 international singers from six countries. More international singers will participate in this weekend’s conference, as well.