April 2026 General Conference: Saturday Morning Session Summary

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During the Solemn Assembly Saturday morning, April 4, 2026, Latter-day Saints worldwide formally sustained as prophet, seer, revelator and Church President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson.

Referring to the Solemn Assembly as an “event of great significance,” President Oaks said in his opening address of the April 2026 general conference, “I’m grateful to be among those whose leadership callings are formally recognized in that way” and expressed gratitude for Church members’ sustaining votes, prayers, support and service.

He concluded, “At this Easter season, I reaffirm our testimony of the Resurrected Lord and recognize that He is the head of this Church.”

President Christofferson conducted the session at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 20,000 people attended in person at various locations on Temple Square.

On the topic of prayer, President Eyring said that even as the world seems full of commotion, faithful Latter-day Saints across the world have flooded heaven with prayers, petitioning the Lord for help, comfort, direction and peace. Opening the windows of heaven through prayer does not require many words or flowery language.

Even when individuals may not feel like praying or don't know what to say, God hears the secret prayers of their hearts. Because of His loving care, “As we pray continually, no matter the circumstances of life, the Lord will offer us His peace and abiding support,” he said.

Service is a choice, an offering to God, and a blessing, taught Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He said how individuals serve, not where, is what matters to Him. The Lord works with imperfect servants, and some callings require stretching.

“Callings from the Lord are tailor-made for our growth,” he said. ‘As we humble ourselves, look outward, and learn that, indeed, when we are in the service of our fellow beings, we are in fact in the service of our God.”

In the temple, 12-year-old Jesus said He was about His Father’s business. “He needs you, and He needs me. Life is better — everything is better — when we are about His business,” Elder Kearon said.

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The sun rises on the Salt Lake Temple, which is undergoing renovation, during the morning session of general conference in Utah on Saturday, April 4, 2026. 2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that spiritually, enduring is more than persevering tenaciously to complete demanding duties or challenges.

“Enduring to the end is the joyous quest of a lifetime,” he said, “a pressing forward with faith in Jesus Christ in a gradual process of trusting in and receiving help from our Savior to become more like Him. As our love for Him grows ever stronger and deeper, we can be blessed to receive spiritual perspective, the Lord’s empowering grace, and exceedingly great and indescribable joy.”

He testified that the power of the Redeemer’s doctrine, covenants and ordinances, and example can bless every aspect of an individual’s life.

When individuals lose their way spiritually and fall short, the Savior repairs their breaches and allows them to change, taught Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, in his first general conference address as an Apostle.

Some people don’t immediately find their way home because they feel as though they don’t belong, feel inadequate, struggle with doubts or are limited by traditions. But life’s deeper questions don’t go away.

Prophets have taught that the journey home starts by reanchoring in Jesus Christ.

“We all struggle and need patience, service and love from each other,” he said. “To those who are trying to help, hold on to the truth and keep your covenants. To those who are struggling, know you are loved and the Savior is calling you home. But in the end, everyone must make their own choice to come home.”

Disciples of Jesus have the blessing and responsibility to offer the Savior’s love and belonging to others, taught Sister Kristin M. Yee, Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency. When ministering in faith, the Lord has promised He will be with those ministering.

“If you want to feel grounded, gain a sense of divine belonging, and make a real difference in the world, I invite you to follow the Savior and minister in His name.”

Elder Michael John U. Teh of the Seventy testified that when individuals follow the teachings of the living prophets and apostles, they are following Jesus Christ.

“When I strive to follow the Savior, He will use me to bless others. Through my example and service to others, they will feel the Savior’s love for them,” he said.

Speaking on the topic of tithing, Elder Jorge T. Becerra of the Seventy taught that Jesus Christ is the perfect example of putting God first in one’s life.

“I am certain the payment of tithes and offerings will enhance our spiritual capacity as we put God first and offer our ‘firstlings of the flock,” he said.

Prayers were given by Elder Michael B. Strong and Elder Christopher H. Kim, both of the Seventy. Music was provided by The Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square, directed by Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, and accompanied by organists Andrew Unsworth and Brian Mathias.

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Saturday Morning Session Summary for the April 2026 General Conference

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