The 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was held on October 3–4, 2026. The event featured several sessions where leaders shared teachings on faith, covenants, and the role of Jesus Christ.
During the Saturday morning session on October 3, 2026, President D. Todd Christofferson presented General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers for a sustaining vote. In other addresses, Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke about the house of the Lord and personal temple culture, while Sister Tamara W. Runia discussed the sculpting of souls. Elder Gérald Caussé spoke on the gift of a testimony of Jesus Christ, and Elder Vaiangina Sikahema addressed the importance of following prophets and apostles. Elder Kevin J. Hathaway spoke regarding Jesus Christ as the great deliverer, and Elder Ulisses Soares discussed the law of the fast. Bishop Sean Douglas invited the rising generation to serve missions, and President Christofferson concluded the session by teaching about the dangers of gambling.
The Saturday afternoon session on October 4, 2026, included several teachings. Elder Dale G. Renlund spoke on trusting God's promises, and President Timothy L. Farnes discussed divine appointments and compassion. Elder Christian C. Chigbundu spoke on spiritual immunity through scripture and prayer, while Elder Patricio M. Giuffra addressed the blessings of tithing. Elder Jeremiah J. Morgan spoke on the power of covenants, and Elder Hutch U. Fale discussed being a child of God. Additionally, Elder Patrick Kearon spoke on how Jesus Christ lifts, Elder Michael A. Dunn discussed how Christ ministers to individuals, and Elder Matthew J. Eyring spoke on comfort from the Holy Ghost. Elder Ronald A. Rasband addressed parents of wayward children, and Elder Elder Eyring taught on the support of Heavenly Father.
The Sunday sessions on October 4, 2026, featured further instruction. President Henry B. Eyring spoke on God's help during challenges, and President Rosemary K. Chibota invited members to see others as children of God. Elder Neil L. Andersen spoke on courage born of faith, and Elder James G. O. Fantone discussed the meaning of taking the Savior's name. Elder Edward Dube and Elder Quentin L. Cook both spoke on living lives of integrity and following Christ. Elder Alfred Kyungu addressed the use of peacemaker language, while Elder Ciro Schmeil discussed the covenant path. President Dallin H. Oaks taught that the gospel is for all people.
In the Sunday afternoon session on October 4, 2026, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf spoke on Christ-centered unity, and Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus spoke to young women about God being at their side. Elder Moisés Villanueva and Elder Patricio M. Giuffra both addressed the blessings of tithing. Elder David A. Bednar spoke on the importance of ordinances and covenants. Elder Thabo Lebethoa, Elder Paul H. Sinclair, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Brother Gabriel W. Reid, and Elder Clark G. Gilbert also delivered messages. President Dallin H. Oaks provided closing remarks, inviting the world to the upcoming Salt Lake Temple Celebration.
President Oaks concluded the conference by encouraging members to focus on the teachings of the Savior and to study the messages delivered during the sessions.
