Civility and decency seem to have disappeared during this era of polarization and passionate disagreements.

Vulgarity, faultfinding, and evil speaking of others are all too common. Too many pundits, politicians, entertainers, and other influencers throw insults constantly. I am greatly concerned that so many people seem to believe that it is completely acceptable to condemn, malign, and vilify anyone who does not agree with them. Many seem eager to damage another’s reputation with pathetic and pithy barbs!

Anger never persuades. Hostility builds no one. Contention never leads to inspired solutions. Regrettably, we sometimes see contentious behavior even within our own ranks. We hear of those who belittle their spouses and children, of those who use angry outbursts to control others, and of those who punish family members with the “silent treatment.” We hear of youth and children who bully and of employees who defame their colleagues.

My dear brothers and sisters, this should not be. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are to be examples of how to interact with others—especially when we have differences of opinion. One of the easiest ways to identify a true follower of Jesus Christ is how compassionately that person treats other people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson

Sacrament Meeting Program

Presiding: Bishop St Felix
Conducting: Bishop St Felix

Opening Hymn: #52 – The Day Dawn Is Breaking
Invocation: By Invitation

Sacrament Hymn: #183 – In Remembrance of Thy Suffering

Speaker: Jadyn Anderson
Speaker: Kim Christensen
Intermediate Hymn: #252 – Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel
Speaker: Elijah Clemence

Closing Hymn: #228 – You Can Make the Pathway Bright
Benediction: By Invitation

General Conference Is in 2 Weeks

What Is General Conference?

General conference is the worldwide gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Twice a year, during the first weekend of April and the first weekend of October, Church leaders from around the world share messages, or sermons, focused on Jesus Christ and His gospel.

All Are Welcome: We invite everyone of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds and from everywhere in the world to watch, listen, and participate.

An Opportunity to Build Faith in the Living Christ: Participating in (watching) general conference helps us learn how we can find peace, hope, and joy through Jesus Christ. We learn how to strengthen our families as we follow Jesus Christ’s teachings and how to receive personal guidance and inspiration from God.

A Global Broadcast: General conference is streamed and broadcast live in about 70 languages and is later translated into more than 100 languages. It consists of five two-hour sessions that you can watch live or on your own schedule.

The global broadcast originates from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, and consists of five unique, two-hour general sessions for all audiences over two days:

Saturday, September 30

10 a.m.* Saturday morning session
2 p.m. Saturday afternoon session
6 p.m. Saturday evening session

Sunday, October 1

10 a.m. Sunday morning session
2 p.m. Sunday afternoon session

^{*Mountain Daylight Time}

All conference sessions will be streamed live on the live broadcasts page of ChurchofJesusChrist.org in more than 70 languages. You can also watch and listen on the General Conference YouTube channel; Gospel Library app; and other radio, television, satellite and digital channels.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/general-conference

Sacrament Meeting Program

Presiding: Bishop St Felix
Conducting: Bishop St Felix

Opening Hymn: #98 – I Need Thee Every Hour
Invocation: Jared Teerlink

Sacrament Hymn: #182 – We’ll Sing All Hail to Jesus’ Name

Speaker: Rhya Balmforth
Speaker: Adyn Stoner
Speaker: Ryan Kitterman
Choir Performance: The Cause of Christ
Speaker: Janae Jakins

Closing Hymn: #60 – Battle Hymn of the Republic
Benediction: Cory Call