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88.0 °  News From the Y: 175th Semi-Annual General Conference
  
President Samuelson gives insight into conference preparation
President Cecil O. Samuelson, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, shared some of his thoughts on general conference with The Daily Universe.
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History of general conference: TIMELINE
A timeline of the events of general conference from the first held in 1830.

Members travel great distances to attend conference
The beginning of April is an unusual time for flight travel to increase; however, at the Salt Lake City International Airport terminals and baggage claims fill with church members who have tickets for conference.

The prophet Joseph remembered during conference
President James E. Faust of the first presidency opened the morning session and President Gordon B. Hinckley concluded it with his remarks, much of which were about the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Church answers fundamental questions on life
It is important for those seeking the Savior to remember that they must seek him through His church, said Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the first talk of the Sunday afternoon session of general conference.

Members told to give more of themselves
Kindness. Missionary work. Sacrifice. Service. These are the threads that wove through the fabric of the Saturday afternoon session of general conference for the LDS Church.

Members encouraged to be better Christians
Members were encouraged to follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, live by the words of the Book of Mormon and be a good example to others during the Saturday morning general conference session.

Conference traditions enjoyed by families
For many students at BYU, general conference represents more than a weekend opportunity to listen to church leaders. It also represents family traditions.

Women play while men are away
While their husbands, fathers, brothers and boyfriends attend the Priesthood session of General Conference, women have to find other ways to entertain themselves.


 

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