October 2026 General Conference
What did they say in the last general conference?
Here is one careful answer: every talk summarized, the patterns we noticed across all 37, and everything we were explicitly asked to do, starting with President Oaks.
The 5-minute version
37 talks · 10 themes · 34 invitationsA pattern worth pondering
Witness and invitation was the pattern we noticed in the most talks: 25 of 37. Christ as the one who carries and lifts was close behind, in 23.
The arc
Saturday dwelt on trials (74% of the adversity material); Sunday turned to how we treat each other (86% of the truth-with-love material).
What the prophet asked
President Oaks asked us to focus on developing faith in Christ, hold on to the first article of faith, keep our commandments and covenants, protect ourselves through the sacrament, believe the Book of Mormon's promises, act on and share these truths, and study the talks.
The surprise
"Love" in its forms appears 263 times, far more than "covenant" (158) or "temple" (77).
Start here
President Dallin H. Oaks's invitations
The President of the Church asked us to do these 9 things. Add any of them to your plan.
Focus on developing your faith in God and in Jesus Christ
Hold on to the first article of faith, and wait upon the Lord
Keep the commandments and be true to your covenants
Never let your secular learning limit your spiritual horizons
Protect yourself by renewing your covenants through the sacrament each week
Believe the Book of Mormon's promises that God's grace is for all
Act on these truths and share them with others
Study and ponder this conference's talks, and act on them
Learn about the Salt Lake Temple celebration
Your six-month plan
Turn what you heard into what you do
Choose a fewPick one to three invitations that speak to you. A few done well beats many done halfway.
Make it specificDecide when and what: “After breakfast, I will read one chapter.” Specific plans are far more likely to happen.
Check in weeklyTick each week you followed through, reflect monthly, and arrive at the next conference changed.
What was said
Ten themes we noticed
Covenants as living, protective, generational power18 of 37 talksAdversity reframed: purposeful, not prevented20 of 37 talksChrist as the active agent: grace that lifts and carries23 of 37 talksDiscipleship as striving, not prior perfection22 of 37 talksSeeing and ministering to the one15 of 37 talksDivine identity and unearned love over labels21 of 37 talksTruth with love: peacemaking, unity, and boundaries15 of 37 talksSmall consistent practices and guarded attention24 of 37 talksA giving economy: sacrificial laws vs something for nothing11 of 37 talksWitness and invitation25 of 37 talks
The talks
Every talk, summarized
Saturday morning session
Elder Gerrit W. GongCome to the Lord in His Holy HouseQuorum of the Twelve
Sister Tamara W. RuniaThe Sculpting of Our SoulsYoung Women General Presidency
Elder Gérald CausséThe Gift of TestimonyQuorum of the Twelve
Elder Vaiangina SikahemaProphets, Seers, and RevelatorsSeventy
Elder Kevin J. HathawayJesus Christ Is the Great Deliverer!Seventy
Elder Ulisses SoaresA Higher and Holier FastQuorum of the Twelve
Bishop Sean DouglasThe Hour of Your Mission Is ComePresiding Bishopric
President D. Todd ChristoffersonO Be WiseFirst Presidency
Saturday afternoon session
Elder Dale G. Renlund“How Long Will It Be Ere They Believe Me?”Quorum of the Twelve
President Timothy L. FarnesDivine AppointmentsYoung Men General President
Elder Christian C. ChigbunduSpiritual ImmunitySeventy
Elder Patricio M. GiuffraTrusting the Lord Through Tithes and OfferingsSeventy
Elder Jeremiah J. MorganThe Infinite Power of God in Our CovenantsSeventy
Elder Hutch U. FaleI Am a Child of GodSeventy
Elder Patrick KearonJesus Lives to LiftQuorum of the Twelve
Elder Michael A. DunnThe Ninety and TenSeventy
Elder Matthew J. EyringComfort from the Holy GhostSeventy
Elder Ronald A. RasbandLove Like JesusQuorum of the Twelve
Sunday morning session
President Henry B. Eyring“Fear Not, I Am with Thee”First Presidency
President Rosemary K. ChibotaA Child of GodPrimary General President
Elder Neil L. AndersenCourage Born of Our Faith in Jesus ChristQuorum of the Twelve
Elder James G. O. FantoneTake Upon Us His NameSeventy
Elder Edward DubeCome unto ChristPresidency of the Seventy
Elder Quentin L. CookIntegrity and Virtue Lead to HappinessQuorum of the Twelve
Elder Alfred KyunguUsing the Language of PeacemakersSeventy
Elder Ciro SchmeilConsider Your Ways, and from This Day Will the Lord Bless YouSeventy
President Dallin H. OaksThe Gospel of Jesus Christ Is for AllPresident of the Church
Sunday afternoon session
President Dieter F. UchtdorfChrist-Centered UnityActing President, Quorum of the Twelve
Sister Andrea Muñoz SpannausGod Is at Your SideYoung Women General Presidency
Elder Moisés Villanueva“Prove Me Now Herewith”Seventy
Elder David A. BednarSealed by the Holy Spirit of PromiseQuorum of the Twelve
Elder Thabo LebethoaJesus Christ Is the Light and Life of the WorldSeventy
Elder Paul H. SinclairQuick to Help, Slow to JudgeSeventy
Elder Gary E. StevensonFruit to Make One HappyQuorum of the Twelve
Brother Gabriel W. ReidYou Are Good Enough to TeachSunday School General Presidency
Elder Clark G. GilbertTeach Truth with LoveQuorum of the Twelve
President Dallin H. OaksClosing RemarksPresident of the Church
By the numbers
How well do you remember?
37talks
36speakers
44,163words
932passages coded
523scripture references
34invitations