![]() Unlike the October 2020 General Conference, which was doctrine heavy with a substantial focus on spiritual “preparation” and “progress” “step-by-step” on “the plan of salvation,” the April 2021 General Conference was focused more on the church and its member’s deeds as “an every growing testimony.”Ī “this is who we are as the LDS Church and individual members,” “this is what we have done as a church and as members during the pandemic,” and “this is what we need to do and be” now spotlight was paramount. All of the music was prerecorded from past conferences or small groups performing during the Coronavirus time. ![]() Although many speakers gave talks live from the main stage, a significant number prerecorded their talks. Only the speakers, leadership, and support staff appeared live in Salt Lake City, Utah. For the third consecutive conference, this bi-annual event, typically attended by tens of thousands in person, was hosted as a virtual-only event watched by millions. On Saturday, April 3, and Sunday, April 4, 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held its 191st Annual General Conference. Please share them by email or in the comments section below. I know there were many more themes and topics, and I would love to hear your takeaways. In this April 2021 General Conference reaction, I won’t summarize or address each of the conference talks individually but will respond to the conference as a whole.Īs I did with the October 2020 General Conference and plan for future General Conferences, I will provide reflections, contemplations, and a “What does this mean for our witnessing?” summary based on three primary themes that stuck out to me. What did the LDS church and its leaders emphasize during their Easter weekend talks? NOT a Hope in Christ and Christ alone focus on DONE, but a focus on the church, commandments, commitments, the United States Constitution, doing, and deeds, all without room for doubts. The reason for their staying home this year was not Covid-19-related but rather General Conference-required. ![]() This year, as happens every few years, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints DID NOT gather for Easter Sunday services. The theme of my pastor’s sermon was “Hope is ALIVE!” What did your church emphasize during its Easter service? Mine focused on the completed work of Christ for us, the “DONE” of the gospel, and the comfort it brings for life and eternity. ![]() After a forced year off from in-person celebrations of our Lord’s triumphant resurrection, Christian congregations worldwide rejoiced to once again gather on Easter Sunday. ![]()
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