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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the Saturday evening session of general conference will be discontinued, starting in April 2026.
News Article:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces Change to General Conference Schedule
SALT LAKE CITY – The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a significant change to the structure of its semi-annual general conference. Beginning in April 2026, the Saturday evening session will no longer be part of the conference schedule.
General conference is a twice-yearly event where church leaders address members worldwide on matters of faith and doctrine. The Saturday evening session has traditionally been dedicated to specific audiences, such as young single adults or priesthood holders.
The Church provided the announcement on its newsroom website, encouraging media outlets to use the full, official name of the Church in their reporting. The reason behind the change was not explicitly stated in the announcement.
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