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Sydney Walker
Sydney Walker

Sydney Jorgensen Walker is a reporter for the Church News. She graduated from the BYU journalism program in 2017. She previously wrote for the Faith section in the Deseret News and worked as an assistant in the Priesthood and Family Department at Church headquarters. You can email her at sydneywalker@deseretnews.com and follow her on Twitter @sydney_walker31


See resources for Elder Carlos A. Godoy’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for Elder B. Corey Cuvelier’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for President Henry B. Eyring’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for President Jeffrey R. Holland’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for Elder Neil L. Andersen’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for Elder Quentin L. Cook’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for Elder Ronald A. Rasband’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

See resources for Sister Tracy Y. Browning’s October 2025 general conference message to enrich gospel learning individually and in the home.

“Let us strive to follow Christ’s example, doing good and making discipleship a lifelong priority,” said Elder B. Corey Cuvelier.

“If we trust Him, He will make our spiritual power equal to every trial we are called to bear,” said Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Savior, Jesus Christ.

"We love you; we need you; the Lord needs you," Elder Cook told new and returning members. Several Church leaders shared messages about belonging.

“As the Lord hastens His work, we should love, nurture, and serve those who accept His gospel,” said Elder Quentin L. Cook.

See a chronological list of announcements and changes that have happened in the Church since President Russell M. Nelson became Prophet in January 2018.

See a timeline of events from President Russell M. Nelson’s personal life, professional life and service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Russell M. Nelson's parents were not active in the Church when he was young, but their focus was always on their family.

Review President Russell M. Nelson’s final five conference talks.

Service missionaries digitize approximately 400 pictures in the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, where President Nelson received Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize in 2023.

The relationship of the Prophet Joseph Smith to missionary work of the Church is vital, President Dallin H. Oaks told new mission leaders.

The ASL YSA conference will be Aug. 14-18 in Riverside, California. Learn more about the conference here.

“I have seen how these new hymns are increasing faith and worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in my own home,” writes Sydney Walker.

“Jesus Christ lives, He is real, and He is the source of lasting joy and happiness,” testifies Elder Steven C. Barlow, new General Authority Seventy.

During April 2025 general conference, President Nelson invited all to grow in confidence before God. See other invitations he has given in his seven years as President of the Church.

Several speakers teach of the Savior’s Atonement and Resurrection as Easter approaches.

At the conclusion of April 2025 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson taught that charity and virtue lead to confidence before God.

“I invite you to take intentional steps to grow in your confidence before the Lord,” said President Russell M. Nelson.

“May we each find in Jesus Christ atonement, resurrection and restoration — peace, becoming and belonging — that which is enduringly real and joyful, happy and forever,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong.

“Please learn and receive strength from the faith and testimonies of those that came before you,” said Elder Boom.

“Children really do love Him, and that love can carry over into their other relationships in the playground of life,” said President Jeffrey R. Holland.

Meet a woman in Hong Kong who is creating resources to help others who are Chinese and deaf learn the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own language.