General conference Sunday afternoon session focuses on unity

People flooded into the Conference Center at Temple Square for the last session of the 196th Semiannual General Conference.

The session began with a talk from Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf about being unified.

Pres. Uchtdorf reminded members that although Satan has been working hard to separate and divide people, Gods goal is to gather them together as His children.

In the Saviors Church, it is not our political views, culture, or personal interests that unite us. It is our love for God and neighbor. It is our commitment to our covenants with Jesus Christ and to His restored gospel. We are one in Christ,' Pres. Uchtdorf said.

Maximilien Coppel, a member from Switzerland, said he loved the focus on uniting as the Church has become much more global.

We can be united around Jesus Christ, that even if we are different people from different countries, from different backgrounds, that Jesus Christ really is the center of this Church, Coppel said.

Other speakers focused on how members should treat and connect with one another.

Elder Paul H. Sinclair shared the story of the woman at the well who was greeted by Jesus.

She walked to the well that day as a pariah. She walked away from the well with a purpose. That is precisely what quick to help and slow to judge looks like, Sinclair said.

Sinclair stressed the Savior set an example for people as He chose not to judge others based on the choices they have made.

Londyn Bambrough said she loved the talk because she feels judging had become so prevalent with the use of social media.

Brother Gabriel W. Reid highlighted the need for creating strong relationships within the Church when he spoke about the new Sunday School schedule.

Christ-centered teaching is rooted in relationships, Reid said.

President Dallin H. Oaks invited everyone to study and ponder the messages prayerfully and to attend the Salt Lake Temple celebration beginning April 5, 2027.

This session of the General Conference has concluded, Church leadership will return in April with messages.