General Conference Sketch Notes: Every Talk Since 2000 and the Apostles Back to 1971
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October 2026 General Conference Sketch Notes: All 37 Talks on One Page Each
The 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ended this afternoon. Over four sessions on October 3 and 4, 2026, 36 speakers gave 37 talks about Jesus Christ, temples, families and finding courage. We drew every talk as a one-page sketch note so you can see the whole weekend at a glance, keep the ideas that touched you and share them with someone who missed a session.
Every page below is free to read online. Tap a talk to open its sketch note, the main idea, three short quotes, the scriptures it used and a link to the official talk.
The weekend at a glance
| What | October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 4 (Saturday morning and afternoon, Sunday morning and afternoon) |
| Talks drawn | 37, one page each |
| Topics heard most often | Jesus Christ (14 talks), Covenants (9 talks), Love (9 talks), Faith (7 talks), Discipleship (7 talks) |
| Free printable PDF | All 37 pages in one file, free by email for this conference |
Saturday Morning Session
Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Temples bring spiritual safety, healing and eternal families; treasure them with gratitude and build a personal temple culture.
All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience
Sister Tamara W. Runia
The gospel isn't an umbrella but solid rock; God lovingly sculpts us through experiences we cannot fix.
Elder Gérald Caussé
A simple, sincere testimony and a heartfelt "I love you" both witness of Christ; share your witness often.
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema
His grandparents sailed through storm and loss to hear an Apostle; we must not treat living prophets lightly.
Jesus Christ, the Great Deliverer
Elder Kevin J. Hathaway
Christ will deliver the righteous from every affliction; the question is not if, but how and when.
Elder Ulisses Soares
Fasting joined with prayer and generous fast offerings draws heaven near and brings miracles.
Bishop Sean Douglas
Missionaries are living examples of what they preach; there is still room and a place for each one.
President D. Todd Christofferson
Gambling takes something for nothing and harms others; refrain from it and use the time and money saved to do good.
Saturday Afternoon Session
Elder Dale G. Renlund
Don't fixate on "cold oatmeal"; remember God's past mercies and trust that His promises include you.
President Timothy L. Farnes
Pray for eyes to see the people God places in our path, then minister with compassion — "it's what we do."
Elder Christian C. Chigbundu
Scriptures, prayer, the sacrament and covenants are the small and simple things that build spiritual immunity.
Elder Patricio M. Giuffra
Tithing is a law of faith with no exceptions; as we obey out of love, the Lord opens the windows of heaven.
Elder Jeremiah J. Morgan
Covenants made by faithful ancestors reach across generations to draw their children home; never give up.
Elder Hutch U. Fale
You did nothing to earn Heavenly Father's love and cannot lose it; knowing this shapes how we see ourselves and others.
Elder Patrick Kearon
Like a glider pilot, feel for spiritual lift and turn decisively away from sink; Jesus Christ lives to lift.
Elder Michael A. Dunn
Like a friend in an ultramarathon, Christ quietly carries our load, helping us lengthen our stride rather than shortening the course.
Elder Matthew J. Eyring
When we cannot fix our burdens, the Holy Ghost brings comfort, and the Resurrection makes mortal losses temporary.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband
For loved ones who have strayed: let go of guilt, keep loving and praying, never give up, and trust Christ — "He's got this."
Sunday Morning Session
The Promises of God in Our Trials
President Henry B. Eyring
God does not remove our trials, but He keeps His promise to succor us, often through faithful disciples who reach out to others.
Seeing Others as Children of God
President Rosemary K. Chibota
Like the Savior, we can truly see others—and ourselves—as beloved children of God, replacing worldly labels with eternal identity.
Faith and Courage in Discipleship
Elder Neil L. Andersen
Faith in Jesus Christ gives us spiritual courage to choose the right, and acting with courage in turn makes our faith grow.
Taking Upon Us the Name of Christ
Elder James G. O. Fantone
Taking Christ's name means more than adding it like a label; it requires a lifelong, covenant determination to serve Him by serving others.
Elder Edward Dube
We need not perfect ourselves before coming to Christ; we come to Him, as we are and doing our best, to be perfected.
Living Lives of Integrity and Virtue
Elder Quentin L. Cook
Lifelong disciples live with integrity and virtue, which bring true happiness, the Holy Ghost's companionship, and joy through ongoing repentance.
Elder Alfred Kyungu
Following the prophet's call, we should forgo harsh, contentious words and choose language that edifies, preserves relationships, and brings peace.
Elder Ciro Schmeil
God's plan provides divine helps—Jesus Christ and covenants; the sacrament and temple keep us on the path, so consider your ways.
President Dallin H. Oaks
This is Christ's Church; overcome doubts by drawing closer to Him, keeping covenants, staying humble, and sharing His grace offered to all.
Sunday Afternoon Session
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Baptism joins us to a covenant people; Christ unites while Satan divides, so build Christ-centered unity now, especially through the sacrament.
Embracing Your Divine Potential
Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus
Young women: the Lord knows your exact location and loves you; seek virtuous aspirations and let Him guide you.
Elder Moisés Villanueva
Faithful tithing opens the windows of heaven, often through significant but subtle blessings we may overlook unless we look for them.
Credentials for Our Journey Home
Elder David A. Bednar
Ordinances and covenants are spiritual credentials home; kept faithfully and sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise, no one else's choices can forfeit them.
Finding Eternal Joy Through Christ
Elder Thabo Lebethoa
Whatever our struggles, the answer is always Jesus Christ; we receive His light by building faith, studying scriptures daily, and repenting daily.
Elder Paul H. Sinclair
Like the Savior with the woman at the well, true disciples are quick to help and slow to judge, looking to people's possibilities, not their past.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
Speaking to Primary children, he likens gospel truths to sweet fruit and invites all to love, share, and invite others to partake.
Brother Gabriel W. Reid
Christlike teaching flows from love: love the Lord and love those you teach, and He will make you the teacher you can become.
Elder Clark G. Gilbert
Disciples stand for truth with love by avoiding contention, finding common ground, being a light, holding to truth, and staying anchored in Christ.
Embracing the Teachings of Jesus Christ
President Dallin H. Oaks
Closing the conference, he invites all to study and act on its messages and to join the Salt Lake Temple celebration, and bears testimony.
Three ways to use these sketch notes this week
- Family home evening. Put one page on the table or the TV, read the three quotes aloud and ask, "Which one do we want to try this week?"
- Sunday lessons and seminary. Teachers can open a page on a projector, or print a few for class. Each page lists its scriptures so the lesson can start in the standard works.
- Catch up on a session you missed. Reading the four sessions takes about 20 minutes. Then go to the official talk for the full text.
Print the whole conference
The complete October 2026 set, all 37 pages with a cover and table of contents, is free by email at the October 2026 sketch notes page. A single talk is $0.99 as a printable PDF, and every past conference is $3.99 in the sketch notes library. Printed pages include a QR code that opens the official talk.
Want to know why one page sticks better than a page of typed notes? Read why sketch notes help you remember general conference.
Questions
Are these the official talk titles?
These pages were drawn the same weekend from the broadcast. Titles are working titles until the Church publishes the official text, and we update the pages when it does. Always read the full talk at churchofjesuschrist.org.
Are Weak Things sketch notes official Church materials?
No. They are independent study notes made by Weak Things, a small family business. They summarize talks and quote short lines; they do not replace the talks.
Can I share a page?
Yes. Every talk page has a share button with a picture of the page, so it looks right in a text message or on social media.
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