Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Come to the Lord in His Holy House’
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke at the 196th Semiannual General Conference about the spiritual significance of temples. He emphasized the role of temples in fostering family unity and holiness.
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See More Church News Stories In Search Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Saturday morning session of the 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 3, 2026. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints By Kaitlyn Bancroft Kaitlyn Bancroft is a reporter for Church News. Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2026 general conference about blessings of and respect for the temple. The following is a summary of what he said.
In a world of commotion, contention and cares, Christ invites each person to a place of spiritual safety, harmony and holiness: the house of the Lord.
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