The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new symbol and a Good Friday fast for relief from the COVID-19 pandemic at the 190th Annual General Conference on Saturday.
- President Russell M. Nelson spoke at the end of Saturday’s evening session, where he introduced a new symbol for the church.
- The new symbol includes an image of Thorvaldsen’s marble Christus statue. It stands within an arch over a cornerstone that shows the name of the church.
- “This symbol will now be used as a visual identifier for official literature, news and events of the church,” he said. “It will remind all that this is the Savior’s church and that all we do, as members of his church, centers on Jesus Christ and his gospel.”
Social media reacted to the announcement:
A new logo? That's pretty cool. #generalconference
— Michael Bischoff (@mbishky) April 5, 2020
Love that logo! #GeneralConference #LDSConference #lds #LDSConf
— Garry Wilmore (@gwilmore) April 5, 2020
I love this so much💛#GeneralConference https://t.co/NNfHKYlWbG
— PencilPies (@Pencil_Pies) April 5, 2020
NOT what I was expecting but I LOVE!
— Lena Louise (@LenaLouisey) April 5, 2020
This is what it’s all about.#generalconference #gencon #ldsconf #hearhim pic.twitter.com/zjBSXS7ex1
Super cool logo. Excited to start seeing it on new Church material. It is His Church! #GeneralConference https://t.co/ShYejPKynj
— Bronson Gardner (@BronJamesG) April 5, 2020
He we have a new church symbol! #GeneralConference
— Brian Skinner (@Rushlimbang) April 5, 2020
I really like the new symbol of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! I'm excited to see it used everywhere the Church's name is used! #PresNelson #GeneralConference
— Adam Droge (@AdamDroge) April 5, 2020
New visual identity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced in #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/Wb228q4nkI
— Derek Hudson (@derekhuds) April 5, 2020
That new logo/symbol for the church is perfect. I love it. #GeneralConference
— BYU Dadman 🇺🇦 (@JerThorne) April 5, 2020
Good Friday fast
- President Nelson also called for a worldwide fast on Good Friday to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- “Let us unite in pleading for healing throughout the world,” he said. “Good Friday would be the perfect day to have our Heavenly Father and his Son hear us.”
Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church and other churches. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fasting and praying on that day joins them with much of Christendom. I think that’s pretty cool and fitting.#GeneralConference
— Danny Bee (@ElderSnoop) April 5, 2020
National Fast day on April 10th, Good Friday! Let's request help from heaven to beat #covid19 #GeneralConference
— Taylor West (@taylorleewest) April 5, 2020
It's time for another fast.
— Joel (@786Joel) April 5, 2020
Unite our faith again.
Pray for relief.
Good Friday, April 10th.#PresNelson#GeneralConference
Good Friday worldwide fast. I love that President Nelson has asked us to do this. There was power in doing it on 03.29, and we will be united again. #GeneralConference
— David J Smith (@davidjsmithLDS) April 5, 2020
President Oaks
President Dallin H. Oaks spoke about discerning light or darkness.
I value #PresOaks remarks because he always speaks with great precision. It's interesting hearing him speak about something as abstract as the light of our body. But the treatment really shines because of the precision.
— Public Square Magazine (@PublicSquareMag) April 5, 2020
I imagine myself reading this often.#GeneralConference
Mortal bodies can be full of light or full of darkness. (My kids having watched all the Star Wars movie during this quarantine got this reference.) #GeneralConference #PresOaks
— Alejandro Castillo (@CastleAlejandro) April 5, 2020
To know if something is good or evil, look to the fruits, to the results. #GeneralConference #PresOaks
— Sarnic Dirchi (@SarnicDirchi) April 5, 2020
Look to fruits or results of the Gospel. #PresOaks #GeneralConference
— Dean (@YsGuy) April 5, 2020
President Eyring
President Henry B. Eyring also spoke during the Saturday night session. His message was deemed comforting by people on social media.
I hope one day to hug President Eyring. I love him so much. His voice and his faith are so peaceful. #GeneralConference #HearHim
— Nikita Young (@KitaLovesHealth) April 5, 2020
As I hear President Eyring speak, I am anxious for the opportunity to return to the temple. #PresidentEyring #GeneralConference
— Patrick Fossat (@FossatPatrick) April 5, 2020
“He goes before us, He knows the future perfectly.”
— Crystal Dawn Shelley (@ki55iefer) April 5, 2020
In a time where circumstances are foreign, unfamiliar, and scary, this quote by President Eyring is so comforting. #GeneralConference #PresEyring
Sister Bingham
Social media celebrated Sister Jean Bingham for her talk on the importance of women in the church.
Sister Bingham spoke of how women are endowed with priesthood power as they make and keep sacred temple covenants.#GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/PMyjTqnJy5
— General Authority Ties (@GeneralAuthTies) April 5, 2020
Sister Bingham’s talk is a masterpiece. #GeneralConference
— Mikey - Observe uplifting things. (@Mikeyvp) April 5, 2020
Sis Bingham has always been a great speaker. This talk knocks it out of the park. Divine patterns, foundational doctrine. Courage, selflessness, partnership, companionship. This is what it all comes down to. #generalconference
— Rebecca Clark (@GroundedWhimsy) April 5, 2020
Youth speakers
Two youth speakers gained a lot of reaction on social media Saturday, too. Laudy Kaouk and Enzo Serge Petelo spoke Saturday evening
These youth speakers are so good! #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/vAORVkbZi3
— mmmCates (@CatherineOmer) April 5, 2020
Shoulda put these kids tiktok handles on the screen instead of their names. Get em some clout #GeneralConference
— Brian Fagan (@bdfagan) April 5, 2020
Out of all the talks these youth speakers are bringing me to tears. #GeneralConference
— May Bo Hubbard (@mbhubbard) April 5, 2020
The next youth speaker! #GeneralConference pic.twitter.com/gQIpcV8kgf
— Carrie McIntyre - The Relevant Questions (@RelevantQuest) April 5, 2020
Well. I kinda love this particular change in format. #GeneralConference
— Caleb Spendlove (@CalebSpendlove) April 5, 2020
I love this talk. I don't have anything to add except I really really adore her. #GeneralConference
— hobo (@hobocita) April 5, 2020