This spring, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are invited to lean into a deeper, more intentional celebration of the Savior. The First Presidency has highlighted Palm Sunday, Easter, and General Conference as pivotal moments to reflect on the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In a unique alignment of the calendar, Easter Sunday falls on the same weekend as General Conference—April 4-5—offering a rare opportunity to bridge the ancient miracle of the empty tomb with the modern guidance of living prophets.
Expanding Our Easter Focus
Much like the Christmas season, there is a growing movement within the Church to treat Easter as more than just a single Sunday. By extending our focus across a “Holy Week,” we can better emulate the “Greater Love” described in John 15:13.
The 2026 Easter initiative centers on the promise that through Christ, “all will live again.” Whether through the new “Greater Love for You” video (released March 1) or personal study, the goal is clear: to ensure no one feels forgotten and that everyone has the chance to experience a fullness of joy.
First Presidency’s Easter Message
In their recent Easter message, the First Presidency extended an invitation to “seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written” (Ether 12:41) during the Easter season.
Key Dates for Your Calendar
The journey through this sacred season follows a beautiful arc of worship and study:
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Palm Sunday (March 29): Wards worldwide will host a special one-hour worship service focused entirely on the Savior. This is designed as a “visitor-friendly” event, perfect for inviting friends and neighbors to join in a Christ-centered meeting.
- Holy Week (March 29 – April 5): A time for deep immersion into the Savior’s final teachings during His mortal ministry.
Holy Week study experience available on Easter.ChurchofJesusChrist.org focuses on the Savior’s teachings during the last week of His mortal ministry. This resource is also highlighted in Gospel Library and linked in “Come, Follow Me.”
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General Conference (April 4–5): This year’s conference marks a historic milestone. We will participate in a solemn assembly to sustain a new First Presidency and two new members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Elder Gerard Caussé and Elder Clark Gilbert. We will also hear the first conference address from President Dallin H. Oaks as President of the Church.
Note: Per the November 2025 announcement, starting this April 2026, General Conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session.
Resources for Sharing and Study
As requested, here are the official resources provided by the Church to help you enhance your personal experience and invite others to learn more:
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Easter.ChurchofJesusChrist.org: Launched February 22 in 10 languages, this site is the hub for Christ-centered Easter content, including music, videos, FAQs, and children’s resources.
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Seasonal Resources for Leaders: Accessible via the main Easter site, leaders can find Palm Sunday service ideas, invitation templates, and tools for customized meetinghouse banners.
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Social Media: Look for the “Greater Love for You” video on official Church channels to resharing on your personal or organizational pages.
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Meetinghouse Signage: To help visitors understand why buildings may be empty during the April 4-5 weekend, councils can download a specific poster (available on the resource site) to display on chapel doors.
An example of a meetinghouse banner used to invite community participation with local worship services.
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Outdoor Banners: The online tool allows wards to create customizable outdoor signage with specific meeting times and languages to welcome the local community.
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Activity Sharing: Stake and ward leaders can use the Activity Sharing tile in the Member Tools app to update their public-facing ward web pages with local Easter activities.
An example of a fillable Easter invitation available to local leaders for inviting others to participate in various Easter activities.
