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Dallin H. Oaks, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared the following message on Church social media channels on Monday, September 29, 2025.
“Our hearts are heavy with sorrow. Millions of us are mourning the passing of our beloved Prophet and President, Russell M. Nelson. He was a dear friend and a cherished leader. His timeless teachings continue to guide us and help us find comfort amid suffering, especially in the wake of the recent violence aimed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan this past Sunday.
“The awful tragedy that took place in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on September 28, reminds us of our sacred responsibilities as followers of Jesus Christ. We mourn with our members who have lost loved ones, and we join in prayer for comfort with others around the world who are suffering from similar tragedies. We all seek answers and understanding in the wake of trauma, shock, and grief. We are grateful to all who are reaching out with service, prayers, and words of support during this difficult time.
“May we all remember the truth that each of us is a beloved child of God. Our Savior Jesus Christ, through His infinite Atonement, overcame death and gives us the joyful assurance that each of us will be gloriously resurrected. On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I extend this expression to the family and friends of those affected by this recent tragedy and all others who may be experiencing loss and heartache at this time.”
Tribute Broadcast
Before the Church’s semiannual general conference begins, all are invited to view a special broadcast honoring Russell M. Nelson, beloved prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This broadcast will feature remarks by several Church leaders. When President Nelson passed away on September 27, 2025, he was, at 101 years of age, the world’s oldest leader of a global faith organization.
This global broadcast will be live-streamed on Wednesday, October 1, at 10 a.m. MDT via ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, BYUtv, and KSL and will be available in 13 languages.
Public funeral services for President Nelson, including a public viewing, will be held the week after the October general conference, which will continue as scheduled. All are invited to hear the word of God through His called Apostles and Church leaders during the five sessions of this global broadcast on October 4 and 5.
Schedule of Events Honoring President Russell M. Nelson
October 1: “A Tribute to Russell M. Nelson” Broadcast
- This event is closed to the public, but available via broadcast. Several Church leaders and The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will honor the life of President Russell M. Nelson.
- Available live at 10 a.m. MDT and on demand at ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, BYUtv and KSL.
- Languages: Chinese Traditional, Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, ASL and English.
October 6: Public Viewing
- Visitors of all ages are invited to a public viewing on Monday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.
October 7: Public Funeral Services
- The funeral will be held in the Conference Center on Temple Square on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12 p.m. MDT. The funeral will be open to the public, ages 8 and older. Tickets will be required and will become available online on Thursday, October 2, at 10 a.m. The building will open at 10:30 a.m. Those who attend the funeral services must be seated no later than 11:30 a.m. Church office buildings on the Temple Square campus will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Services will be broadcast globally on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, BYUtv and KSL beginning at 12 p.m. MDT. More details on languages will be provided later.
President Nelson died from causes incident to age on September 27, 2025, at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101. (Read more about his life.) He was the 17th president in the 195-year history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as its president since January 14, 2018.
A private burial service will take place following the funeral.
Expressions of sympathy can be posted on President Nelson’s Facebook and Instagram pages or emailed to [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Humanitarian Aid Fund, which assists people in times of need, or the Church’s General Missionary Fund.
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