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Thousands of young single adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah gathered at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City this weekend to connect with each other and hear messages of hope in Christ from Church leaders.
The three-day event’s keynote speakers have included Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé, Sister Tamara W. Runia of the Young Women General Presidency, Utah Area President Elder Brian K. Taylor, and Sister Kristen Oaks, wife of President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency.
Sister Tamara W. Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, speaks to thousands of young single adults at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of the 2025 Utah Area YSA Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, August 29, 2025.
“It is exciting to see everyone coming here and [to know] that you’re not the only one who wants to seek for Christ,” said Iris, a woman attending the conference. “I am excited and inspired to see how much Jesus cares about the youth of the Church. And He cares so much that He brings people, speakers … to share principles and values that He cherishes.”
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé (right) and Jon Schmidt of The Piano Guys (left) celebrate after playing a piano duet at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of the 2025 Utah Area YSA Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Bishop Caussé reminded young adults on Friday, August 29, 2025, that the work of the gathering of Israel is the most important thing taking place today — and as Latter-day Saints, they are called to be part of it.
“The Church needs you — not in spite of who you are, but because of who you are,” Bishop Caussé said. “Each of you brings unique gifts and life experiences that are essential to fulfilling the Lord’s purposes.”
The Presiding Bishop invited young adults to remember their most important calling in life is to “simply be a disciple of Jesus Christ.” Everyday opportunities to follow the Savior of the world include service to others, humanitarian work, community outreach and more.
Young single adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, August 30, 2025, to hear Sister Kristen Oaks, wife of President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency.
“This is one of the distinguishing marks of being a Latter-day Saint: There is always something purposeful we can do,” Bishop Caussé said. “The true test of discipleship is this: Will we choose to serve without being asked? Will we seek out opportunities to bless others?”
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