During the Saturday evening session of April 2025 general conference, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles invited all to make Jesus Christ the center of their lives and Easter celebrations.

“Christ is at the center of His Church and should be at the center of our lives,” he taught, adding, “I testify that all who accept the invitations from our living prophet and his counselors to more intentionally commemorate the holy events that Easter represents will find that their bond with Jesus Christ grows ever stronger.”

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducted the session.

Speaking about worshipping, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, “How we live may be the best, most genuine form of worship. Showing our devotion means emulating the Father and the Son — cultivating Their attributes and character in ourselves.

Sister Amy A. Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, said that lifelong discipleship of Jesus Christ begins in the home and in Primary, where adults can strengthen children’s faith in Christ and prepare them to make covenants with Him. “If we become casual in our discipleship of Jesus Christ, it could be catastrophic for our children,” she said.

Elder James R. Rasband, a General Authority Seventy, taught that Heavenly Father’s mercy is present in temples and when we seek forgiveness and receive revelation. “For those who sometimes struggle to feel answers to prayer, seeking the Lord’s mercy is one of the most powerful ways to feel the witness of the Holy Ghost,” he said.

Elder Sergio R. Vargas, a General Authority Seventy, taught the following the Light of Christ can lead us back to our heavenly home. “Deep inside each of us is a desire to return to our heavenly home, and Jesus Christ is our heavenly guidance system. He is the way,” he said.

Elder Edward Dube and Elder Gregorio E. Casillas, both General Authority Seventies, gave the prayers in this session. 

A combined choir from Brigham Young University directed by Andrew Crane, Sonja Poulter and Brent Wells and accompanied by organists Joseph Peeples and Linda Margetts provided the music for the session.

Individual Talk Summaries (by Speaking Order)