For the first time, all young single adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in the Utah area are invited to the same conference.
SALT LAKE CITY — includes multiple activities and speakers across several days in August, and the church's Utah Area Presidency is hoping that through the conference, young single adults will build friendships and strengthen their faith.
"As we come together in Christ, we feel a greater sense of belonging, we feel the love of our Heavenly Father more deeply, we receive guidance and direction from the Holy Ghost, our faith in Jesus Christ is strengthened and we're reminded that through him we can find peace and joy during difficult times and at all times," he said.A concert featuring OneRepublic, Tori Kelly and Jordan Smith on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the LaVell Edwards Stadium at BYU.An evening 5K run on Saturday, Aug.
The conference will have service projects, escape rooms, a replica of the Old Testament tabernacle, speed dating, sports, board games, karaokeThose registered for the conference will be able to use Utah Transit Authority services for free on Aug. 19., and that ticket can get attendees access for any of the events they choose during registration.
Irene Caso, media relations manager with the church's communication department, said the Utah Area Presidency "believes this is a unique opportunity for young single adults to better understand their divine potential as children of God and as future leaders in the church."
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