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Elder Neil L. Andersen concluded the Saturday evening session of the October 2025 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by focusing on healing and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. “Healing and forgiveness are each found in their fulness in the atoning love of Jesus Christ,” said Elder Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
He emphasized that those who sincerely love the Savior can receive His healing as a “heavenly gift.” He continued, “If you have committed serious sins and are in the process of or have the desire to fully repent and feel the unspeakable joy of forgiveness, please know this miracle is awaiting you. The Savior continuously calls, ‘Come unto me.’”
The session was conducted by Elder Quentin L. Cook, also from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, at the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Elder Cook recognized President Russell M. Nelson’s passing and expressed appreciation for his leadership and service.
Elder Patrick Kearon addressed themes related to renewal and change within God’s plan for His children. He stated, “New beginnings are for more than just our sins and mistakes. Through the goodness and grace of the Savior, we can have fresh starts that propel change in old mindsets, bad habits, grumpy dispositions, negative attitudes, feelings of powerlessness, and tendencies to blame others and avoid personal responsibility.” Elder Kearon encouraged perseverance for those facing repeated challenges: “Keep striving,” he said. He advised seeking help from others while trusting in opportunities for new beginnings when turning sincerely to God.
Sister J. Anette Dennis shared an example involving Orville Rogers—a centenarian athlete who set five world records despite finishing last—encouraging compassion rather than judgment toward oneself or others. She remarked: “Only the Lord fully knows the actual level of difficulty with which each of us is running our race of life —the burdens, challenges, and obstacles we face that often cannot be seen by others.” She added reassurance to those feeling behind: “Only the Savior can fully judge where you should be at this point, and He is compassionate and just.”
Elder Steven C. Barlow discussed expressing love for God through service to others: “We show our love for Heavenly Father when we serve, listen to, love, lift or minister to His children. That service may be as simple as truly seeing others without judgment.”
Elder William K. Jackson spoke about recognizing individual needs through what he called "counting and accounting." He explained: “To God...this work (His work and glory) is very personal...And so it should be for us...Miracles in the lives of real people will result.”
Music during this session was performed by a choir made up of members from across Utah under Kelly DeHaan’s direction with organists Linda Margetts and Joseph Peeples supporting; prayers were offered by Elders Jörg Klebingat and I. Raymond Egbo.
The speakers delivered messages centered on repentance, support within communities, service as an expression of faithfulness—and personal accountability—all grounded in Christian teachings.
