Thirsty For God Church: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unveils new ...

a brand new symbol for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that become unveiled at Saturday evening's ordinary convention session. (photograph courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

SALT LAKE city — The Saturday evening session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' standard conference ended with a new symbol added with the aid of President Russell M. Nelson, along with a demand a world speedy for individuals and non-contributors alike in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The church's new symbol "emphasizes the identify of Jesus Christ and His relevant function in the entire Church does," the church described. It features an image of the Christus, a statue via Bertel Thorvaldsen.

"[The symbol] portrays the resurrected, living Lord reaching out to embrace all who will come unto Him," talked about Nelson, the church's prophet. "This image may still suppose prevalent to many, as we now have long recognized the restored gospel with the dwelling, resurrected Christ."

The statue is portrayed below an arch, which the church says symbolizes Jesus' emergence from the tomb, and below is the church's full name inner a rectangle, which the church said represents a cornerstone, used within the Holy Bible as a metaphor to Jesus.

The photo is the latest in Nelson's push to raise the focal point of the church on Jesus Christ, putting off nicknames and abbreviations comparable to "Mormon" or "LDS."

Nelson also referred to as on the area to speedy and pray for reduction from the radical coronavirus pandemic for a 2nd time. He had up to now known as for a quick for a similar aim on Sunday, March 29. The next international quick, which he invited members and non-individuals of the church alike to be a part of, should be held on Friday, April 10. Nelson emphasized the magnitude of the fast taking place on decent Friday — a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.

Saturday evening's session also featured youth speakers — one teenage boy and one teenage woman — which is rare in standard conference.

This weekend's conventional conference, which takes vicinity twice a yr, turned into additionally unique in that it turned into held in a small auditorium as an alternative of the church's 21,000-person conference core. handiest people who have been speaking or praying attended in person. The church introduced the exchange to steer clear of the unfold of the unconventional coronavirus.

extra tips, along with a way to watch or read the talks given all through the weekend, will also be found on the church's website.