Making the Most of General Conference: Why Note-Taking Matters

For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, General Conference is a special and inspiring weekend. It’s a time to hear messages from prophets and leaders, receive personal revelation, and feel renewed in our faith. Whether you watch from home with your family or listen on the go, conference provides a unique opportunity to learn and grow spiritually.

One simple habit that can make General Conference even more meaningful is taking notes.

Why Take Notes During General Conference?

With so many inspiring messages shared during conference, it can be difficult to remember everything that stood out to you. Writing down thoughts and impressions helps you slow down, focus, and truly absorb what you’re hearing.

Here are a few reasons note-taking can enhance your conference experience:

It helps you stay engaged. Writing down key ideas, scriptures, or quotes helps keep your mind focused on the message.

It helps you remember important impressions. Sometimes the most meaningful part of conference isn’t just the words spoken, but the personal promptings you receive while listening.

It creates a record you can return to later. Your notes can become a spiritual journal you revisit throughout the year when you need encouragement or guidance.

It invites personal revelation. As you write, you may notice patterns, answers to prayers, or inspiration for your life.

What to Write in Your Conference Notes

Everyone’s note-taking style is a little different, but here are a few ideas of things you might record during conference:

• The speaker’s name and talk title

• Meaningful quotes or phrases

• Scriptures that are referenced

• Personal impressions or promptings

• Promised Blessings or invitations issued by the speakers

• Ideas for goals or changes you feel inspired to make

  
  

These notes can become a powerful reminder of what the Spirit taught you during conference.

Introducing My Printable General Conference Notebook

To make note-taking during conference easier and more meaningful, I created a Printable General Conference Notebook.

This notebook was designed to give you a simple and organized place to record your thoughts while you listen. Instead of scrambling for paper or trying to keep everything in one notebook, you’ll have dedicated pages designed specifically for conference.

The notebook includes pages for:

📖Writing down questions you have prior to conference for which you are seeking inspiration

📖 Recording notes from each talk

📖 Writing down favorite quotes, promised blessings, and invitations or challenges

📖 Keeping track of scriptures that stand out

📖 Capturing personal impressions and inspiration

📖Summarizing your thoughts after conference

Preparing for Conference Weekend

A little preparation can help you get the most out of conference. Consider setting aside a notebook, your scriptures, and a comfortable place to listen. Invite your family to participate by writing their own notes or sharing their favorite messages afterward. Prayerfully consider what you are hoping to learn or hear during conference and write down any questions you have that could be answered. As you listen with a pen in hand and an open heart, you may find that conference becomes even more personal and meaningful.

A Place to Record Inspiration

General Conference is a time when the Lord’s servants share messages meant to guide and strengthen us. Writing down what stands out can help those messages stay with you long after the weekend is over.

If you’re looking for a simple way to keep your conference notes organized, my Printable General Conference Notebook is available on my website and ready to download.

I hope it helps you capture the inspiration, insights, and personal revelation that make General Conference such a meaningful experience. 📖✨