Looking for General Conference ideas for activities? It’s an exciting weekend, but keeping young adults interested for hours can be tough. Fortunately, there are lots of youth conference ideas to help make it more meaningful. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the best ones. And by using cool tools like Slides with Friends, you can make the whole experience fun for the whole group!
Before the General Conference weekend starts, consider doing some general conference games for youth to help everyone prepare. Here are some ideas to get everyone ready to listen to the prophet's words.
Give each participant a game sheet to fill out before the first session of General Conference. During the weekend, they can add or subtract points based on whether their predictions were right or wrong! Include fun guesses like topics that might be discussed, which Apostles will speak in each session, what color the choir will wear, and which songs will be sung.
Conference Bingo is a great way to help them stay engaged and follow the talks. Give everyone their bingo card ahead of time so they know what to listen for. Include words like “prayer,” “faith,” or “Jesus.” As they listen, they can mark off the words they hear. To make it more fun, offer prizes for the first person to get bingo!
Before General Conference, ask everyone to think about specific questions weighing on their mind and write them down. Share these questions in pairs or groups before the sessions start, and listen carefully during the Conference for answers or insights. Remind everyone to stay focused as answers might come directly from a talk, a specific phrase, or even from something unexpected like a word or song.
During General Conference, there are plenty of activities to help everyone stay focused and engaged. The following general conference activities are designed to help you make the most of it.
In this game, each player takes turns guessing which quote a speaker will say. You can give points for correct guesses and even add extra fun by offering small prizes. It’s a great way to ensure everyone pays attention to the talks and remembers important messages from the Conference.
Before each talk, guess the speaker's main message in one sentence. Afterward, compare your predictions to the main takeaway. For a creative way to discuss the talk, ask a few participants to bring objects from home that can help teach something from the message. Have them explain how the objects connect to different parts of the talk.
Most conference talks include scripture references, either in the message or in the endnotes. Each person can choose a scripture they think will be quoted during the session and earn points for correct guesses. Later, to better understand the speaker's message, look up the scriptures and teachings mentioned in the talk and endnotes.
Want a fun way to take notes during General Conference? Try doodling while you listen to the talks. Draw pictures that represent the main themesof the General Conference talks, speakers, or key quotes, and then share your artwork with others after the session.
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General Conference is a time to receive spiritual insights and guidance. The activities below will help you reflect on how the conference has brought you closer to Christ and how you can continue following Him and His prophets.
It can be inspiring to hear how a conference message touched and uplifted each person. Encourage everyone to share meaningful passages from the talks and think about how they can apply these lessons in daily life or share them to help someone they know.
General Conference Jeopardy is a fun way for the entire group to review what was taught. There are two versions of the game: regular and speed. The former has two rounds with five categories each and 50 questions in total. It includes questions from all the speakers in the five Saturday and Sunday sessions. The latter is shorter and faster, with one round and six categories (30 questions total). Both versions can be easily made using Slides with Friends’ decks.
Divide participants into smaller groups to discuss a specific talk or topic. Each group can then share a key truth they learned. You could also mix people from different groups and have them share what they learned with each other. To help guide the discussion, ask questions like: What gospel truths are in this message? How can we apply these truths? Rotate groups every 15-20 minutes to keep the discussions fresh.
The "Social Media Summary" game encourages everyone to create a one-sentence summary of their favorite talk from General Conference and share it on social media. Players should include a favorite quote from the talk and explain why it inspired them. This activity helps reflect on the messages shared while also allowing others to see and be inspired by the insights from the conference. It’s a great way to connect with others and share meaningful moments.
There are many ways to record your thoughts and impressions from the Conference. For example, you can keep a General Conference notebook journal or write notes in the margins of the conference talks. After the sessions, have each person write down three goals or commitments based on what they heard. Encourage young participants to share these goals with family members for accountability.
Sometimes, it’s good to take a break during General Conference to stay focused and energized. Here are some fun and interactive general conference games for youth to keep everyone engaged while still enjoying the spirit of the conference.
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Use the Trivia Templates by Slides with Friends to make a fun Kahoot quiz with interesting facts about past General Conferences, Church leaders, or key moments in history. Here are a few example questions:
These questions will test your knowledge and make the experience fun for young adults!
In this game, players act out phrases or gestures that are commonly linked to specific General Conference speakers. The rest of the group has to guess who the speaker is based on the clues. You can use things like a unique gesture, a memorable quote, or something related to their style or talks.
