The Church History Department will host a conference in Salt Lake City on September 5–6, 2025, titled “I Am In Your Midst”: Jesus Christ at the Center of Church History. This free, two-day event invites scholars, educators, and the broader Latter-day Saint community to consider how Jesus Christ has been—and continues to be—central to the Church’s historical narrative.

With over thirty presenters, the conference promises a rich array of perspectives. Sessions will explore Christ’s presence in women’s history, historic site preservation, religious education, and global Church history. Six thematic presentations and roundtables will feature research from religious educators and scholars, while a special panel of former Church Historians and Recorders will reflect on their experiences stewarding the Church’s historical record.

Elder Matthew S. McKay will offer the plenary address, anchoring the conference in both spiritual and scholarly reflection.

This gathering is not only an opportunity to hear from experts but also a chance to reflect on how the Savior’s life and teachings shape the way we remember, record, and retell the past.

Registration and the full schedule are available here. A flyer with a QR code for registration is also available for distribution.