Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had the privilege of hosting delegates from Australia and New Zealand to the World Congress of Families IX held in Salt Lake City, 27-30 October.
Delegates visited the Church Humanitarian Centre, Temple Square, and The Conference Centre. They also learned about FamilySearch and the Church’s other resources for family history research.
Church hosts and delegates shared their common interests and passions about strengthening marriage and the family.
Delegates who toured the Church sites included: Warwick Marsh, founder of Dads4Kids: Fatherhood Foundation; Mr. Tio Faulkner, CEO of Marriage Alliance; Mrs. Babette Francis, Coordinator of Endeavor Forum; Alan Baker, Treasurer, Australian Marriage Forum; Phil Baker, former Western Australia Director of Public Affairs for the Church.
Latter-day Saint apostle, Elder M. Russell Ballard, was among the speakers at the event. Read more about his remarks here.