Centered around the challenging but transformative theme of “Love Thy Enemies,” the 2026 Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship is a spiritually uplifting, inclusive, and deeply personal religious experience. This video offers a beautiful collection of heartfelt talks, testimonies of healing, and exciting updates about the future of the movement.
This year’s conference powerfully reframes what it means to love those who have hurt us. One speaker emphasizes that loving your enemy doesn’t mean excusing abusive behavior, staying in dangerous situations, or failing to protect yourself. Instead, it is a conscious choice to release anger and bitterness so that your own heart doesn’t become “damned” or blocked from God’s light. It is a profound message about reclaiming your spiritual freedom and protecting your own heart.
You will hear updates about the Fellowship’s tangible growth, including their dedication to building physical temples in Michigan and Missouri—a goal so important that the leadership is selling their own home to help fund the land. Beautifully, these temples are being built on the principle of absolute inclusion: the gates will always be open, and you do not need a traditional “temple recommend” or even to be a Latter-day Saint to enter. For those hungry for deeper scriptural knowledge, Brent Larson shares a compelling testimony regarding his study of the newly translated Plates of Brass. He encourages viewers not to fear the “mysteries of God,” reminding us that God’s voice, grace, and authority cannot be boxed into a single organization or corporation.
The conference features incredibly raw and emotional stories of faith. You will hear Janine’s journey of surviving a near-death blood clot, navigating intense trauma, and experiencing a beautiful vision of light that taught her how to truly forgive herself and others. You will also hear the inspiring story of Mistie, who moved to Missouri with nothing but her car and a sleeping bag to help build Sonhaven, a physical community dedicated to anchoring the light of Christ and preparing a place for God to dwell.
Whether you want to partake in the sacrament virtually with believers across the globe, explore open-minded scriptural teachings, or simply need a reminder that you are not wandering alone in the wilderness, this video provides a welcoming spiritual home. Watch it to see how a diverse group of believers is linking arms, embracing the love of Christ, and actively seeking to build Zion in their hearts and in the world.
