Keynote Address by Elder David A. Bednar and Sister Susan K. Bednar | BYU Women's Conference, 2026

"To you caring and charitable sisters, let us 'arise and shine forth as women of light' by truly ministering with love and compassion in a higher and holier way to the sisters in our wards and branches."—Sister Susan K. Bednar “Only through the merits, mercy and grace of the Holy Messiah can we be blessed to arise and become the women and men of Christ we have the potential to become.”—Elder David A. Bednar This address was given by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Susan K. Bednar on May 1, 2026 at BYU Women's Conference. Subscribe to ‪‪@BYUWomensConference‬ for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/BYUWC-YTSubscribe Transcripts are available on our website: https://womensconference.byu.edu/tran... For conference information and updates, follow us on social media or visit our website: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ByuWomensConference Instagram: www.instagram.com/byuwc/ Website: womensconference.byu.edu/ The content of these videos as well as the thoughts, views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University or BYU Women’s Conference. No part of this video may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the copyright holder. © 2026 BYU Women’s Conference All rights reserved.