The last solemn assembly in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was in April 2026 general conference , which included a solemn assembly to sustain a new Church president and First Presidency.

Quick Scoop

A solemn assembly is a special sacred gathering used for major Church events, especially sustaining Church leadership. The Church’s history also notes earlier solemn assemblies, including the original one held on March 27, 1836 , for the Kirtland Temple dedication.

What changed

The 2026 solemn assembly is notable because it followed the death of President Russell M. Nelson in 2025 and the sustaining of President Dallin H. Oaks as the new prophet and president of the Church. Church sources describe this as the most recent solemn assembly tied to a president’s sustaining.

Timeline

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EventDateWhy it matters
Kirtland Temple solemn assemblyMarch 27, 1836First major precedent for later solemn assemblies
Recent solemn assemblyApril 2026 general conferenceUsed to sustain the new Church president and First Presidency
If you meant a different denomination or a different kind of “solemn assembly,” tell me which one and I’ll narrow it down.