Henry B. Eyring, second counselor held a press conference at the church office building in Salt Lake City Utah on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints walks with his wife Sister Wendy Nelson in the Rome Italy Temple visitors center in Rome, Italy on Monday, March 11, 2019. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and President M. Russell Ballard, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome, Italy on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Credit: The Vatican, The VaticanPresident Russell M. Nelson shows his phone to a great-granddaughter.Credit: Courtesy of Nelson familyRussell M. Nelson explains a surgical procedure to a nurse. Credit: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Intellectual Reserve, Inc.

A celebration in honor of the 95th birthday of President Russell M. Nelson will bring together family, friends and others from around the world to honor the life of the living prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Newsroom announced on March 14 that the large celebration for President Nelson’s birthday will be held on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. MDT at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The celebration will include acclaimed performers and distinguished guests will share personal tributes and insights into the life and ministry of President Nelson.

“These types of celebrations, which we have seen since the early years of