(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The women's Relief Society General Presidency sits on the stand at General Conference in April 2024. From left are J. Anette Dennis, Camille N. Johnson and Kristin M. Yee. The same practice of women sitting on the stand does not happen in typical Sunday services.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.