NPC Headliners Luncheon: Elder David A. Bednar, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on May 26 at 12:30 p.m.

Bednar will speak about what the Church is doing to address food shortages in sub-Saharan Africa, its response to the war in Ukraine, and how it educates nearly a million young people a year.

This is the first time a representative of the Church has addressed a Press Club audience in 22 years. The Latter-Day Saint Church is one of the fastest growing religions in America. Nearly 17 million people worldwide belong to the Church. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the second-highest presiding body in the government of the Church.

The event begins with lunch at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin promptly at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer period.

Tickets are $25 for National Press Club members and $45 for general admission. Members should login at press.org to purchase discounted tickets.

To submit a question in advance for the speaker, put LDS in the subject line and email to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 10 a.m. on the day of the event.

Visitors of the National Press Club must show proof of vaccination upon entry.