President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will deliver a keynote address at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

The event is titled “Faith, Freedom and the Common Good,” a national program that explores the relationship between religious faith and American democracy. President Oaks will speak on faith, religious liberty, and the United States Constitution on the eve of Constitution Day.

President Oaks has spoken and written extensively on religious freedom, the United States Constitution, and the importance of faith in civic life. President Oaks previously served as a justice on the Utah Supreme Court, a professor of law at the University of Chicago, and president of Brigham Young University.

In addition to his teachings on religious liberty and constitutional principles, President Oaks has frequently encouraged greater civility and understanding across differences. Earlier this year, he invited followers of Jesus Christ to be peacemakers in their homes, communities, and public discourse. He taught, “Let us follow Christ by forgoing contention and by using the language and methods of peacemakers.”

How to Watch

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. EDT in the cathedral’s nave and will be available online via livestream. You can also watch in the link below.