To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
In the late 19th century, Mormon women were known, by the rest of the world, to be ignorant, submissive to the male society, and helpless. But, when we look at the long list of accomplishments these smart, able women performed, we can see that they were fully capable of extraordinary endeavors. Today, we still feel […]
The Relief Society originally set up Deseret Hospital in the Twelfth Ward of the city of Salt Lake, in 1882. Two years later, it was moved to the Seventeenth Ward occupying the old Deseret University Building on the corner of 2nd West and 1st North (I believe this is where the Relief Society Building now […]
When the original Nauvoo Relief Society disbanded in 1844, the women stopped formally meeting together. But, the spirit of women cannot be hushed. Groups of women still managed to meet. They were still concerned for the poor, for one another, and for the needs of the community. In 1847, while the Saints gathered in Winter […]
The Relief Society Magazine debuted in 1915. It was a church publication where lessons were officially published for the month. This was a long beloved magazine, published until 1970, when all publications were combined into the three magazines presently used: The Friend, New Era, and The Ensign. The first editor of this magazine was Susa […]
Joseph asked Emma to collect hymns to be used at worship services almost immediately after the organization of the church. Emma spent the next five years compiling what would become a collection of ninety hymns. She was careful in her selection and took time to pick and organize the best. William W. Phelps helped […]
The Suffrage Movement began in Seneca Falls, New York, in the year 1848. Women wanted to be heard and entrusted with societal decisions. Eventually, the 14th Amendment would be the object to be achieved: “No State shall…abridge the privileges…of citizens.” Women’s groups throughout the nation set their eyes on the territory of Utah, figuring all […]
When the Relief Society was reorganized in Salt Lake City, women needed a place to meet. Since there were, at first, so few of them, it was easy to gather together in each other’s homes. As the Society grew though, it was clear larger quarters would be necessary. Chapels, at that time, did not have […]
As the Saints settled in the valley, and began organizing various needs for the community, it became clear that medical education needed to be addressed. There were a few male doctors, but the women wanted women to assist them in having their babies. As well, women were more concerned about health care and teaching hygiene. […]
Almost twenty years ago, a regular woman, like you and me, was called as the Young Women’s President in her stake. Her name was Rose Ann Gunther. After considering the needs of “her girls”, she decided that under her watch, they were going to focus on the church mission. Every girl in the stake learned […]
The world had a false picture of Mormon women at the turn of the century. They presumed these pioneers were slave women, oppressed by their husbands, dirty, overworked, overburdened and unhappy. Little did they know that these women were among the happiest, most vocal and “free” women in the world. As I have shown you […]
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