To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
It is impossible to write, even a small portion, of the trek across the prairie to the Rocky Mountains. But, at this time of year, I tend to read material reminding me of the great sacrifices and incredible stories that belong to our legacy. I do not have handcart pioneer ancestors, but there are still […]
Continuing my report on Nauvoo, I just wanted to share with you some of the wonderful Spirit that was there. Everything that our Church sponsors in the city of Nauvoo is free. This includes all of the buildings that are there to visit, as well as the nightly productions. And those productions are definitely the […]
We just returned from Nauvoo. It was our first time there, and it was wonderful. I offer my impressions to those who have never been, and an invitation to others who would like to share their thoughts as well. As we approached from the South, we could see the temple on its hill and it […]
Dr. Ellen B. Ferguson, a pioneer medical doctor and accomplished musician, wrote an interesting article about the History of Music in Utah, in the Women’s Exponent. The Tabernacle Choir actually had its beginnings in Kirtland, and again in Nauvoo, in celebrating the dedications of those temples. The members were mostly made up of Welsh Saints, […]
In January 1917, there were 71 stakes in the Church. Emmeline B. Wells was the Relief Society President, and the Relief Society Magazine was two years old. As they announced the New Year in the magazine, the presidency listed all the ventures the sisters were involved with in the Community and in the Church. The […]
The 60’s and 70’s really ruined us, when it came to history. Thank goodness we have come back to embrace our past and include it into our future. I ran into an article in the Women’s Exponent. Emmeline always promoted the remembering of our roots. History lessons abound within the pages of this publication. I […]
Did you know that a year after the Relief Society was organized, in 1843, a group of youth wanted to organize themselves to bring relief to the poor? Heber C. Kimball hosted a houseful of young men and women eager “and delighted” to receive counsel from him. These young men and women were “lamenting the […]
Music has always been a fixture in our Church. The Prophet Joseph Smith loved music, often inviting various musicians into his home to entertain his family and guests. Music has religious origins, as we all know (which makes it all the more silly that no religious music can be played in our schools). I’m grateful […]
I found this address, given by Aurelia S. Rogers, explaining the origins of the Primary Organization. The first Primary Association was organized in Farmington, Davis Co., Utah on the 11th of Aug. 1878, with Aurelia S. Rogers, President; Louisa Haight and Helen M. Miller, Counselors; Rhoda H. Richards, Secretary; and Clara A. Leonard, Treasurer. As […]
Times are constantly changing. Right now Relief Society is going through another growth spurt where new guidelines are forcing us out of our comfort zone and new ideas are encouraged. But guess what, once again, there is really nothing new under the sun. Back in 1913, the church was growing at such a fast rate […]
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