To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Mormon women still seek their place in society. The world has dominated our direction, pulling us to think a certain way. It is important to understand the Lord’s way. It is my opinion that Eliza R. Snow got it right. She was the “Presidentess-Prophetess of the nineteenth century”. For twenty years she captained Utah women […]
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 […]
It is my experience that when the Priesthood is discussed, women tend to go to sleep. They don’t feel the need to “get it” because they do not feel personally involved. I felt that way once, but now I see just how involved women are with the Priesthood. These quotes just skim the surface. Our leaders have been […]
I think all of us loved Sis. Hinckley, and her no-nonsense way of saying things. I miss her. Back in 1999, in the Marriott Center, the three wives of the First Presidency and their oldest daughters shared stories about their lives. I have never laughed so much to hear Sis. Hinckley read off of a bunch of index […]
This photo shows the Retrenchment Dress required by each young woman to wear. The dress was designed by Brigham Young and worn by his daughters. They didn’t like it much, but what could they do? If you can track down a copy of the video, “Pioneers in Petticoats”, you’ll be able to see the Retrenchment […]
As I continue reading through the Women’s Exponent, I am struck by how great all these 19th Century women were. I truly feel the sisterhood of our organization. Back then, each Retrenchment group would report on their meetings; the minutes were published in the Women’s Exponent. Typically, the secretary would write a short summary […]
In the Women’s Exponent, they’ve recorded many of the minutes of various Relief Society and Retrenchment meetings. Typically, they will record who spoke at the meeting and how many were in attendance. I finally found one where they tell us what was actually discussed! Now we can do a comparison. “The Lord poured His Spirit […]
Do you remember how big an issue The Equal Rights Amendment was back in the 70’s? I remember how BYU campus was empty of students as everyone was glued to a TV set to watch the Donahue Show where Sister Barbara Smith appeared with Sonia Johnson. Sis. Smith was the President of the Relief Society […]
The following are quotes from the Minute Book, that Pres. Boyd K. Packer uses in this great talk. “This society is organized, according to your natures…You are now placed in a situation in which you can act according to those sympathies within you.” “If you live to these privileges,…the angels cannot be restrained from being […]
In our busy lifestyles, especially during the holidays, we tend to be a little more impatient with the children, or hurry our precious time with them. Sometimes the hardest thing of all is to spend a simple meal together. I found this interesting little article and offer it as a gentle reminder. “Not with reproof […]
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