To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
I found this interesting article written by “Aunt Em” (Emmeline B. Wells) in the Women’s Exponent (Nov. 15, 1878). A couple of things you need to know before you read on. Emmeline was very vocal in her role as editor of this paper. Her opinions were very strong, but more importantly, she was a spokesperson […]
Under the direction of President Spencer W. Kimball, a meeting was called where all women twelve and older gathered together on September 16th, 1978. You can find his addresses compiled in a talk called, Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters. There were so many good parts to this talk, I had to share it with you. […]
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 […]
It is so amazing to me that the sisters who helped settle the Salt Lake Valley, and organize the Relief Society, which we all benefit from, were so strong, determined, progressive, pro-active, and innovative. Mormon women were judged unfairly by women of the world. Polygamy was misconstrued. It was assumed that Mormon women needed to […]
I’ve selected what I think are the greatest concerns we, as women of the church, should be focusing on. I realize this is a bold statement and I welcome any additions to this list. But if you agree with me, please comment and share your experiences. I am posting them as separate goals, and they […]
In the book Women’s Voices, the authors, Kenneth and Audrey Godfrey and Jill Derr, talk about three well known women in Mormon history. They have searched their diaries and made them human before us. I was fascinated to read their ups and downs and their personal marvelings of their growth within the gospel. Brigham Young […]
Women are pretty amazing, I have to say. Men might think they are all that (okay, maybe some of them are), but women have strength that isn’t evident in their appearance, and they often don’t even know what they are capable of themselves. It’s a wonderful surprise. I’ve been reading Women’s Voices by Kenneth and […]
When Joseph Smith “turned the key” and gave POWER to the women, what exactly did that mean? For what are we to use that power for? What is expected of us? I just have a few thoughts: Power unto Authority – We were given the authority to act in God’s name. As women develop programs, […]
It’s clear why Relief Society has had to adapt over the years: there’s a huge number of us now (5,000,000+); so many backgrounds, countries, cultures; projects are completed, goals met, new projects and goals must begin; society demands we pay attention to various issues that concern our family’s personal welfare. One thing that always remains […]
Years ago, while serving in a RS Presidency, I wanted to invite the Young Women to join their mothers for a Sunday lesson on Modesty. I felt (and still feel strongly) that mother’s are half, if not the majority of the problem, of making sure young girls are dressed to “fit in”. Is anyone concerned that […]
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