To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
In the last chapter of Mosiah, chapter 29, there is a big change in the Nephite form of government. King Mosiah knows his reign is coming to an end and all of his sons have left to preach the gospel to the Lamanites so he has no heir to pass on the kingship. Via inspiration, […]
It seems that Relief Societies in the past had projects going on all the time. Building a community in the desert was not an easy task. As time progressed, the number of Relief Societies grew, projects became more localized, and methods adapted and improved. Today, we benefit from the mighty work of our sisterhood. There […]
March is the birthday month of our organization. I hope everyone is considering reviewing a part of our Relief Society history as your celebration. Mormon Times is publishing an article, written by me, each week of this month (March 2011), commemorating the Relief Society. I hope you’ll take a look. Starting last week, the articles […]
We are women of destiny. When the Relief Society was first organized, there were nineteen members, plus officers. By the following March, there were 1158 members attending. They outgrew their meeting room almost immediately, so they met in “The Grove”, where the spillage of sisters could all be included. The Society became so popular that […]
With the release of the new General Handbook, we all excitedly look for changes, modifications, and new direction from our leaders. Just think: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only Church in the world that has a handbook that guides even the most remote branch of the Church in one path […]
If you got the September 2010 issue of the Ensign, or Liahona, you’ve probably seen the article about Relief Society: Using Relief Society Meetings to Teach and Inspire. This article gives several ideas for planning your Relief Society meetings. Realize that the General Board has made significant changes and that it is not the same […]
The World, Satan, and Life typically separates us and keeps us feeling alone and powerless. But Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ gather us together in their arms in love. As members of the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ, we are commanded to mourn with those who mourn, comfort those in need of […]
Do you feel involved in your Relief Society? Do you feel more loyalty to your calling? Do you feel like you belong to the organization of your calling, because a) you have no direct contact with your Relief Society, b) you feel more accepted and loved by those you are serving with, c) you have […]
Back in the 1970’s, at the time Relief Society dues were dropped and the church consolidated its schedule, all women became instant members into the Relief Society upon baptism into the LDS Church. Before then, paid dues identified the choice each sister made as she accepted the responsibilities and opportunities a member of the Relief […]
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