To know the history, purpose, and destiny of the Relief Society
Rachel Ridgeway Ivins was born on March 7, 1821 in Hornerstown, New Jersey. She grew up with a very close extended family. When Rachel was six years of age, her father died, and a few years later at age ten, her mother passed away. She, and her siblings, lived with her grandfather Ivins, who was a […]
Relief Society had always been a Mormon community organization, even as it stretched across the world through missions and settlements mostly made up of Utah Mormons living in different parts of the world. Occasionally though, Relief Society could raise its powerful head and make the rest of the world listen. For ten years, between 1919 […]
I found a great article with loads of good strategies for Relief Society presidents. Four women, on a panel, shared some of their experiences while serving. I happily share some of their great thoughts and suggestions. Maureen Ursenbach Beecher is one of our Mormon Women historians. She knew a lot about our early sisters, and […]
Eliza traveled all over the Territory, that is now Utah, to teach the Bishops and organize the women into Relief Societies. Before she set out, she wrote an article for the Deseret News, on April 22, 1868, laying out the responsibilities and privileges of the Relief Society. The article contains some interesting points I find […]
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 […]
Visiting Teaching has an interesting history. Sisters began visiting one another, on assignment, by 1843. You’ll be surprised to learn that it has gone through some substantial changes over the years. And, dare I say, maybe we’ve lost some important aspects of it. As sisters flocked to join the Female Relief Society in Nauvoo, it […]
This poem is as old as our Relief Society is and it lovingly explains the heart of our great organization. This would be a great addition to any study of our history, so share it with your sisters. And remember it for your birthday celebration in March. The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo (What […]
The General Relief Society Presidency seems very focused on what they are telling us. After rereading their talks, I would like to point out some things that struck me as important. Whatever any of us get out of it, it’s clear that we are being asked to make a clear choice and stand up against […]
From Illinois: “This video was a labor of love. While serving as RS president in the Chicago suburbs {Geneva, IL} , my heart was touched at all of the things the women in my ward did–for their children, spouses, and friends and ward members. Out there the ward IS everyone’s family and they truly take […]
I’ve been thinking about ward activity lately. There are wards with just a few people to draw from, and other wards where there are more members than callings. I really feel for the Bishop who has to juggle a certain number of members, attitudes, abilities, and strength. The Relief Society President can help with this […]
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