Relief Society

	FEATURES Purpose of Relief Society The purpose of Relief Society, as established by the Lord, is to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life. Increase faith and personal righteousness. Strengthen families and homes. Serve the Lord and His children. Strengthen the Image of the Church In the most recent BYU Women’s Conference, held May 1, 2009, Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles asked, “How do we let our light shine in a way we are better understood by those who are not of our faith?” Elder Perry said: “It’s the members that make the image of the Church. There are several things we can do as members to help people become more aware of our beliefs.” Elder Perry suggested that we: Listen. Know the doctrine. Live the standards of the Church. Be exemplary citizens. Be good neighbors. Open our mouth. Extend invitations. Use technology. Be bold but not overbearing. Elder L. Tom Perry, “For the Strength of the Lord: The Image of the Church.” A Call to All Ward Relief Society Presidents and Sisters In the May 3, 2009, CES fireside Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gave the following counsel: “Today I raise an apostolic voice of warning about the potentially stifling, suffocating, suppressing, and constraining impact of some kinds of cyberspace interactions and experiences upon our souls. . . . I plead with you to beware of the sense-dulling and spiritually destructive influence of cyberspace technologies that are used to produce high fidelity and that promote degrading and evil purposes” (“Things as They Really Are,” CES fireside for young adults, May 3, 2009). As a Relief Society general presidency we encourage Relief Society presidents to counsel with their bishops in considering using this talk as a first Sunday lesson. We are grateful for your diligent service. Note: You can click the link in the paragraph above to read the entire talk. Orienting New Leaders A training and orientation handout was shared in the recent Relief Society training. It shares the vision and goals of the Relief Society general presidency. It can by used to orient new Relief Society leaders to their callings and as a guide for auxiliary and priesthood leaders for ongoing leadership training. Also available in English (print in color), English (print in black & white), Español (print in color), and Español (print in black & white). Create TITLE VIDEO Create (running time 1:40)   Presidency Messages What instructions are coming to us from the Relief Society general presidency? Relief Society Events What dates do I need to be aware of? First Presidency Letters What instructions are coming to us from the First Presidency? Frequently Asked Questions What instructions are coming to us from the Relief Society general presidency?	SHORTCUTS Relief Society Index / Site Map   NEW! Frequently Asked Questions   June - Visiting Teaching Message   July - Visiting Teaching Message   General Relief Society Presidency and Board