On the exterior of the Salt Lake Temple there are many celestial symbols such as moonstones, sunstones, starstones, etc. On the central west tower of the Salt Lake Temple on the upper section is the constellation of the Big Dipper. Why?
All of these celestial symbols are reminders of the vision of Abraham in the [...]
Why the Big Dipper on the Salt Lake Temple?
Quotes
"In the beginning, God created man, male and female, and bestow’d upon man certain blessings peculiar to a man of God, of which woman partook, so that without the female all things cannot be restor’d to the earth. It takes all to restore the Priesthood." (Bishop Newel K. Whitney, Nauvoo RS Minute Book)
Conclusion of the First Year of the Female Relief Society
I have worked my way through the first year of the meetings of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo. Meetings discontinued for almost nine months. There is still the next year to go through.
Eliza tacks on an epistle, explaining that she would have put this in the beginning of the book, but [...]
To Our Relief Society Presidents
Relief Society Presidents! Do you feel overwhelmed with your calling? Are you juggling everything? Are you in a slump, because it’s just too much? I have a shot of juice that hopefully will fill your empty reservoir and get you moving again. There are really only two responsibilities a [...]
For Your Relief Society Birthday Dinner
For your Relief Society Birthday dinner, you may want to provide some historical fodder at each table. Feel free to use this, or make up your own with information from this site; and have fun!
Q) When Joseph Smith said, “I now turn the key in your behalf in the name of the Lord, and this [...]
RS Community-West Jordan, Utah
“Our Relief Society has started a challenge program called “I AM LOVED” in January, introducing the first month of goals. This will continue for a second month, with new goals, then culminate in time for our Relief Society Birthday Dinner in March. I hope the sisters won’t stop there, though. This challenge [...]
Gospel Principles Lessons
How are we doing, teaching the Gospel Principles lessons in Relief Society? I’ve heard a mixture of groans and interest, but not a huge song of delight. They’re shorter lessons and I know some of you are wishing there was more material to draw from. Well, I have some thoughts and ideas [...]
How Beautiful Thy Temples
One of the great things about reading talks from the Brethren is that besides giving us deeper understanding, they dig up some inspiring quotes from others that we either aren’t aware of, or don’t know where to find. Thanks, Elders!
From Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s talk (given at a BYU Family History Fireside, March 2002), [...]
Minutes for the 15th, 16th, and 18th Meetings
All meetings were held in the Grove.
The Fifteenth meeting was held on August 4th, 1842:
More discussion about worthiness, forgiveness, and objections began the meeting.
Emma also mentioned her trip to Quincy, to the Governor. This trip was to hand over a petition for the protection of the prophet. The governor was polite and promised [...]
Eternal Marriages Take a Lifetime of Practice
So many casual marriages, so many petty divorces. I’ve heard too many instances where irreconcilable differences is the excuse of the day.
I recently heard, once again, a man lamenting his recent divorce. He and his wife still get along for the sake of the children, but they themselves cannot live with one another [...]
The Blessings and Responsibilities of Womanhood
I apologize for the length of this post, but I cut it down to only what was important. Print it out and read it, study it, and accept it. This is a prelude to the Proclamation given by President Spencer W. Kimball. Even though we all have different situations, tests, and circumstances, [...]
The History of the Relief Society
This article gives you the history, purposes, and destiny of the Relief Society at a glance.
