Relief Society Web Pages on Church Website Updated - Church News and Events (2025)

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  • 14 November 2019

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The Relief Society General Presidency has implemented a number of improvements to the Relief Society section of ChurchofJesusChrist.org in a continuing effort to provide help and instruction for all Relief Society sisters.

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  • In an effort to organize the many resources already available, the revised web pages have gathered resources especially relevant to women together in one place.
  • The presidency and board hope that the small changes will be the beginning stages of creating a global sisterhood among Relief Society sisters.

“These updates to the website are simple steps forward to connect a global sisterhood.” —Rebecca Mehr, Relief Society general board member

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The Relief Society General Presidency has implemented a number of improvements to the Relief Society section of ChurchofJesusChrist.org in a continuing effort to provide help and instruction for all Relief Society sisters. The improvements include inspiration from prophets, Apostles, and General Officers. The updates are organized in an easy-to-read, tiled template—allowing for easier access and navigation that will help women find the content they need.

Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society General President, spoke of the website’s new look when it launched. “I like to organize things so I can easily find what I need; that helps me function better. We’ve done the same thing with our Relief Society website,” she said in a Facebook post on October 8.

The top section of the new home page, Prophetic Promises, reflects the Relief Society General Presidency’s aim to amplify messages from prophets and apostles. Rebecca Mehr, Susan Porter, and Mindy Booth Baxter, members of the Relief Society General Board Communications Committee, said the presidency’s objective is to help women recognize the critical part they play in the work of salvation by highlighting current prophetic invitations and the real promises being extended to them.

“President Nelson is continuing to extend numerous powerful invitations to women to join in the work of salvation and to gather Israel side by side with the brethren,” Porter said. “We want to draw our sisters’ attention to these prophetic invitations and show them that the Lord needs every sister.”

The section Sister to Sisterreflects the presidency’s desire to connect more personally with each Relief Society sister around the world, by providing inspiration and direction specifically for sisters.

The Women of Covenant, Relief Society in Action, and Ministering Matters sections, located in the middle of the page, were created to show how Relief Society sisters contribute to building the kingdom of God, individually and collectively. These sections give sisters a chance to explore what other Relief Societies and sisters in different communities are doing to further the work of the Lord.

Jennifer Davis, the product manager who worked closely with other team members to create and design the website changes, said she was humbled to see how much love the General Relief Society Presidency and board has for each other and other sisters.

“These women who are called to serve in the Church sit in council together and influence decisions that are made to further the work of the Lord,” she said.

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The Instruction for My Calling section provides resources for Relief Society leaders and teachers. Similar resources are available in Gospel Library and are intended to support local leaders in their training needs, Porter said.

Sister Sharon Eubank, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency and adviser for the communications committee, said in a Facebook post on October 8: “It’s here! All the resources for Relief Society in one place. The Relief Society Website has been updated with regular messages from the general presidency, ministering ideas, updates from Relief Society sisters in action around the world, articles about women in the Church making history, and much more.”

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Much of the content is not new, Mehr added. In an effort to organize and draw attention to the many rich resources already available, the revised web pages have simply gathered resources especially relevant to women together in one place.

The Life Helps, Women Making History, and Inspiration for Women sections are located at the bottom of the page and were created for sisters who are seeking guidance or extra help in their calling and other areas of life. From teaching manuals to blog posts to finding emotional support, this section offers materials, advice, and more that the presidency thought were essential to support women wherever they are in the world. Many of the teaching materials included in these sections are also available in Gospel Library.

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Sister Reyna I. Aburto, Second Counselor of the Relief Society General Presidency, said in a Facebook post on October 8, “I particularly like the [Life Helps] section—when you’re down, stressed, or overwhelmed you can take a look at the resources available to you.”

The web page improvements additionally emphasize the presidency’s desire to put Christ at the center of Relief Society and at the center of women’s lives, Booth Baxter said.

“Our desire is to always focus on Jesus Christ,” Booth Baxter said. “He should be evident in all of our communication and ministering so sisters know that when He is at the center of our lives, they will find peace, hope, and healing.”

A Work in Progress

Mehr said that the website is a work in progress and that various communications channels will continue to be explored and improved to meet the needs of women.Tracy Browning, Lori Draper, Memnet Lopez, and Susie Mullen, who also serve on the board, are involved in the effort to make the website meet the needs of a global sisterhood.

“These updates to the website are simple steps forward to connect a global sisterhood,” Mehr said. “We know that sisters would like additional platforms, features, and content, and we want to learn through these initial efforts how to best meet their needs.”

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The board and presidency are hopeful that the current updates will spur candid conversation and invite honest feedback from sisters to influence future changes. They invite sisters to explore the website and comment on social media about what they like and what they want to see more of.

The Relief Society website will also be available in Spanish and Portuguese and can be found here or under the “Serve and Teach” tab on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

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The Women of Covenant, Relief Society in Action, and Ministering Matters sections were created to show how Relief Society sisters contribute to building the kingdom of God. Photo courtesy of ReliefSociety.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

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The Life Helps, Women Making History, and Inspiration for Women sections were created for sisters who are seeking guidance or extra help in their calling and other areas of life. Photo courtesy of ReliefSociety.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

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FAQs

How many members of Relief Society are there today? ›

Organized in 1842, the Relief Society is the women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Now, nearly seven million members of the Relief Society provide temporal and spiritual relief to our sisters and brothers around the world.

Who calls Relief Society president? ›

Calling a Relief Society Presidency

The bishopric considers her recommendations and extends the callings. A member of the bishopric presents presidency members in a sacrament meeting for sustaining. The bishop sets apart the Relief Society president. Any member of the bishopric may set apart her counselors.

What is good news in the church? ›

The New Testament gospel, or 'good news', is especially the announcement of Jesus' saving death and resurrection. The New Testament explains that it is 'according to the scriptures. ' This means that this good news must be understood in light of the backstory of God's saving acts in history.

How often should Relief Society have activities? ›

Activities: Enrichment activities offered regularly (weekly, monthly, or as determined by ward Relief Society leaders) for sisters with similar needs and interests.

How old will Relief Society be in 2024? ›

The 17th March 2024 is the 182nd anniversary of the organization of Relief Society! Happy Birthday Relief Society! I'm so greatful and honored to be one of Relief Society Sister, we are power breaker, we are Stronger than we think when we come together in love and unity.

How long was Relief Society disbanded? ›

The Relief Society disbanded for a short time in 1844 after the death of Joseph Smith and the exodus of Latter-day Saint to the Salt Lake Valley. It was reorganized in 1867 and still operates today, with millions of members worldwide.

Who was the longest serving Relief Society president? ›

Legacy. Spafford was released as Relief Society General President in 1974 after serving for almost 30 years in that position, the longest term of service in the church's history for a Relief Society president.

How long do Relief Society presidents serve? ›

This can be especially important for leaders of youth and children as well as presidents of the Relief Society and elders quorum. The ideal length of service for leaders varies, but two to five years are often sufficient.

What is the motto of the Relief Society? ›

The motto “Charity Never Faileth” expresses the commitment of Relief Society members to love and nurture one another and to minister graciously to the needs of Church members and others.

What denominations use the Good News Bible? ›

It was endorsed by the late Billy Graham and prominently featured in his Crusades. The Good News Bible was also endorsed by the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention in America, and the Presbyterian Church. In the UK, the Good News Bible has been embraced by Schools, owing to its simplicity and clarity.

What is the best news in the Bible? ›

At its simplest “the good news” is identified with “Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David” (2Tim 2:8; see also Rom 15:16; 1Cor 1:17; Eph 3:6-7).

What Scripture says good news? ›

God reveals this good news through Jesus' ministry, death, and resurrection ( Mark 1:1 ; Rom 1:1-4 ), as in Matt 11:4-5 : “Jesus answered them, 'Go and %%tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good ...

What should I focus on in Relief Society? ›

The following leadership principles will help you, the Relief Society president, and her counselors as you seek to bless the sisters in your ward:
  • Prepare spiritually.
  • Counsel together.
  • Minister to others.
  • Teach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Administer the organization.

Which Sundays are in Relief Society? ›

Second and fourth Sundays: priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women. Fifth Sundays: youth and adult meetings under the direction of the bishop.

What is the goal of Relief Society? ›

To review, the purposes of the Relief Society are to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and seek out and help those in need. As they plan and carry out the programs of the Relief Society, leaders focus their efforts on helping sisters fulfill these purposes.

How big is the Relief Society? ›

The Relief Society is a philanthropic and educational women's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It was founded in 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois, United States, and has more than 7 million members in over 188 countries and territories.

Is Relief Society the largest women's organization in the world? ›

The Relief Society is the world's largest women's organization.

Who is the general Relief Society president today? ›

President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society general president.

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