Also Known As: R.S.
Example: The Relief Society service project
last month was to make quilts for those in need.
Related Resources:
Relief
Society Category LDS
Church Leaders, Titles, Callings, and Presidents Women
and the Priesthood
Definition:
Organization of adult women of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, which complements the priesthood. The Relief Society
was organized by the Prophet
Joseph Smith
in 1842.
Related Terms
• Charity
• Joseph
Smith
• Latter-day
Saints
• Priesthood
Find Relief Society visiting teaching helps, Home, Family, and Personal Enrichment
activity ideas and other Relief Society resources.
Explanation of the LDS Church Organization.
FAQ regarding women's role in the LDS Church.
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