The Relief Society was founded by the Prophet Joseph
Smith on March 17, 1842, in Nauvoo, Illinois. In the days of
its founding, the Relief Society had two main purposes: to
provide relief for the poor and needy and to save souls. The
organization continues today, staying true to those original
guiding principles. Throughout the world, sisters in the
Relief Society work with priesthood holders to carry out the
mission of the Church. They support one another as they:
• Increase their testimonies of Jesus Christ through prayer
and scripture study.
• Seek spiritual strength by following the promptings of
the Holy Ghost.
• Dedicate themselves to strengthening marriages,
families, and homes.
• Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood.
• Delight in service and good works.
• Love life and learning.
• Stand for truth and righteousness.
• Sustain the priesthood as the authority of God on the
earth.
• Rejoice in the blessings of the temple.
• Understand their divine destiny and strive for
exaltation.
If you are in the Relief Society, one way you can contribute
to the mission of the organization is to accept an assignment
to serve as a visiting teacher. As you visit and serve
your assigned sisters, take time to teach the gospel and nurture
friendships. In addition to serving individuals, you can
play an important role in strengthening families.
Leaders in wards and branches ensure that visiting teachers
are assigned to each sister age 18 or older. Priesthood and
Relief Society leaders follow up with visiting teachers to help
meet each sister’s spiritual and temporal needs.
As a sister in Relief Society, you are a member of a
worldwide sisterhood, united in devotion to Jesus Christ. You
join with other daughters of God as a woman of faith, virtue,
vision, and charity, with the sure knowledge that your life has
meaning, purpose, and direction. Through your participation
in Relief Society, you have opportunities to enjoy sisterhood
and companionship, give meaningful service, share your
testimony and your talents, and grow spiritually.
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