 Relief Society Seal | |
| Formation | March 17, 1842 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Gospel instruction, women's/familial support, humanitarian aid |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Membership | Over 7 million women, in over 188 countries[1] |
General President | Camille N. Johnson |
Parent organization | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Website | www |
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.[1] The Relief Society is often referred to by the church and others as "one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the world."[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
- ^ a b "Relief Society to Celebrate 175 Years in 2017 - Church News and Events".
- ^ Sally H. Barlow and Allen E. Bergin, "Religion and Mental Health from a Mormon Perspective", in Harold George Koenig (ed.) Handbook of Religion and Mental Health (San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press, 1998) pp. 225–44 at 233.
- ^ "Churches, others help BelAir Family Center" Archived 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine, The Times-Herald [Newnan, Georgia], 2010-01-06.
- ^ "4 Functions of the Relief Society", ComeUntoChrist.org.
- ^ "Utah.com". Retrieved January 22, 2011.
- ^ Brooke Adams, "LDS women urged to strengthen connections, avoid judging", Salt Lake Tribune, 2010-09-25.
- ^ Smillie, Dirk (July 23, 1997). "Mormon Trek Now Has a Global Reach". Christian Science Monitor.
- ^ Harvey Shepherd, "Mormon growth sparks a building boom in Quebec", Montreal Gazette, 2006-11-25, p. K10.