Ward Relief Society Presidency and Secretary

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Dear Relief Society leaders,

This is an exciting time to serve in the Relief Society! President Russell M. Nelson has lifted our vision to a higher and holier way to serve, and he has called on every sister to be an active participant in the work. As you think about your new responsibilities, you will realize that your calling is not a list of things to do but a sacred opportunity to minister with love and help women prepare for the blessings of eternal life.

When you are set apart, you will be given authority through priesthood keys to lead and fulfill this calling. As you humbly seek Heavenly Father’s will, you will receive revelation to guide you. Your presidency, the ward council, and the bishop are also sources of support. Heavenly Father will magnify your efforts as you minister with love to His daughters, doing His work in His way.

We pray that you will feel joy and peace as you serve the Lord to the best of your ability. You have been called to minister to Relief Society sisters. As a newly called leader in the Relief Society, you will likely feel a range of emotions about your responsibilities. Remember that you are not alone. This calling is a partnership with the Lord. As you seek the Lord’s guidance in serving the sisters in your ward, He will magnify your efforts at home and in your calling. You will feel His love for you, for the sisters, and for their families.

With love,

Jean B. Bingham
Sharon Eubank
Reyna I. Aburto

The Relief Society General Presidency


Note: All references below come from Handbook 2: Administering the Church (2010).

Relief Society Presidents

  • Serve on the ward council (9.3.1).
  • Meet regularly with the bishop (9.2.1, 9.2.2).
  • Visit homes with welfare needs (9.6.1).
  • Submit names of sisters for Relief Society callings (9.2.2.1).
  • Coordinate Relief Society efforts during emergencies (9.2.2.1).
  • Teach Relief Society leaders (9.2.2.1).
  • Oversee records and finances (9.2.2.1).

Relief Society Presidencies

  • Hold Relief Society presidency meetings (9.3.2).
  • Plan and conduct Relief Society Sunday meetings (9.4.1).
  • Help with missionary work (9.2.2.2).
  • Help with temple and family history work (9.2.2.2).
  • Coordinate efforts with elders quorum presidency (9.2.2.2).

Ministering:

  • Organize and oversee service of ministering sisters (9.2.2.2).
  • Coordinate ministering efforts with elders quorum presidency (9.5.2).
  • Instruct ministering sisters (9.5.1).
  • Hold ministering interviews (9.5.4).

Teaching:

  • Orient new teachers using Teaching in the Savior’s Way (5.5.3.2).
  • Ensure that teaching is edifying and doctrinally correct (9.4.2).
  • Visit each Relief Society sister once a year (9.2.2.2).
  • Address welfare needs (9.6).
  • Provide compassionate service (9.6.2).
  • Implement literacy efforts (9.6.3).
  • Strengthen young Relief Society sisters (9.7).

Ward Relief Society Secretaries

  • Prepare agendas (9.2.3).
  • Attend meetings, take notes, track assignments (9.2.3).
  • Schedule ministering interviews (9.2.3).
  • Compile attendance reports (9.2.3).
  • Prepare a list of young women entering Relief Society (9.2.3).
  • Assist the presidency in preparing a budget (9.2.3).

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