Experiences Supported by Relief Society

Sisters Prepare to Make Covenants, Including in the House of the Lord

Sisters can find power, protection, direction, joy, and peace as they develop a covenant relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

• “Deciding When to Receive the Endowment” and “Temple Clothing and Garments,” General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 27.2.2, 38.5, Gospel Library

  • These sections include the First Presidency statement on wearing the garment (see 38.5.5).

• Russell M. Nelson, “The Everlasting Covenant,” Liahona, Oct. 2022, 4–11

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Garment of the Holy Priesthood,” Liahona, Sept. 2024, 4-9

• J. Anette Dennis, “Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ,” Liahona, May 2024, 10-13

Sisters Learn About Their Covenant Responsibilities and the Blessings of God’s Power

Women who make and keep covenants help the Lord in His work of salvation and exaltation and have access to God’s power.

• “Priesthood Authority” and “Priesthood Power,” General Handbook, 3.4, 3.5

• Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Treasures,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2019, 76–79

• Dale G. Renlund, “Accessing God’s Power” (worldwide Relief Society devotional, Mar. 16, 2025)

• Dallin H. Oaks, “Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Apr. 2014, 49–52

Worshipping in the Temple and Participating in Family History Work

As sisters worship in the temple and participate in family history work, they help unite families for eternity and receive the healing blessings of the Savior’s Atonement.

• Russell M. Nelson, “Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys,” Liahona, May 2024, 119–23

• Dale G. Renlund, “Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 48–49

• 2025 Relief Society Devotional

Ministering as the Savior Would

As sisters live their covenants by ministering in Christlike ways, they bless the lives of others and draw closer to the Savior themselves.

• “Responsibilities of Ministering Sisters and Brothers,” General Handbook, 21.1

• “Discussion Guide: How Can I Minister to Others During a Crisis?,” ChurchofJesusChrist.org

• Kristin M. Yee, “See the Good in Them” (BYU Women’s Conference, May 2, 2024)

• J. Anette Dennis, “Ministering as the Savior Would,” Liahona, June 2025, 16–19

• Mary Richards and Joel Randall, “Episode 241: Becoming Christlike by Ministering in His Way, with President Camille N. Johnson and Elder Robert M. Daines” (podcast), Church News, May 20, 2025

Participating in Ministering Interviews

Ministering interviews are opportunities to model ministering, show love and appreciation, discover the needs and strengths of members, provide support and resources, and receive inspiration about how to care for each sister.

• “Ministering Interviews,” General Handbook, 21.3 (see also the embedded video)

• D. Todd Christofferson and Camille N. Johnson, “Ministering Interviews,” General Conference Leadership Meeting, Oct. 2024

Providing and Receiving Relief

As sisters partner with Jesus Christ to provide temporal and spiritual relief to others, they will find their own relief in Him.

• “Caring for Women and Children”

• “25 Ways to Participate in Caring for Women and Children”

• Camille N. Johnson, “Jesus Christ Is Relief,” Liahona, May 2023, 81–83

Connecting Righteous Daily Efforts to Covenants

As sisters exercise faith and live their covenants daily, they have access to God’s healing and strengthening power in their lives.

• Mosiah 18:8–10; 24:13–16

• Russell M. Nelson, “The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation,” Liahona, Nov. 2021, 93–96

• 2024 Relief Society Devotional

Effective Gospel Teaching and Learning in Relief Society

Sisters participate in Sunday instruction and counsel about how the principles taught apply to current challenges, needs, and opportunities. Focusing on the Savior will help sisters strengthen their testimonies, receive temple ordinances, keep covenants, and deepen their discipleship. Counseling as part of Relief Society instruction and discussion helps build unity and a sense of belonging in Relief Society.

• “Gospel Learning in Relief Society Meetings,” General Handbook, 9.2.1.2

• Teaching in the Savior’s Way

• Principles of Christlike Teaching

Christ-Centered Relief Society Activities

Activities strengthen sisters’ desires to make and keep covenants and give them opportunities to gather and serve together.

• “Activities,” General Handbook, 9.2.1.3

• JustServe Community Service Guidebook

Home-Centered Gospel Teaching and Learning

Learning and teaching the gospel in the home helps sisters strengthen their own testimonies and those of their family members.

• “Parenting,” Life Help, Gospel Library

Participating in Personal Worship

When sisters learn and live the gospel, their covenant relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ deepens.

• Russell M. Nelson, “Overcome the World and Find Rest,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 95–98

• 2026 Relief Society Devotional

Sharing the Gospel

All sisters have the responsibility to share the gospel, strengthen new members, and reach out to those who are less active.

• “Inviting All to Receive the Gospel,” General Handbook, 9.2.3

• “My Covenant Path,” General Handbook, 23.4.1

Helping Young Women Prepare to Participate in Relief Society

As you help young women progress into Relief Society, they will be strengthened as they continue along the covenant path.

• “Helping Young Women Prepare to Participate in Relief Society,” General Handbook, 9.4

• “Helping Young Women Prepare to Join Relief Society,” General Handbook, 11.4

Leaders Counsel with Adult Ward Members

As leaders prepare spiritually to meet and counsel with members, the Lord will bless you with the inspiration you need.

• “Responsibilities,” General Handbook, 9.3.2.2 (see also embedded video)

• “Caring for Those in Need,” Gospel Library

  • Resources for counseling, life help, self-reliance, temporal preparedness, and addiction recovery.

Self-Reliance

Women are blessed when they learn to develop spiritual, physical, and emotional self-reliance, always relying on the Lord.

• “Providing for Temporal Needs and Building Self-Reliance,” General Handbook, 22

• “In the Lord’s Way: Caring for Members Who Have Temporal or Emotional Needs”

• “Welfare and Self-Reliance Resources,” Gospel Library