Sunday, December 18, 2016

2017 Relief Society Curriculum

The Relief Society lessons for the 2nd and 3rd Sunday's each month will be from the newly published Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley.  You can download the manual to your mobile device via the Gospel Library app, you can access it on lds.org and most wards will still probably order a few hard copies (or you can purchase your own hard copy at store.lds.org).

The 1st Sunday of the month is taught by a presidency member on topics that they have felt inspired to share. The 4th Sunday of the month is a lesson taught based on a General Conference talk (determined by the Bishop or Branch President).

Having served in callings over the years that gave me chances to teach these various lessons - I know the value of the sisters coming prepared to learn and participate.  A large part of that preparation comes through reading the lesson in advance and doing our part to invite the Spirit into our Relief Society meetings.

I am looking forward to this year and studying the words of President Hinckley. With the exception of more recent converts, most of us will have a personal connection to him and his teachings. What a blessing it will be to recall those times we heard him speak and felt the Spirit bear witness of his words.

-Lorie Pierce