The following resources are available to help parents, Young Women leaders, and Relief Society leaders strengthen and guide young women. (NOTE: For some of the materials presented, Adobe Acrobat plug-in is required. When downloading the Acrobat plug-in, select the "search" option with a longer download. Netscape users: Adobe Acrobat 5.0 plug-in required.) RESOURCES • Letter from the First Presidency This letter, dated March 19, 2003, was sent to priesthood leaders for discussion with Young Women and Relief Society leaders in ward council meetings. The second page lists six suggestions to help leaders as they develop plans to help young women with the transition into womanhood. • "Embracing Sisterhood: Helping Young Women Successfully Transition into Relief Society" This talk, presented by Sister Bonnie D. Parkin at the spring 2003 open house workshops, provides examples and ideas for implementing the suggestions listed in the First Presidency letter. • "Striving Together" In this talk presented at the spring 2003 open house workshops, Sister Susan W. Tanner offers counsel and encouragement to help Young Women and Relief Society leaders work together. • One-Page Summary This document lists the specific recommendations from the First Presidency letter and provides a brief explanation of each item. Additional Resources “ Your Next Step,” New Era, August 2004, 10. LaRene Porter Gaunt, “Welcome to Relief Society,” Liahona, August 2004, 29. LaRene Porter Gaunt, “Welcome to Relief Society,” Ensign, August 2004, 15.
Letter from the First Presidency This letter, dated March 19, 2003, was sent to priesthood leaders for discussion with Young Women and Relief Society leaders in ward council meetings. The second page lists six suggestions to help leaders as they develop plans to help young women with the transition into womanhood.
"Embracing Sisterhood: Helping Young Women Successfully Transition into Relief Society" This talk, presented by Sister Bonnie D. Parkin at the spring 2003 open house workshops, provides examples and ideas for implementing the suggestions listed in the First Presidency letter.
"Striving Together" In this talk presented at the spring 2003 open house workshops, Sister Susan W. Tanner offers counsel and encouragement to help Young Women and Relief Society leaders work together.
One-Page Summary This document lists the specific recommendations from the First Presidency letter and provides a brief explanation of each item.
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