Facts about the general Young Women meeting:

• It is for all young women, their mothers, and Young Women leaders.
• It includes messages specifically for young women of the Church delivered by a member of the First Presidency and members of the Young Women general presidency.
• It is generally held the Saturday prior to general conference in the spring.
• Those who live in areas where the meeting is broadcast live by satellite should meet to watch it together.
• Those who live in areas where the meeting is not broadcast live by satellite should meet to watch it when the rebroadcast or recording is available.
• The talks given at the annual general Young Women meeting are published as part of the general conference issue of the Church magazines.

Previous Messages to Young Women

2007 ~ Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts

• Susan W. Tanner, “Daughters of Heavenly Father,” Ensign, May 2007, 106–9
• Julie B. Beck, “Remembering, Repenting, and Changing,” Ensign, May 2007, 109–12
• Elaine S. Dalton, “Stay on the Path,” Ensign, May 2007, 112–14
• President Gordon B. Hinckley, “Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Unceasingly,” Ensign, May 2007, 115–17

The sheet music for the song "If the Savior Stood Beside Me," which was sung at the 2007 general Young Women meeting, was printed in the October 1993 issue of the Friend. A fourth verse was written for the general Young Women meeting. The sheet music is available in PDF format: "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" . Also look for this music in the August 2007 New Era.

The arrangement for "As Zion's Youth in Latter Days," which was also sung at the 2007 general Young Women meeting, is available from Jackman Music in Provo, Utah, 801-225-0859.

2006 ~ Arise and Shine Forth

• Susan W. Tanner, “I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up,” Ensign, May 2006, 103–5
• Julie B. Beck, “You Have a Noble Birthright,” Ensign, May 2006, 106–8
• Elaine S. Dalton, “It Shows in Your Face,” Ensign, May 2006, 109–11
• President James E. Faust, “Your Light—a Standard to All Nations,” Ensign, May 2006, 111–14

2005 ~ A Great and a Marvelous Work

• Susan W. Tanner, “Glad Tidings from Cumorah,” Ensign, May 2005, 104–6
• Julie B. Beck, “A Work for Me to Do,” Ensign, May 2005, 107–9
• Elaine S. Dalton, “He Knows You by Name,” Ensign, May 2005, 109–11
• President Thomas S. Monson, “Be Thou an Example,” Ensign, May 2005, 112–15

2004 ~ Search, Pray, Believe

• Susan W. Tanner, “All Things Shall Work Together for Your Good,” Ensign, May 2004, 104–7
• Julie B. Beck, “My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures,” Ensign, May 2004, 107–9
• Elaine S. Dalton, “Believe!,” Ensign, May 2004, 110–12
• President Gordon B. Hinckley, “Stay on the High Road,” Ensign, May 2004, 112–15

2003 ~ Be Steadfast in Christ

• Susan W. Tanner, “Steadfast in Our Covenants,” Ensign, May 2003, 100–102
• Julie B. Beck, “There Is Hope Smiling Brightly before Us,” Ensign, May 2003, 103–5
• Elaine S. Dalton, “Press Forward and Be Steadfast,” Ensign, May 2003, 105–7
• James E. Faust, “The Virtues of Righteous Daughters of God,” Ensign, May 2003, 108–11

2002 ~ Stand Ye in Holy Places

• Sharon G. Larsen, “Standing in Holy Places,” Ensign, May 2002, 91–93
• Carol B. Thomas, “Strengthen Home and Family,” Ensign, May 2002, 94–96
• Margaret D. Nadauld, “Hold High the Torch,” Ensign, May 2002, 96–98
• Thomas S. Monson, “Pathways to Perfection,” Ensign, May 2002, 99–101

2001 ~ Let the Holy Spirit Guide

• Sharon G. Larsen, “Your Celestial Guide,” Ensign, May 2001, 86–88
• Carol B. Thomas, “Developing Our Talent for Spirituality,” Ensign, May 2001, 88–90
• Margaret D. Nadauld, “A Comforter, a Guide, a Testifier,” Ensign, May 2001, 90–92
• President Gordon B. Hinckley, “How Can I Become the Woman of Whom I Dream?” Ensign, May 2001, 93–96

2000 ~ Stand as a Witness

• Sharon G. Larsen, “Standing with God,” Ensign, May 2000, 88–90
• Carol B. Thomas, “Integrity,” Ensign, May 2000, 91–92
• Margaret D. Nadauld, “Stand as a Witness,” Ensign, May 2000, 93–95
• President James E. Faust, “Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor,” Ensign, May 2000, 95–97

1999 ~ The Lord Is My Light

• Sharon G. Larsen, “Your Light in the Wilderness,” Ensign, May 1999, 89–91
• Carol B. Thomas, “Spiritual Power of Our Baptism,” Ensign, May 1999, 91–93
• Margaret D. Nadauld, “Follow the Light,” Ensign, May 1999, 94–96
• President Thomas S. Monson, “Your Celestial Journey,” Ensign, May 1999, 96–98

1998 ~ Turning Hearts to the Family

• Margaret D. Nadauld, “Turning Hearts to the Family,” Ensign, May 1998, 89–91
• Carol B. Thomas, “Understanding Our True Identity,” Ensign, May 1998, 91–92
• Sharon G. Larsen, “Young Women—Titles of Liberty,” Ensign, May 1998, 93–94
• President James E. Faust, “How Near to the Angels,” Ensign, May 1998, 95–97

1997 ~ Faith in Every Footstep

• Bonnie D. Parkin, “Finding Faith in Every Footstep,” Ensign, May 1997, 84–85
• Virginia H. Pearce, “Keep Walking, and Give Time a Chance,” Ensign, May 1997, 86–87
• Janette Hales Beckham, “Modern Pioneers,” Ensign, May 1997, 91–92
• President Thomas S. Monson, “Pioneers All,” Ensign, May 1997, 93–95

1996 ~ Follow the Prophet

• Janette Hales Beckham, “Sustaining the Living Prophets,” Ensign, May 1996, 84–85
• Virginia H. Pearce, “Listening with New Ears,” Ensign, May 1996, 85–86
• Bonnie D. Parkin, “An Anchor for Eternity—and Today,” Ensign, May 1996, 90–91
• President Gordon B. Hinckley, “Stand True and Faithful,” Ensign, May 1996, 91–94

1995 ~ Experiment upon the Word

• Virginia H. Pearce, “Trying the Word of God,” Ensign, May 1995, 89
• Bonnie D. Parkin, “Fat-Free Feasting,” Ensign, May 1995, 90
• Janette C. Hales, “Ye Shall Feast upon This Fruit,” Ensign, May 1995, 91–92
• Thomas S. Monson, “A Time to Choose,” Ensign, May 1995, 97–98
• President Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Light within You,” Ensign, May 1995, 99

1994 ~ Faith

• Virginia H. Pearce, “Faith Is the Answer,” Ensign, May 1994, 92–94
• Patricia P. Pinegar, “Increase in Faith,” Ensign, May 1994, 94–96
• Janette C. Hales, “Growing Up Spiritually,” Ensign, May 1994, 96–98
• Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” Ensign, May 1994, 98–100