Relief Society

The Relief Society (RS) is a philanthropic and educational women's organization and an official auxiliary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Founded in 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois, USA, the Relief Society is one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the world, claiming more than 6 million members in over 170 countries and territories. The motto of the Relief Society, which is found in Moroni 7:... more

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  • Mar 17, 1842
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