
Episode 5 — Looking toward Eternity
The Nauvoo Temple: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast
Founding of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo
This chapter explores the establishment of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo in 1842, tracing its origins back to a sewing society and its mission to prepare women for temple ordinances. It highlights the involvement of key women like Emma Smith, Sarah Kimball, and Eliza Arsenault, and delves into Joseph Smith's empowering words to the women regarding their authority and blessings. The chapter also discusses the significance of Relief Society's historical role in empowering women to access priesthood power and fulfill the work of the Lord.
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