SALT LAKE CITY-Saturday evening, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducted its annual women’s conference which always occurs during October general conference.
This occurred at the theater at the Conference Center north of Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City.
Church President Russell M. Nelson lauded the women of the Church for their heroism in his remarks.
He also encouraged the sisters of the Kingdom to create “places of security” for their families and to “prepare their minds to be faithful to God.”
Next, Sister Sharon Eubank, the first counselor of the general presidency of the Relief Society, lauded women for their ability to “remove prejudice and build unity.”
Sister Eubank exhorted sisters in the Kingdom to be complementary in serving one another.
The next speaker was President Dallin H. Oaks, the First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church.
President Oaks reminded women of the Church to be of good cheer and not to despair. He also encouraged women to have “unshakable faith” in the Gospel of Christ.
The following speaker was Sister Cristina B. Franco, the second counselor in the Church’s Primary General Presidency. She spoke of how all mortals are broken in one way or another and how the Savior can heal them.
The following speaker was Sister Rebecca M. Craven, the second counselor in the Young Women’s general presidency. She said Christ has given everyone a blueprint to return to Father in Heaven’s presence. This consists of His Atonement in galvanizing us in making improvements in our lives.
In conclusion, President Henry B. Eyring, the second counselor in the First Presidency, said women “are at the heart” of creating a Zion society like unto the city of Enoch as recorded in the book of Moses in The Pearl of Great Price.
President Eyring lauded women for their innate ability to “allay contention and to promote righteousness” in the home.
