Relief Society 1
When was the RS organized?
1842
How many members worldwide are in the Relief Society today (approximately)?
over 7 million
Where was SGK born?
Phelps New York
Which Relief Society president helped begin the Church’s welfare program?
Amy Brown Lyman (served 1940–1945)
T or F After serving as general secretary she served as a counselor in the general RS presidency.
T
Who was the first president of the Relief Society?
Emma Smith
How many of Sarah Granger Kimballs kids were adopted?
3
What the name of SGK spouse?
Hiram Kimball
Who was the secretary when the RS was first organized?
Eliza R Snow
What did SGK do on Nov 18 1868?
She laid the corner stone of the churches first ever RS building
T or f the relief society was first organized in Kirkland Ohio
F Nauvoo
Who was Sarah Granger Kimball?
She was one of the founder of relief society
What idea of SGK first started the RS efforts?
To sew flannel shirts for the workers building the temple and Nauvoo house?
In 1857 SGK was called to be the RS president of what ward in SLC?
15th
Who is the current president of the general RS?
Camille N Johnson
T or F Sarah Granger Kimball married someone who was not a member of the LDS Church?
T
How does serving in the Relief Society help women prepare for temple covenants?
It teaches Christlike service, unity, and obedience — the same principles we covenant to live in the temple.
What role did Emma Smith play in shaping the Relief Society?
She was its first president and helped set its foundation of faith, compassion, and service
How many years did SGK serve as RS president?
42 years until her dealth
Eliza R Snow, known for known for her role as the second general president of the RS and as a poet she was also a plural wife to whom?
Joseph Smith and later Brigham Young
How many children does Sarah Granger have?
6
How old was SGK when the RS was organized?
24
How many women came to the very first meeting of RS to sew the flannel shirts?
12
In addition to her ward calling as RS president, SGK also served as what starting in 1880?
General Secretary of the RS
How old was Eliza R Snow when the RS was first organized?
38