Happy birthday to the Relief Society! Shelbey Neil takes us on a journey through her research of 2 decades of discourses by Eliza R. Snow. She shares quotes both powerful and spicy from the early, semi-official church publication The Women's Exponent. Shelbey discusses how the Relief Society organization has changed since its inception and shares her vision for its future. 

Follow Shelbey on Instagram @ldschangemakers for ideas (within church policy) on how to increase gender equality in the church.

Resources: 

Eliza R. Snow's public discourses, Emmeline B. Wells diaries, and other writings: churchhistorianspress.org

"The Historical Relationship of Mormon Women and Priesthood" by Linda K. Newell: https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V18N03_23.pdf 

Relief Society Healing by Anthony Sweat: https://anthonysweat.com/relief-society-healing/