Relief Society Council Ideas

If you’ve ever wondered how your Relief Society Council should go, you’re not alone. Many of us want to be told exactly what to do and how to do it, but this is a worldwide church which means that every ward is going to look different. So, where do we start?

The Church handbook states that “a member of the presidency leads the sisters in counseling together for five to ten minutes about relevant challenges, needs, and opportunities. Focusing on the Savior in this counseling will help sisters build testimonies, receive temple ordinances, keep covenants, and increase their discipleship. The Relief Society presidency selects topics to counsel about based on the needs of the sisters.”

So, while every ward is unique and should choose topics that are based on the needs of their sisters, here are some general topics, discussion prompts, and questions to get you started.

>>Relief Society Conducting Sheet & Lesson Outline<<

Relief Society Council Topics

• Family History
• Temple Covenants
• The Youth
• Missionary Work
• Ministering
• Spiritual Gifts
• Women and the Priesthood
• Senior Missions
• The Atonement of Jesus Christ
• Humanitarian Work
• Service Opportunities
• Marriage
• Raising Children
• Sharing Goodness
• Preparedness
• Following the Prophet
• Scripture Study tips

Discussion Prompts

• Have sisters share how missionary work has blessed their life.
• Have everyone share a scripture study tip that has worked for them.
• Teach one FamilySearch basic and ask if anyone needs help.
• Share what has recently been taught about senior missions and open it up for discussion.
• Discuss service opportunities that are happening in your area.

Questions

• How can we support the youth in our ward?
• What does making and keeping covenants mean?
• How has Christ’s atonement worked in your life?
• What is a promise or an invitation that the prophet has shared recently?
• What is one of your spiritual gifts?

As you can see, there are several topics you can discuss, and a myriad of ways to ask or discuss those topics. The Relief Society Instagram page also shares some great ideas! Remember to let the Spirit guide. President Johnson shared, “It’s a tender time where sisters have the opportunity to open up and share their most personal feelings about what’s happening in their lives, all with a focus on our Savior Jesus Christ.”

And if you’re teaching or conducting Relief Society, here is your cheat sheet to make it way easier!