Relief Society
Women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the organization in Ethipoia, see Relief Society of Tigray.
The Relief Society is a philanthropic and educational women's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It was founded in 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois, United States, and has more than 7 million members in over 188 countries and territories.[1] The Relief Society is often referred to by the church and others as "one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the world."[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Formation | March 17, 1842 |
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Type | Non-profit |
Purpose | Gospel instruction, women's/familial support, humanitarian aid |
Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Membership | Over 7 million women, in over 188 countries[1] |
General President | Camille N. Johnson |
Parent organization | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Website | www |
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