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Emily Belle Freeman
American church leader From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Emily Belle Freeman (born December 31, 1969) has been the sixteenth Young Women general president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since August 2023.
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Early life and career
Freeman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to McKinley McVichie Oswald and Leslie James Oswald and grew up in Sandy, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University, and later the University of Utah.
Freeman is the author of over twenty published books, including the bestselling "The Ten Virgins." She has also spoken at a variety of conferences, workshops and gatherings. She taught for many years in the Church Educational System.[1][2]
In 2022, Utah Valley Magazine named Freeman "Person of the Year" for her approach to connection amidst challenges.[3]
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LDS Church service
Freeman previously served as the president of both the Young Women and Relief Society organizations in her local ward.[1]
A new Young Women general presidency was announced on April 1, 2023, during the church's general conference. On August 1, Freeman, along with her counselors, Tamara W. Runia and Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, replaced Bonnie H. Cordon, Michelle D. Craig, and Becky Craven.[4]
As of December 2024, Freeman has spoken twice in general conference. An October 2023 address was entitled "Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ"[5] and her October 2024 talk was entitled "Live Up to Your Privileges."[6]
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Personal life
Freeman married Gregory Garth Freeman in the Los Angeles California Temple on December 19, 1989. They are the parents of five children,[1] including taking in and unofficially adopting one of Greg's high school lacrosse players, Garett Bolles, who has lived as one of the family since that time. Bolles has played professional football for the Denver Broncos since 2017.[7] Bolles compares his experience to the film, The Blind Side.[8]
Publications
- Emily Belle Freeman (2020). Grace Where You Are (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book) ISBN 9781629727271
- —— (2017). Even This: Getting to the Place Where You Can Trust God With Anything (Salt Lake City, Utah: Shadow Mountain Publishing) ISBN 9781629723389
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