Cosponsored by the Relief Society
Gather All Safely In Christ April 30–May 1, 2020 Welcome to BYU Women’s Conference
Dear Sisters, Welcome to the 2020 Brigham Young University Women’s Conference. We are delighted to have you here, and we thank you for bringing that special “Women’s Conference” spirit of charity and commitment with you. We are very grateful for the co-sponsorship of this conference by the Relief Society. Their guidance and influence in all of our preparations are unparalleled. Together we hope that you will feel answers to your concerns, comfort for your struggles, and encouragement in your efforts. This year’s theme, Gather All Safely In Christ, comes from President Russell M. Nelson’s emphasis on the gathering of scattered Israel in preparation for the Savior’s Second Coming. He has reached out to all of us, daughters of Heavenly Parents, and asked that we do all in our power to assist in bringing our brothers and sisters to Jesus Christ and the blessings of the plan of salvation. In this conference we will explore the many ways we can facilitate this great gathering. We also invite you to respond to our invitation, described on the Women’s Conference website and social media pages, to help illustrate the many ways sisters are contributing to the gathering of Israel. Please share your examples and experiences with us, and we will share them with attendees at Women’s Conference this year. We especially note the second Sister-to-Sister Event on Friday morning as our sister leaders answer questions and concerns from around the world and here at home. We invite you to take advantage of the service opportunities available at the Marriott Center on Thursday morning and during our Thursday evening service event. We thank you in advance for the good you will do. We also thank our friends at Deseret Book for providing another outstanding entertainment event for you on Thursday evening. Our gratitude grows each year for all those who have a part in making this conference possible. And we are especially grateful to have you gather with us this year.
Sandra Rogers Chair, 2020 BYU Women’s Conference
BYU Women’s Conference Committee
Sandra Rogers, Chair Kristin Gerdy Kyle Reyna I. Aburto Rebecca Mehr Jeanne Burgon Michelle Moore Jana Eubank Lynne Nielsen Ruth Gardner Stephanie Norris Lita Little Giddins Lorelie Sander Jamie Glenn Emily Sanderson Linda Godfrey Melinda Semadeni Kimberly Huff Mackenzie Sylvester Jean Hwang Salote Tukuafu Jennefer Johnson Peggy Worthen Shelby Killpack Marriott Center General Sessions
[ THURSDAY, APRIL 30]
Thursday Morning Thursday Afternoon Opening Session General Session 9:00–10:15 a.m. 3:45–5:00 p.m. Sandra Rogers Kate Holbrook Gather All Safely In Christ The Continuing Restoration and the Gathering of Israel
[ FRIDAY, MAY 1]
Friday Morning Friday Afternoon General Session Closing Session 9:00–10:15 a.m. 3:45–5:00 p.m. Reyna I. Aburto Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Becky Craven Patricia T. Holland Lisa L. Harkness Tracy Browning, moderator Sister to Sister Event
Instant Choir Join with your Women’s Conference friends and share your testimony through music by participating in the 2020 BYU Women’s Conference Instant Choir. All information, including music, is available on our website, womensconference.byu.edu. Come and sing with 500 of your newest friends at the Thursday morning opening session. Rehearsal starts promptly at 6:30 a.m.! [ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] [ 12:30–1:30 p.m. ] [ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ]
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) • 19,000 CAP
Is the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written Deep Truth is Truth [pg. 17] Hearts Knit Together in Unity [pg. 22] in Our Hearts? [pg. 13] Becky Craven Reyna I. Aburto Sue Clark Michelle D. Craig Sharon Eubank [Kim B. Clark [Bonnie H. Cordon [Jean B. Bingham
SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) • 3,375 CAP
Come Follow Me for Individuals [pg. 13] A Prophetic Plea to Women: “Shape the Future “I Will Be What I Believe” [pg. 22] Melinda Semadeni by Helping to Gather Scattered Israel” [pg. 18] Kandyce Ciarrocchi Hank Smith Heidi Allsop John Bytheway [ [Susan R. Madsen [
BALLROOM, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 1,300 CAP | OVERFLOW
When We Feel Alone: “I Will Come to You” Forsaking Contention [pg. 18] Taking Time to Talk: (John 14:18) [pg. 14] Sharon Hiatt Communication in Marriage [pg. 22] Whitney Johnson Julie Haupt Katrina Christensen [Julianne Holt-Lunstad [ [Brent Christensen
DE JONG CONCERT HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 1,280 CAP | OVERFLOW Forgiving Oneself and “Walk[ing] in the Raising Resilient Children by Being “Bring Up Your Children in Light and Truth” Newness of Life” (Romans 6:4) [pg. 14] Resilient Parents [pg. 18] (D&C 93:40) [pg. 23] Michael D. Newman Toni Carlson Maren Daines [Deborah Hawley [Jennifer Beck Carter [Ryan Eggett AUDITORIUM, JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) • 855 CAP | OVERFLOW
Marriage Is Worth the Work [pg. 14] Divorce, Death, Blended Families and the Receiving the Tender Mercies Amy Sackett Sealing Covenant [pg. 19] of the Lord [pg. 23] Alan Sackett Marie K. Hafen Shelly Edwards Jorgensen [ [Bruce C. Hafen [Marilee Killpack
3220–3224 WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 580 CAP | OVERFLOW Strengthen and Unify Children and Youth When Some Choose Not to Be Gathered Increasing Our Spiritual Capacity to in the Gospel [pg. 14] to Christ [pg. 19] Receive Revelation [pg. 23] Steven J. Lund Sue Samson Peterson Janet Jenks [ Shauna Ogden [Julie Harps [Jeanne N. Burgon ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY ALUMNI & VISITORS CENTER (HC) • 500 CAP | OVERFLOW
Ministering Is the Foundation of Gathering “The Lord of the Vineyard Labored also The Prophet Is Leading the Gathering [pg. 24] [pg. 15] with Them” (Jacob 5:72) [pg. 19] Patrick Degn Starr Anderson Shawna Borg Carol Costley [Memnet Lopez [Julie Olson [ 4 THURSDAY [ April 30 ] Concurrent Sessions
[ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] [ 12:30–1:30 p.m. ] [ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ]
PARDOE THEATRE, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 580 CAP | OVERFLOW
Equally Yoked in the Work of Salvation [pg. 15] Dating and Marriage: Trust in the Lord [pg. 24] Jana Eubank Preparation and Good Choices [pg. 19] Leslie Soderberg Kevin Eubank Laura Morrin Kelly Wosnik [ [Brian Willoughby [Tangiteina Paletu’a Kinikini
MADSEN RECITAL HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 435 CAP | OVERFLOW
Put Off the Natural Man and Gather to the “Circle of Sisterhood”: Blessed by Diversity [pg. 20] Our Personal Journey Towards Christ [pg. 24] Family of God [pg. 15] Lita Little Giddins (moderator) Christy Spencer JoAnn Tominaga Jamie Glenn Christine Van Wagenen J.B. Haws Perpetua Lynne Nielsen [ [Salote Tukuafu [
VARSITY THEATRE, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 385 CAP | OVERFLOW
Look For the Good: Interfaith Efforts [pg. 16] Gathering Families through the Truths Taught Successfully Gathering a Blended Family [pg. 25] John R. Taylor in the Family Proclamation [pg. 20] Kristin Gerdy Kyle Amy Pickering Wylie Annie Godfrey Calee Reed Adams [ [Kory Godfrey [
2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) • 300 CAP | OVERFLOW
Gathering as a Ward [pg. 16] “He Won’t Forget Your Work”: The Great Plan of Happiness: Heidi Weight Early Returning Missionaries [pg. 20] Heavenly Father’s Plan of Love [pg. 25] Janet Mitchell Janeal Irving Ashley Baird [ [Stephen Diederich [Jana Winters Parkin
BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) • 360 CAP | OVERFLOW
“Hold On in His Love”: Helping to Prevent Drawing Others to the Savior through The Sabbath: A Dedicated Day [pg. 25] Youth Suicide [pg. 16] Your Example [pg. 21] Jennifer Coleman Keri Hermann Ada S. Wilson Lynette Bowen [Greg Hudnall [Diana Hasler Hoelscher [
2260 BYU CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) • 200 CAP Cuando algunos eligen no ser congregados Darse el tiempo para conversar: Los tesoros espirituales de la adoración en Cristo [pg. 17] La comunicación en el matrimonio [pg. 21] en el templo [pg. 26] Effy Briseño Maria Luisa Torres Maria Paspuel [Miguel Giraldo [David J. Torres [Nery Muller
5 [ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] [ 12:30–1:30 p.m. ] [ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ]
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) • 19,000 CAP
“Endowed with Power from on High” Participating in the Gathering Whatever The Lord Knows You and is Aware of You [pg. 35] (D&C 38:32) [pg. 27] Our Circumstance [pg. 31] Rosemary Thackeray Barbara Morgan Gardner Cristina B. Franco Astrid Tuminez Rosemary Wixom Lisa L. Harkness [ [Joy D. Jones [ SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) • 3,375 CAP
Gather to Be Perfected but Not Perfect [pg. 27] Finding Hope and Help When Struggling with Scripture Study: Our Own Personal Gaylamarie Rosenberg Mental Illness [pg. 32] Liahona [pg. 35] Mary Ellen Edmunds John Goodson Nancy Dance [ [Jane Clayson Johnson [Camille Fronk Olson BALLROOM, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 1,300 CAP | OVERFLOW
Women Speaking with the Power of God [pg. 28] Choosing Your Spouse Every Day [pg. 32] Gather in Christ through Small Janiece Johnson Beth Whitaker and Simple Means [pg. 36] Tara Mickelsen Barry Whitaker Tamra Reeves [ [ [Michalyn Steele DE JONG CONCERT HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 1,280 CAP | OVERFLOW
The Sweet Peace of Forgiveness [pg. 28] Cherish the Gift of Repentance [pg. 32] “God Hath Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear” Cassi Richmond Ronald A. Stoddard (2 Timothy 1:7) [pg. 36] David Morgan Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt Lauren Barnes [ [ [Jennifer Buckner AUDITORIUM, JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) • 855 CAP | OVERFLOW
The Book of Mormon: Find Joy in the Gathering [pg. 32] Safely Finding Answers to Gospel Instrument of the Gathering [pg. 28] Debbie Cardon Questions [pg. 36] Julie Davis Craig Cardon Richard Bennett [Julie Hawks [ [Carri Jenkins 3220–3224 WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 580 CAP | OVERFLOW
Young Mothers: Never Underestimate Your Refuge from the Storm: Home-Centered, Women Fulfilling Prophecy[ pg. 37] Central Role in the Gathering [pg. 28] Church-Supported Teaching [pg. 33] Tiffany Bowles Jennefer Free (moderator) Shelby Killpack (moderator) Susan Porter Heidi Braby Sarianna Valgardson Millie Dadson Cynthia Ware [ Annie Jones [Drena Wong Lopez [Crystal Schultz ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY ALUMNI & VISITORS CENTER (HC) • 500 CAP | OVERFLOW
The Spiritual Treasures in Temple Worship [pg. 29] “First and Foremost a Child of God”: Loving Our Simplify Your Approach to Kathleen Hughes Potter LGBT and SSA Family and Friends [pg. 33] Discipleship [pg. 37] Joanne Hoehne Becky Borden Annette Hullinger [ [Ben Schilaty [Sherie Allen 6 FRIDAY [ May 1 ] Concurrent Sessions
[ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] [ 12:30–1:30 p.m. ] [ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ]
PARDOE THEATRE, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 580 CAP | OVERFLOW
Finding Peace Now in the Last Days [pg. 29] Loving Our Neighbor: Gathering Refugees “Of Souls, Symbols and Sacraments”: Kimberly Morris and Immigrants [pg. 33] Intimacy in Marriage [pg. 37] Diane Gerdy Iman Elissa McConkie Angela Bradford [ [Rebecca Millard [Chelom Leavitt MADSEN RECITAL HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) • 435 CAP | OVERFLOW
The Power of the Arts to Gather [pg. 29] “Ask in Faith” (James 1:6) [pg. 34] Patriarchal Blessings: A Precious and Janielle Christensen Samantha C. Butterworth Priceless Personal Treasure [pg. 37] Adam Anderegg Jane C. Curtis Barbara Randall [ [ [David Randall
VARSITY THEATRE, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) • 385 CAP | OVERFLOW
Self-Reliance Is a Temporal and Choosing the Best Part [pg. 34] Gathering at the Sacramental Table [pg. 38] Spiritual Quest [pg. 30] Susan Probst Tina Davis Valerie Waite Judy Chynoweth Oceane Giraud-Carrier Olsen [Mel Gardner [ [
2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) • 300 CAP | OVERFLOW Teens, Technology, and Social Media: Asking Family History and Temple Work: Bringing Forth Learning from the Legacy of Modern-Day Your Child the Right Questions [pg. 30] Blessings of Sealing and Healing [pg. 34] Pioneers [pg. 38] Shea Bradshaw Tommy Ayre Kelly Eggertsen Michelle Busch-Upwall Ashlee Ayre Laurel Bradford [ [Alice Faulkner Burch [Rose Chibota
BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) • 360 CAP | OVERFLOW
“More Holiness Give Me” (Hymns, no. 131) “Decade of Decisions”: Fighting Addictions: Giving Our Spirits [pg. 30] Navigating Life as a Young Adult [pg. 34] Control Over Our Bodies [pg. 39] Emily Sanderson Steve Smith (moderator) Jessica Wood [Traci Garff Longmore Michelle Brannock [Lynda Howes Kunmi Ogunfeibo Jared Reid [Adeline Yorgason 2260 BYU CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) • 200 CAP Hallar esperanza y ayuda cuando se lucha con Refugio de la tormenta: La enseñanza centrada Ministrar es el fundamento del recogimiento enfermedades mentales [pg. 31] en el hogar y apoyada por la Iglesia [pg. 35] [pg. 39] Susana Muñoz Ana Mata Julieta Flores [Jim MacArthur [Georgia Porras [Marta Bravo
7 Photo Booths Build Your Schedule Be sure to capture your Women’s Conference experience at one of our photo booths! Locations will be posted in the Program Update. TH [ April 30 ] Opening Session—Marriott Center, 9:00–10:15 a.m.
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F [ May 1 ] General Session—Marriott Center, 9:00–10:15 a.m.
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Upcoming Conference Dates
8 April 29–30, 2021 Women’s Conference by Topic We hope this topic guide will help you navigate the sessions offered. Please read the abstract in its entirety to help with your class selection. Note: Numbers reference session numbers, NOT the page. Addiction and recovery...... 77 to be perfected...... 41 Priesthood, endowed with power...... 40 Arts...... 48 to the family of God...... 9 Priorities...... 62 Atonement of Jesus Christ...... 1 when some choose not Prophet...... 33 Children to be gathered...... 19 Refugees and immigrants, reaching out.... 60 raising resilient children...... 17 Gospel questions...... 61, 70 Relief Society, unity...... 27 strengthening and unifying...... 6 Heavenly Father Repentance...... 56 bringing up in light and truth...... 30 His “great plan of happiness”...... 37 Sabbath day...... 38 Children and Youth program...... 6 Holiness...... 51 Scripture study...... 67 Come, Follow Me— Holy Ghost...... 32 Self-reliance...... 49 For Individuals and Families...... 2, 58 Home-centered teaching...... 58 Social media, helping teens navigate...... 50 Contention, forsaking...... 16 Interfaith efforts...... 10 Suicide, youth prevention...... 12 Discipleship...... 28, 72 Jesus Christ Temple, spiritual treasures...... 46 Diversity, blessings of...... 22 love of...... 3, 66 Truth...... 14 Divine identity...... 66 our personal journey towards...... 35 Women Divorce, death, sealing and covenants...... 18 tender mercies of...... 31 speaking with the power of God...... 42 Example, drawing others to the Savior...... 25 trusting in the Lord...... 34 helping to gather scattered Israel...... 15 Faith vs. fear...... 61, 69 Legacy, learning from...... 76 fulfilling prophecy...... 71 Family history...... 63 LGBT and same-sex attraction...... 59 Young adults, decisions...... 64 Forgiveness...... 4, 43 Marriage Gathering and intimacy...... 73 Sesiones en español a prophetic plea to women...... 15 and blended families...... 18, 36 Cuando algunos eligen no as a ward...... 11 choosing your spouse daily...... 55 ser congregados ...... 13 at the sacramental table...... 25 communication...... 29 Darse el tiempo para conversar: Book of Mormon, instrument...... 44 dating, preparation for marriage...... 21 La comunicación en el matrimonio ...... 26 equally yoked in the work...... 8 working together...... 5 Hallar esperanza y ayuda cuando se lucha finding joy...... 57 Mental illness, finding hope and help...... 54 con enfermedades mentales...... 52 in small and simple ways...... 68 Missionary, returning early...... 24 Los tesoros espirituales de la adoración ministering is the foundation...... 7 Motherhood...... 45 en el templo...... 39 participating in many ways...... 53 Parenting...... 6, 17, 30 Ministrar es el fundamento put off natural man...... 9 Patriarchal blessings...... 74 del recogimiento...... 78 the Lord labors with us...... 20 Peace in the last days...... 47 Refugio de la tormenta: the prophet is leading...... 33 Personal revelation...... 32 La enseñanza centrada en el hogar y through the Family Proclamation...... 23 Prayer...... 61 apoyada por la Iglesia...... 65
Table of Contents
[ 8 • Build Your Schedule [ 3 • Instant Choir [ CF • Campus Map and Dining (centerfold) [ 40 • Presenter Index [ 45 • Evening Performance [ 13 • Schedule and Abstracts [ 42 • FAQs [ 4 • Schedule-at-a-Glance [ 10 • Insights and Information [ 44 • Service Projects 9 Conference Insights and Information
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AGE LIMIT There are four easy ways to register: The conference is designed for women and men ages 16 and older. Due • Online: womensconference.byu.edu to the large crowds during BYU Women’s Conference, safety concerns and logistical constraints on campus do not allow us to accommodate • 1-877-221-6716 or 801-422-8925 Phone: infants and children in the residence halls or any session rooms, • In person: Weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the including the Marriott Center, evening service, and cultural events. This Harman Continuing Education Building lobby policy applies to volunteers, participants, presenters, and guests of • On the days of the conference, April 30 and May 1: Marriott Center, presenters. northeast and northwest concourse entrances PROGRAM UPDATE Registration: by March 27 after March 27 Don’t forget to pick up your Program Update at the conference! This booklet contains all conference updates, as well as service projects Full Conference $65 $72 and their locations. It will be available when you arrive at the Marriott One Day $42 $49 Center and at all Women’s Conference information desks.
INFORMACIÓN CONCERNIENTE LA REGISTRACIÓN MAY WE HELP YOU? Las mujeres y los hombres de 16 años, o mayores de 16, pueden Do you have a question? Do you need more information? Please call, registrarse para esta conferencia. Cada día empezaremos con una email, or message us through Facebook. We are ready to help you have sesión general en el Marriott Center. Este año las cuatro sesiones a wonderful experience. generales serán traducidas al español. Entre las dos sesiones • Information: 801-422-7692 generales del jueves y viernes, habrán tres sesiones simultáneas en • Registration: 801-422-8925 / 1-877-221-6716 español (sin traducción). Existen cuatro maneras de registración. • Email: [email protected] • Por internet: womensconference.byu.edu • Facebook: BYUWomensConference • Por teléfono: 1-877-221-6716 o 801-422-8925 • En persona: Los días de la semana 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (tiempo GIVE THE GIFT OF BYU WOMEN’S CONFERENCE montaña) en el edificio Harman de Educación Continua (Harman Share BYU Women’s Conference with a friend by downloading one Continuing Education Building, HCEB) of the gift certificates available on our website. Whether for a family • Los días de la conferencia: Se puede comprar los boletos que se member, a birthday, a roommate reunion, a best friend, or just to say encuentrarán en la entrada del Marriott Center, empezando a las thank you, the gift of sharing Women’s Conference together will be a 7:30 a.m. cherished experience.
10 CONFERENCE INFORMATION DESKS Please cooperate by parking in designated areas and within stalls. For assistance with directions, lost name badges, shuttles, and other Please note that program participants should not park in the needs, contact an information desk assistant at one of the following neighborhoods north of the Marriott Center or east of 900 East. locations between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Parking in areas other than those noted will lead to towing of your vehicle. Self-contained recreational vehicles can park in lot 37Y, north • Marriott Center concourse (MC)* of the Indoor Practice Facility. No facilities are available. • Main third-floor gallery, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) • Lobby, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) UVX FREE BUS SYSTEM • North entrance, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) Catch the free UVX bus and be dropped off within a three- to five- • Memorial Lounge, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) minute walk to the Marriott Center to avoid parking on campus. Utah Valley Express (UVX) is a bus rapid transit line featuring high-capacity *MC open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, and until 5:30 p.m. on Friday buses running between the Orem Central Station (Frontrunner station), BYU, and the Provo Central Station (Frontrunner station), and ON-CAMPUS LIVE BROADCASTS other stops in between, and it’s free! It features convenient stops at Concurrent sessions originating in the Marriott Center, de Jong the BYU Baseball Stadium (about a three-minute walk to the Marriott Concert Hall, Pardoe Theatre, and Madsen Recital Hall will be Center), the BYU Harman Building, BYU North Campus, and BYU broadcast in rooms in the following locations: South Campus. Note: Regular fares are required for bus lines other • BYU Conference Center (CONF) than UVX. Visit our website under parking for more information. • Martin Building (MARB) PARKING FOR PARTICIPANTS The will include a list of all session rooms with video Program Update WITH DISABILITIES or audio overflow options for each session; pick one up on Thursday If you have a state-issued disability placard or permit, you may park in morning at any Women’s Conference Information Desk. the designated area northeast of the Marriott Center based on space ASL INTERPRETERS availability. Participants who have these placards may also park in any of the state disability parking spaces on campus. If disability spaces American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be provided for are filled in a particular lot, you may hang your placard and park in all Marriott Center conference sessions. Participants needing ASL any campus parking spaces EXCEPT for service or timed lots, and interpretation should sit in section 8, row 3, in designated seats (enter designated spaces for deans, directors, or specific license plates. through Portal H). Interpreters for sessions other than the Marriott Center can be COURTESY SHUTTLES provided if requested by April 17, 2020. Further details can be found on Courtesy shuttles run the routes indicated on the parking map in the our website at womensconference.byu.edu. center of this booklet. Shuttles run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1. While PARKING the shuttles are available to all conference participants, preference will Each year we strive to make your parking, shuttles, and walking as be given to seniors or those with disabilities. Shuttles pick up and drop easy as possible. We have easily accessible parking lots and extensive off at designated shuttle stops only. courtesy shuttle service to get you to and from parking areas. Please Note: From 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, and from 4:00 to (Please refer to the map in the center of this booklet.) For Women’s 6:00 p.m. on Friday, shuttles will only run from the Marriott Center to Conference, the largest parking areas are available in these lots: the parking lots and campus housing. • 20Y, northeast of the Marriott Center Please continue to exhibit kindness, consideration, and patience when (shuttle stop with attendant) parking and using the shuttle service. Your words and actions affect • 45U, west of LaVell Edwards Stadium the experiences of other attendees and university employees. (shuttle stop with attendant) One wheelchair-accessible shuttle is available (one friend may • 37Y, north of the Indoor Practice Facility accompany). To contact the driver on April 30–May 1, please (shuttle stop with attendant) call 385-335-3143. Although parking areas closer to the Marriott Center fill up early, parking is available in the lots listed above, with enhanced courtesy shuttle service to campus. You may want to save time and go there first. Other parking lots are noted on the center map in this booklet.
11 HOW FAR IS IT TO WALK? SPECIAL BYU STORE HOURS AND LOCATIONS Wait times for the shuttles can be long, so if you are physically able, we For your convenience, the BYU Store and the Marriott Center satellite encourage you to enjoy campus and take a walk to your next session. store will be open at the following times: Marriott Center to: Marriott Center satellite store Cannon Commons 5–7 minutes (located south of the Marriott Center): Conference Center 5–7 minutes • 7:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 Harman Building 5–7 minutes • 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1 Harris Fine Arts Center 7–10 minutes Main BYU Store: Hinckley Center 5–7 minutes • 7:45 a.m.–8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1 Joseph Smith Building 15 minutes • 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 Martin Building 10–12 minutes Smith Fieldhouse 12–15 minutes Beehive Clothing outlet (located on the lower level of the BYU Store): Wilkinson Student Center 10–12 minutes • 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1 Wilkinson Student Center to: • 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 Cannon Commons 15 minutes Harris Fine Arts Center 3 minutes WHILE YOU ARE HERE Joseph Smith Building 7–10 minutes Check out what other participants say are “must-do” Martin Building 5 minutes on-campus activities: Smith Fieldhouse 15 minutes • Attend all the Marriott Center general sessions. Enjoy that feeling We don’t recommend it, but if you are planning to text and walk, don’t of sisterhood as we all meet together. forget to look up! Please obey all traffic laws, and cross at designated • Visit the BYU Creamery for ice cream or a mint brownie. crosswalks. • Check out the new Sweet Stop at the BYU Store for a share-bag of Note: Walking time is dependent on crowds and comfort of shoes. chocolate-covered cinnamon bears or grab fresh fruit at Cosmo’s Mini Mart! WHEELCHAIR SEATING • Go to the evening performance and enjoy the wonderful music. Due to limited wheelchair seating in all conference locations, wheelchair access areas are reserved only for participants who use • Grab Thursday dinner at the Marriott Center or Cannon Center and wheelchairs. One to three companions may accompany those who use go serve on lower campus. wheelchairs, and they will be seated in close proximity. • Make a new friend. Say hello to the sister next to you. Everyone In the Marriott Center, wheelchair seating is available at all portals needs a new friend! except G, H, and J on the concourse level. Limited floor wheelchair • If you are attending with friends, split up for sessions and share seating is available for those accompanied by a companion who insights each evening. can push the chair up a steep ramp in the event of an emergency. • Visit the BYU Conference Center or the Martin Building and watch Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the concourse level the on-campus live broadcasts (look at the Program Update during but not on the floor level. the conference for details). RECORDING OF TALKS • Sing in the Instant Choir with 500 new friends. Personal audio and video recording of conference sessions is not • Take a cultural break at the Museum of Art. allowed. Select transcripts from the 1997 to 2019 conferences are • Visit the BYU Store and pick up your favorite BYU T-shirt! posted on our website at womensconference.byu.edu under Library/ Go Cougars! Transcripts. • Work on a Take, Make, and Return project and return the finished item to the Marriott Center!
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Thursday Morning SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) Opening Session 11:00 a.m.–noon 2 • Come, Follow Me for Individuals MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) The Come, Follow Me resource is for every individual and family in 9:00–10:15 a.m. the Church, and its purposes and blessings are the same for all, no “Gather All Safely In Christ” matter what our individual circumstances may be. When introducing this program, Elder Quentin L. Cook taught, “In the home-centered, Sandra Rogers – international vice Church-supported portion of this adjustment, there is flexibility president, BYU; chair, BYU Women’s for each individual and family to determine prayerfully how and Conference; Sunday School teacher when it will be implemented.” President Russell M. Nelson warned, “The adversary is increasing his attacks on faith and upon us and our families at an exponential rate. To survive spiritually, we need counterstrategies and proactive plans.” President Nelson later stated, “As you diligently work to remodel your home into a center of gospel Concurrent Sessions learning . . . the influence of the adversary in your life and in your [ 11:00 a.m.–noon ] home will decrease.” In what ways can Come, Follow Me help us follow President Nelson’s counsel to be “responsible for our individual spiritual growth”? How can finding our own way to implement Come, MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) Follow Me for ourselves and our families build our reliance on the Spirit 11:00 a.m.–noon and personal revelation? How can our individual study of Come, Follow 1 • Is the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written Deep in Me strengthen others, in and out of our home? Our Hearts? Melinda Semadeni – served mission in Italy; former radio and TV In speaking of the Savior’s Atonement, Sister Linda K. Burton said, news anchor/reporter; classical vocalist; MPA from BYU Marriott “That supreme act of love ought to send each of us to our knees in School; assistant dean, Fine Arts and Communications, BYU; Women’s humble prayer to thank our Heavenly Father for loving us enough Conference committee member that He sent His Only Begotten and perfect Son to suffer for our sins, Hank Smith – husband, father; assistant teaching professor, Ancient our heartaches, and all that seems unfair in our own individual lives. Scripture, BYU; author . . . How does knowing our worth to Him change how we keep our covenants? How does knowing our worth to Him affect our desire to minister to others? How does knowing our worth to Him increase our desire to help those who need to understand the Atonement as we do—way down deep? When each of us has the doctrine of the Atonement written deep in our hearts, then we will begin to become the kind of people the Lord wants us to be when He comes again. He will recognize us as His true disciples.” Sue Clark – wife, mother, grandmother; served with her husband as he presided over BYU–Idaho from 2005–2015; has served in various ward and stake callings and as a temple ordinance worker Kim B. Clark – husband, father, grandfather; Harvard BA, MA and PhD in economics; professor, Management Department, BYU Marriott School; emeritus Seventy; former president BYU–Idaho and Church Commissioner of Education
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BALLROOM, Michael D. Newman – widower, remarried, father, grandfather; former WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) bishop of both YSA and family wards; banjo and guitar player of 11:00 a.m.–noon bluegrass and classic rock Deborah Hawley – mother; reluctant puppy owner; returned 3 • When We Feel Alone: “I Will Come to You” missionary, former MTC teacher; BYU graduate; mental health (John 14:18) counselor; yoga lover, meditation teacher, and lover of all things The feeling of being alone can come to each of us. The Savior chocolate! felt completely alone in Gethsemane, when his disciples failed to stay awake and watch with him, and on the cross when the Father withdrew His comforting presence so that the Savior’s victory would AUDITORIUM, be complete (Mark 15:34). Elder Jeffrey R. Holland assures us that JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) “because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do 11:00 a.m.–noon not have to do so. . . . We will never be left alone nor unaided, even if sometimes we may feel that we are.” The Savior promised, “I will not 5 • Marriage is Worth the Work leave you comfortless: I will come to you” (John 14:18). He also said, President Spencer W. Kimball observed that many believe that “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and marriage “solves all the problems. I want to tell you,” he declared, “that open the door, I will come in to him” (Revelation 3:20). Even when there are no marriages that can ever be happy ones unless two people we feel defeated and alone, though we may be surrounded by other work at it.” On the Hinckleys’ 60th wedding anniversary, President people, how can we increase our faith that Heavenly Father and the Gordon B. Hinckley counselled about the work marriage requires: Savior never leave us alone? When we are feeling alone or lonely, how “Live the gospel. . . . That means sacrifice in some circumstances. That do we “open the door” and invite them in? How can our trust and faith means love and appreciation and respect. That means self-discipline. in Jesus Christ comfort and strengthen us as we deal with feelings of That means curbing your temper and your tongue and being careful being alone? of what you say because words can wound just as deeply and just as Whitney Johnson – counselor in ward Relief Society; works at NCAA seriously as can anything that inflicts bodily harm. And you have to Leadership Development office; returned missionary; former ward look on the bright side of things; you have to be optimistic and say, ‘We Relief Society president and early morning seminary teacher can make it!’” Sister Marjorie Hinckley added, “You cannot be selfish Julianne Holt-Lunstad – wife; professor, Psychology, BYU in marriage. You have to have as your first priority the happiness and comfort of your spouse. If you work on that, then you are happy, too.” What does “The Family—A Proclamation to the World” teach us about the kinds of work that will help create successful marriages, including DE JONG CONCERT HALL, the work of forgiving? What can we work on in our own attitudes, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) words, and behaviors that will help strengthen our marriages? 11:00 a.m.–noon Amy Sackett – wife, mother 4 • Forgiving Oneself and “Walk[ing] in the Newness Alan Sackett – husband, father; former seminary teacher; institute of Life” (Romans 6:4) choir director; former director of music at the Nauvoo Pageant Prolonged worry about past wrongdoings hinders our efforts to move forward and spiritually progress. While remembering helps us avoid making the same mistakes, forgiving ourselves brings healing and 3220–3224 peace through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. President Dieter F. WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) Uchtdorf said, “When the Lord requires that we forgive all men, that 11:00 a.m.–noon includes forgiving ourselves. Sometimes, of all the people in the world, the one who is the hardest to forgive—as well as perhaps the one who 6 • Strengthen and Unify Children and Youth in is most in need of our forgiveness—is the person looking back at us the Gospel in the mirror.” In D&C 58:42, the Lord tells us, “Behold, he who has President Russell M. Nelson told the youth of the Church, “You have repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact on the them no more.” Once we are sincerely striving to repent, how can we world than any previous generation! . . . You are the hope of Israel, find joy in “walk[ing] in the newness of life” (Romans 6:4)? How do we ‘children of the promised day!’” Elder Quentin L. Cook promised turn to the Savior when recrimination or mental replaying of past guilt that, through the principles guiding the Children and Youth program, returns? How do we see ourselves as God sees us and “put our feet “Our youth will develop greater faith in the Savior, be protected from onto the path of true healing” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland)? the temptations of the adversary, and stand prepared to meet life’s challenges.” How can we model the principles of agency, personal
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revelation, and service so that we can grow together with our children God does not regard either gender as better or more important than and youth, families, wards, and stakes? What strategies help us guide the other. President Hinckley declared to you women that ‘our Eternal and support our children and youth to be agents for themselves? Father never intended that you should be less than the crowning glory Steven J. Lund – husband, father, grandfather; business executive, of His creations.’” How, as President Ballard taught, do our “different attorney; member, Young Men general board; former Area Seventy; gifts, different strengths, and different points of view and inclinations” former president, Georgia Atlanta Mission strengthen our efforts to partner more effectively with men both at home and at church? What can we do to build on each other’s Shauna Ogden – wife, mother, grandmother; member, Young Women strengths, show compassion, learn from and help each other along the general board; owns and operates medical practice with her husband; path? serves in civic, community, and philanthropic organizations Jana Eubank – wife, mother, daughter, sister; marketing director at Simple Stories; Women’s Conference committee member ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY CENTER (HC) Kevin Eubank – husband, father; bishop; chief meteorologist, KSL-TV 11:00 a.m.–noon Ministering Is the Foundation of Gathering 7 • MADSEN RECITAL HALL, The Savior’s work and glory is to provide the way to bring the sons HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) and daughters of God back to Heavenly Father. He drew people to Him 11:00 a.m.–noon through ministering to the needs of individuals. Bishop W. Christopher Waddell explains that we too can focus on others’ “needs [that] 9 • Put Off the Natural Man and Gather to the Family come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and conditions. A single parent; a of God less-active couple; a struggling teen; an overwhelmed mother; a trial King Benjamin taught that “the natural man is an enemy to God” of faith; or financial, health, or marriage issues—the list is almost (Mosiah 3:19). Elder Neal A. Maxwell explained that this is “because endless.” Sister Jean B. Bingham taught, “No matter our age, when the natural man will keep God’s precious children from true and we consider how to minister most effectively, we ask, ‘What does she everlasting happiness.” We all have mortal tendencies that separate [or he] need?’ Coupling that question with a sincere desire to serve, us from God, yet President Henry B. Eyring assured, “God the Father we are then led by the spirit to do what would lift and strengthen wants His children home again, in families and in glory.” It is through the individual.” How can we overcome the fears that our individual the Atonement of Jesus Christ, Elder Maxwell promised, that “we can offerings are insufficient? How can we help others feel the Savior’s love have real and justified hope for the future—enough hope to develop and want to be part of His fold? How can we, as the scriptures teach, the faith necessary to both put off the natural man and to strive to “watch over and nourish them with things pertaining to righteousness” become more saintly.” How can we bring the power of the Savior’s (Mosiah 23:18)? Atonement into our lives to help us put off natural-man tendencies Starr Anderson – mother; wife of stake presidency member; and be safely gathered? How can knowing our identity as a child of ministering companion to a beautiful Young Woman; nursery leader; God help us triumph over the adversary’s efforts to keep us from His homemaker and seamstress; trying to live by the motto “We go with presence? thee” (John 21:3) JoAnn Tominaga – wife, mother, grandmother, sister; Relief Society Memnet Lopez – wife, mother, grandmother; from Philippines/Guam; teacher; Faith-Family-Friends and a lot of food! convert; served in Illinois Chicago Mission; served with husband when J.B. Haws – husband, father; associate dean, Religious Education, BYU he presided over the Philippines Bacolod Mission; member, Relief Society general board
PARDOE THEATRE, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 8 • Equally Yoked in the Work of Salvation President M. Russell Ballard taught that “Men and women are equal in God’s eyes and in the eyes of the Church, but equal does not mean the same. The responsibilities and divine gifts of men and women differ in their nature but not in their importance or influence. Our Church doctrine places women equal to and yet different from men.
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VARSITY THEATRE, 2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 11:00 a.m.–noon 11 • Gathering as a Ward 10 • Look for the Good: Interfaith Efforts Sister Linda K. Burton quoted an old proverb, “Thee lift me and I’ll lift Our leaders encourage us to foster interfaith efforts, to serve shoulder thee, and we’ll ascend together.” She then said, “Brothers and sisters, to shoulder with members of other faiths. Apostle Orson F. Whitney we need each other! As covenant-keeping women and men, we need to stated, “God is using more than one people for the accomplishment lift each other and help each other become the people the Lord would of his great and marvelous work. . . . It is too vast, too arduous, for any have us become.” Throughout the Church, members are organized into one people.” We can love all of God’s children and lead out in civility wards (or branches), with the leadership of bishops assisted by ward while being true to our own beliefs. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland teaches councils, to help us “lift each other” as we seek to further the work of that “When we look beyond people’s color, ethnic group, social circle, salvation. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “To help others is the path church, synagogue, mosque, creed, and statement of belief . . . we are of discipleship. Faith, hope, love, compassion, and service refine us thereby drawn into a closer union with that God who is the Father of as disciples.” With shorter meeting blocks, how can we better lift our us all.” What steps can we take to look for the good and appreciate the ward members on Sundays? Throughout the week, what can we do beautiful ways different people worship? How can we create loving, as individuals and families to strengthen unity and increase feelings respectful, and truly friendly relationships with those of other faiths? of charity in our wards? How do we maintain contact, strengthen our How can we identify common ground and serve together? relationships and effectively care for one another with limited time together? John R. Taylor – husband, father; works for Church communication department; stake president; former president of the Mexico Heidi Weight – wife, mother, grandmother; ward Primary second Monterrey East Mission counselor; school teacher for 25+ years; presently teaches high school family and consumer sciences and child development for young Amy Pickering Wylie – wife, mother; serves with husband as refugee mothers specialists in inner city mission; member of African Refugee branch (Swahili speaking) Janet Mitchell – willing, grateful, committed, patient, faithful, worthy, diligent, blessed, happy; disciple of Christ; ministering sister; wife, mother, grandmother; licensed clinical social worker
BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) 11:00 a.m.–noon 12 • “Hold On in His Love”: Helping to Prevent Youth Suicide Elder Jeffrey R. Holland encouraged, “Whatever your struggle, my brothers and sisters—mental or emotional or physical or otherwise— do not vote against the preciousness of life by ending it! Trust in God. Hold on in His love. Know that one day the dawn will break brightly and all shadows of mortality will flee. Though we may feel we are ‘like a broken vessel’ . . . we must remember, that vessel is in the hands of the divine potter. Broken minds can be healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can help by being merciful, nonjudgmental, and kind.” How can understanding the Atonement of Jesus Christ provide strength to hold on to life? What Church resources are available to help those considering suicide? How can we minister compassionately to those contemplating or affected by suicide? Keri Hermann – wife, mother, grandmother; child and adolescent psychiatrist, clinical director for pediatrics at The Utah State Hospital Greg Hudnall – husband, father; founder and executive director of Hope4UTAH and Hope Squads for suicide prevention; former high school principal and associate superintendent for Provo City School District 16 TH [April 30]
2260 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m.–noon 12:30–1:30 p.m. 13 • Cuando algunos eligen no ser congregados en Cristo MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) El presidente Henry B. Eyring declaró: “Nuestro Padre Celestial está 12:30–1:30 p.m. ansioso por congregar y bendecir a toda Su familia. Aunque sabe que 14 • Truth Is Truth no todos ellos escogerán ser congregados, Su plan da la oportunidad a cada uno de Sus hijos de aceptar o rechazar Su invitación; y las President Russell M. Nelson has taught, “Truth is truth. Some things familias son esenciales en ese plan.” Cuando nuestros seres queridos are simply true. The arbiter of truth is God—not your favorite social escogen otros caminos o abandonan sus creencias o a su familia, media news feed, not Google, and certainly not those who are podemos escoger permanecer cerca del Señor, y con Su ayuda disaffected from the Church. President Spencer W. Kimball taught respetar su albedrío con paciencia. El Salvador nos dice: “Yo soy el that absolute truth cannot be ‘altered by the opinions of men. . . . If buen pastor y conozco mis ovejas, y las mías me conocen” (Juan men are really humble, they will realize that they discover, but do not 10:14). El presidente Eyring explica: “Él, que ve todas las cosas, cuyo create, truth.’” President Nelson continued, “You may know for yourself amor es infinito y quien nunca duerme, vigila con nosotros. Él sabe what is true and what is not by learning to discern the whisperings of lo que las ovejas necesitan en todo momento.” Él vela por todos y the Spirit. ‘For the Spirit speaketh the truth and lieth not.’” In Moroni continúa amándonos y cuidándonos, y también a quienes amamos. 10:5, Moroni teaches, “And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may ¿Cómo podemos vivir el segundo gran mandamiento de amar a los know the truth of all things.” How can we teach our children to discern demás, aun a los que tienen diferentes actitudes y opiniones que and choose between truth and error? How can we be strong enough son difíciles de entender? ¿Cómo puede el don de la gracia que da to stand up and stand fast for the truth? How do we help our children el Salvador ayudarnos a ministrar mejor a quienes eligen no ser recognize and understand this important principle? congregados? ¿De qué manera hallamos paz en Cristo y sabemos que Becky Craven – wife, mother, grandmother; second counselor, los que han dejado el camino del Evangelio están en Sus manos? Young Women general presidency; executive board member, CHOICE Effy Briseño – madre, abuela; ex maestra de Seminario; ex asistente Humanitarian; served with husband when he presided over the North al Setenta de Área para la Iniciativa de Autosuficiencia en Los Ángeles Carolina Charlotte Mission Miguel Giraldo – esposo, padre; consejero de obispado, ex obispo Michelle D. Craig – wife, mother, grandmother; first counselor, Young y ex consejero de presidencia de estaca en Venezuela; maestro Women general presidency; former member, Primary general board; de inmersión bilingüe en el distrito escolar Alpine; ex maestro de returned missionary; former Women’s Conference committee member Seminario e Instituto; ex coordinador del programa del SEI Bonnie H. Cordon – wife, mother, grandmother; Young Women general president; returned missionary; served with her husband when he presided over the Brazil Curitiba Mission
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SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) gift of discernment help us to recognize and act appropriately when 12:30–1:30 p.m. others use contention to control or manipulate? – happy second mom with great posterity; served two 15 • A Prophetic Plea to Women: “Shape the Future Sharon Hiatt missions; temple worker, ministering sister, serves in a YSA branch; by Helping to Gather Scattered Israel” taught special education; loves leading Primary music President Spencer W. Kimball testified, “Much of the major growth that Julie Haupt – mother; associate teaching professor, School of Family is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the Life, BYU; ward Relief Society president; runs nonprofit that works with good women of the world will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. youth in the US and China This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and different—in DE JONG CONCERT HALL, happy ways—from the women of the world.” President Russell M. HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) Nelson has taught that we are the women President Kimball foresaw 12:30–1:30 p.m. in his landmark 1979 prophecy. President Nelson declared, “Anytime you do anything that helps anyone . . . take a step toward making 17 • Raising Resilient Children by Being covenants with God and receiving their essential baptismal and temple Resilient Parents ordinances, you are helping to gather Israel.” Why are women crucial in Elder Lynn G. Robbins said, “But in truth, youth are inundated with the gathering of Israel? How do we as women fulfill President Kimball’s challenges, trials, and temptation that previous generations never prophecy in our sphere of influence? How will better understanding of faced. The good news is that youth today are exceptional. . . . The our priesthood authority in callings, and access to priesthood power bad news is that Satan knows this as well. He is doing all in his through covenant keeping, help us in our daily lives as we try to gather power to derail, detract, diminish, and destroy these noble members Israel? of the Lord’s team. . . . Our charge as nurturing parents is to help Heidi Allsop – wife, mother, daughter, sister; counselor in stake prepare them to meet those challenges head-on by cultivating and Primary presidency; former ward Relief Society and Young Women encouraging their resilience, faith, and fortitude. With powerful gospel president principles to assist us, we can help youth strengthen their resilience, enabling them to become more like the Savior by “increas[ing] in Susan R. Madsen – wife, mother, grandmother; professor of wisdom [intellectually] and stature [physically], and in favour with organizational leadership, UVU; founding director of the Utah Women God [spiritually] and man [socially and emotionally]” (Luke 2:52). How & Leadership Project; author can we use gospel principles on a daily basis to teach our children resilience? How can a correct understanding of agency, self-worth, repentance, learning from failure and perseverance help parents and BALLROOM, children learn resilience? In what ways can we strengthen and practice WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) resiliency ourselves as we manage life’s stresses and model resiliency 12:30–1:30 p.m. for our children? 16 • Forsaking Contention Toni Carlson – wife, mother; Primary president; former ward and stake Young Wsomen president; BYU graduate in health and biology; The meaning of the word forsake is to abandon or leave behind. Elder junior high school biology teacher Jeffrey R. Holland taught, “Jesus has asked that we ‘live together in love’ (D&C 42:45) with ‘no disputations among you’ (3 Nephi 11:22). He Jennifer Beck Carter – wife and mother who has lived in Boston, warned the Nephites, ‘He that hath the spirit of contention is not of me Manhattan, Connecticut, and San Francisco; returned missionary; BYU . . .’ (3 Nephi 11:29). Indeed, to a great degree, our relationship to Christ graduate; former seminary and math teacher; PTA and town council will be determined—or at least affected—by our relationship to each member; loves cooking, tennis, and playing piano other.” The Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that one of the reasons the gospel was restored was “that there may not be so much contention” (D&C 10:63). President Henry B. Eyring explains, “Our Heavenly Father wants our hearts to be knit together. That union in love is not simply an ideal. It is a necessity.” Seeking the Lord’s help in controlling negative feelings and overcoming differences can help us change destructive habits and patterns of behavior, thus drawing us closer to others and to the Lord. What can we learn from the Savior’s teachings and example to help us forsake contention? How can we apply these doctrinal truths in our marriage and family situations? How can the
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AUDITORIUM, ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY CENTER (HC) JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 20 • “The Lord of the Vineyard Labored Also with 18 • Divorce, Death, Blended Families, and the Them” (Jacob 5:72) Sealing Covenant Elder D. Todd Christofferson expressed, “While we strive to be When the hoped-for lifelong marriage is not our reality, it can be easy diligent in building up Zion, including our part in the gathering of to assume we have failed or that we have been deprived of a necessary the Lord’s elect and the redemption of the dead, we should pause to mortal experience. But President Henry B. Eyring helps us better remember that it is the Lord’s work and He is doing it. He is the Lord understand that all of our earth life is “preparation for eternal life in of the vineyard, and we are His servants.” As we strive for truth and loving families.” Members who have divorced but remain worthy of righteousness, we should remember the Savior leads His Church, and the sealing covenant retain all the magnificent and eternal blessings when we gather round the standard bearers He has appointed, we can promised in that ordinance. It can be confusing to understand why the also labor in His vineyard under His guidance and care. How can our sealing is not cancelled and what that means in the eyes of the church testimony of Christ and His chosen servants grow as we choose to and in our own or our children’s lives. How can we better understand follow Him valiantly and go and do? How can we develop the courage the glorious blessings of the sealing covenant? How does the sealing and faith necessary to stand strong and firm in the face of opposition ordinance continue to bless a covenant-keeping member following to the Lord’s work? What can we do to help others join the Lord in the divorce, a spouse’s death, and/or a remarriage? gathering of His children? Marie K. Hafen – wife, mother, grandmother; former St. George Shawna Borg – wife, boy mom; former member, Women’s Conference temple matron and member, Young Women general board; author committee and service subcommittee chair; served a mission in Austria; BYU graduate; grateful optimist Bruce C. Hafen – husband, father, grandfather; emeritus member, Quorum of the Seventy; former St. George temple president and BYU Julie Olson – homemaker; teacher; friend; wife, mother of many provost; author (though not as many as my grandma); lived for 26 years on Long Island, New York, where she loved serving with the Saints; gospel student
3220–3224 WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) PARDOE THEATRE, 12:30–1:30 p.m. HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 19 • When Some Choose Not to Be Gathered to Christ Dating and Marriage: Preparation and President Henry B. Eyring stated, “Our Heavenly Father is anxious to 21 • gather and bless all of His family. While He knows that not all of them Good Choices will choose to be gathered, His plan gives each of His children the Elder Robert D. Hales taught, “Dating and marriage aren’t final opportunity to accept or reject His invitation. And families are at the destinations. They are the gateway to where you ultimately want to go.” heart of this plan.” When loved ones choose other paths or forsake Temple sealing covenants with their instruction and promises point us beliefs or families, we can choose to remain close to the Lord, and with to eternal blessings in store for us and our future posterity as we honor His help patiently respect their agency. The Savior tells us that, “I am our covenants. Although young adults in the Church are encouraged to the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.” (John make dating and marriage a priority and to seek a companion worthy 10:14). President Eyring explains, “He who sees all things, whose love to go to the temple, in society the priority of marriage is declining is endless, and who never sleeps—He watches with us. He knows what and divorces are increasing, even among newlyweds. What teaching the sheep need at every moment.” He watches over all and continues strategies can we use to help our children learn to make wise choices to love and care for us and those we love. How can we live the second in dating and courtship? In what ways can we be examples of the great commandment to love others, even those with different attitudes lasting joy of temple marriage? How do we trust the Lord’s timing if the and opinions that are difficult to understand? How can the Savior’s blessings of dating and marriage do not come when they anticipate? gift of grace assist us to better minister to those who choose not to be How does faith in Christ’s love for us assure that the blessings will gathered? How do we find peace in Christ and know that those who come as we remain faithful and worthy? What are ways to better have left the gospel path are in His hands?” prepare young men and young women for successful marriages? Sue Samson Peterson – wife, mother, grandmother; stake Relief Laura Morrin – wife, mother, grandmother, friend; temple worker; Society president; writer loves to walk, loves to serve; learning Portuguese Julie Harps – has a passion for people; former teacher, now works in Brian Willoughby – husband, father; associate professor, School of higher education Family Life, BYU; expert in healthy relationship formation and family process 19 Women’s Conference Sessions
Salote Tukuafu – mother, grandmother; member, Primary general board; former stake Relief Society president and stake Primary president; service missionary, translating documents from Tonga for Church archives; served mission to Tonga; Women’s Conference committee member
VARSITY THEATRE, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 23 • Gathering Families through the Truths Taught in the Family Proclamation When we speak of the gathering, President Henry B. Eyring taught, “[God] ordained a plan by which we would come to earth, in families, and have experiences that would prepare us to return to Him and live as He lives.” Families are the foundation of the gathering. President M. Russell Ballard taught, “We often speak about the family proclamation, but please remember to read it in light of the saving power of the living Christ. Without the living Christ, our fondest expectations will be unfulfilled. As the family proclamation states: ‘The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the MADSEN RECITAL HALL, grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and 12:30–1:30 p.m. for families to be united eternally.’” This proclamation remains a resolute beacon of truth to us and to the world. How can studying and 22 • “Circle of Sisterhood”: Blessed by Diversity following the family proclamation help to strengthen and gather our In 1980, a group of Czechoslovakian women sent a message through family? How do the truths taught in the family proclamation gather President Boyd K. Packer to their Relief Society sisters throughout the us to Christ? What can we do to apply the principles of the family world: “A small circle of sisters send their own hearts and thoughts proclamation as we reach out and gather the family of God? to all the sisters and begs the Lord to help us go forward.” President Annie Godfrey – wife, mother; please address her as Mrs. Dr. Kory Packer said, “Those words, circle of sisters, inspired me. I could see Godfrey, RDH (Dental Hygiene); “Gangsta” Young Women president them standing in a circle that reached beyond that room and circled Kory Godfrey – husband, father; ward choir director; department the world.” The Church of Jesus Christ is a global church that unites chair, BYU–Idaho; assistant scoutmaster for community unit (yes, Boy people of great diversity. Each is cherished by Heavenly Parents. Each Scouts still exists) has part in the atonement of Jesus Christ. Each should be valued by every other member. How can our shared faith and covenants lead us naturally to respect, embrace, and love each other, celebrating our diversity and valuing differences? In what ways can these differences 2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) bless us personally, strengthen the Church, and help to gather Israel? 12:30–1:30 p.m. Lita Little Giddins (moderator) – wife, mother; convert; returned 24 • “He Won’t Forget Your Work”: missionary; first African-American female member of BYU Young Early Returning Missionaries Ambassadors; therapist; Women’s Conference committee member; a Returning home from the mission field before one’s release date, “Jesus activist” regardless of the reason, can be a difficult transition. Speaking to Jamie Glenn – aunt, sister, friend; retired from Church employment; early returned missionaries, President Thomas S. Monson said, “The Church-service missionary at LDS Business College; Women’s Lord loves you. . . . He is aware of your disappointment. Know that Conference Committee member He still has a work for you to do. Don’t let Satan tell you otherwise.” Perpetua Lynne Nielsen – mother, grandmother; BYU statistics Heavenly Father appreciates the service rendered, no matter how long professor; Relief Society teacher; grew up in the Philippines; Women’s or short the period. An early returned missionary testified, “Maybe Conference committee member your full-time mission ended earlier than planned, but there’s another
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mission for you, and if you trust in God and follow Him, He will help 2260 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) you find it” (July 2019 Ensign). How can loved ones, neighbors, friends 12:30–1:30 p.m. and ward members support early returning missionaries to meet their challenges, stay true, and keep optimistic? How can we create a loving 26 • Darse el tiempo para conversar: atmosphere where they can heal and adjust? What opportunities and La comunicación en el matrimonio possibilities are available to help them continue to contribute and El élder Marvin J. Ashton enseñó que la comunicación caracterizada participate in the gathering? por el amor se aprende mediante la disposición a sacrificarse, Janeal Irving – wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker; Primary a escuchar, a expresar los sentimientos, así como mediante teacher; former elementary school teacher; motto: “Cheer and bless la determinación de no juzgar, de guardar confidencias y de and brighten” practicar la paciencia. Añadió que “la comunicación es algo más que simplemente compartir palabras. Se trata de compartir en Stephen Diederich – husband, father; Gospel Doctrine teacher; forma sabia las emociones, sentimientos y preocupaciones, de former bishop; works in Human Resources at Zions Bank; served dar totalmente de uno mismo.” Ese tipo de comunicación puede missions in Austria, Deseret Industries, and Portland, Oregon ayudar a los esposos y las esposas a mantener un matrimonio fuerte y sano, a crear unidad y respeto el uno por el otro, y a encontrar soluciones compartidas a los asuntos importantes de la familia y de BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) la pareja. ¿En qué forma el entender las diferencias entre la manera 12:30–1:30 p.m. en que los hombres y las mujeres se comunican puede fortalecer 25 • Drawing Others to the Savior through la relación matrimonial? ¿Cómo podemos tratar los desacuerdos Your Example y las diferencias con amabilidad en vez de con palabras negativas y ofensivas? ¿De qué manera los dispositivos electrónicos pueden Speaking of our responsibility to share the gospel, Elder Dieter mejorar la buena comunicación y la conversación? ¿En qué formas F. Uchtdorf said, “What I am asking is that you always look for podemos aprovechar el tiempo que pasamos juntos para fortalecer el opportunities to bring up your faith in natural and normal ways with matrimonio y deliberar en consejo con armonía y amor? people—both in person as well as online. I am asking that you ‘stand Maria Luisa Torres – esposa, madre, abuela; graduada de la as witnesses’ of the power of the gospel at all times—and when Universidad de Utah; miembro del Comité de la Iniciativa Hispana; necessary, use words. . . . Your role is to share what is in your heart presta servicio en el primer barrio hispano de JAS; ex miembro de la and live consistent with your beliefs.” President Russell M. Nelson mesa general de la Sociedad de Socorro; prestó servicio en una misión said, “Your virtue, light, love, knowledge, courage, character, faith, and con su esposo cuando él presidió la Misión Guatemala Norte righteous lives will draw good women of the world, along with their families, to the Church in unprecedented numbers!” The Lord needs David J. Torres – esposo, padre, abuelo; profesor; miembro del you in whatever sphere you are in to be an example of gospel living. In obispado del barrio Río Vista (de JAS hispanohablantes); ex presidente what ways can “non-traditional” missionary work such as kindness, de la Misión Guatemala Norte respect, civility, good neighborliness, and living gospel truths help influence and advance the work? How can we have confidence when talking to others about the gospel? How can we recognize and reach out to those who are ready to receive the restored gospel? Ada S. Wilson – wife, mother, grandmother; Sunday School teacher, temple worker; companion as husband presided over the Washington Everett Mission; local school board member Diana Hasler Hoelscher – wife, mother; author, speaker; returned missionary; ward Young Women president; seminary teacher; cast as eight-year-old boys in cartoons because of trademark voice; likes all things girly except salad!
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Concurrent Sessions SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 28 • “I Will Be What I Believe” MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) Nephi “desired to know” for himself what the Lord had revealed to his 2:00–3:00 p.m. father (1 Nephi 2:16, 10:17, 11:1). We are each invited to seek personal revelation to learn, to strengthen our own testimonies, and to build the 27 • Hearts Knit Together in Unity Lord’s kingdom. President Russell M. Nelson said, “I urge you to stretch Relief Society is a global community of diverse women, and all are beyond your current spiritual ability. . . . Oh, there is so much more that needed. All covenant women—from every walk of life, every geography, your Father in Heaven wants you to know.” But knowing is not enough: culture, generation, and circumstance—are not only welcomed, but James wrote, “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only” crucially needed to help gather Israel. “As women participate in Relief (James 1:22). As we live the gospel, we will, as Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Society, they serve as valiant disciples of Jesus Christ in the work of promised, “become the person we were designed to become.” salvation. . . . Sister Julie B. Beck, the fifteenth Relief Society general President Nelson, speaking directly to the sisters of the Church said, president, taught, ‘Through Relief Society we practice being disciples “I urge you, with all the hope of my heart, to pray to understand your of Christ. We learn what He would have us learn, we do what He spiritual gifts—to cultivate, use, and expand them, even more than you would have us do, and we become what He would have us become” ever have. You will change the world as you do so.” How can increasing (Daughters in My Kingdom). How can we “rejoice with each other, listen our spiritual abilities strengthen our conversion to Jesus Christ and to each other, learn from each other, and help each other” (Sister His gospel? On our personal path of conversion, how can we recognize Chieko Okazaki)? What are some practical ways to truly knit our hearts our progress and receive direction to move forward? How can both our together in love and charity? How can we make our Relief Societies testimonies and our examples invite others to come to the Savior? organizations that welcome, depend upon, and embrace the talents Kandyce Ciarrocchi – wife; recent convert; ward missionary and gifts of all sisters? John Bytheway – husband, father; author; master’s degree in – wife, mother, grandmother; second counselor, Relief Reyna I. Aburto religious education; returned missionary; part-time instructor, BYU Society general presidency; former member, Primary general board; Salt Lake Center; BYU Education Week instructor translator; native of Nicaragua Sharon Eubank – first counselor, Relief Society general presidency; director, Latter-day Saint Charities; family member BALLROOM, Jean B. Bingham – wife, mother, grandmother; Relief Society general WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) president; former first counselor, Primary general presidency; former 2:00–3:00 p.m. Primary general board member; former English as a Second Language teacher 29 • Taking Time to Talk: Communication in Marriage Elder Marvin J. Ashton taught that loving communication is learned through a willingness to sacrifice, listen, vocalize feelings, avoid judgment, maintain confidences, and practice patience. He added that, “communication is more than a sharing of words. It is the wise sharing of emotions, feelings, and concerns. It is the sharing of oneself totally.” This kind of communication can help husbands and wives keep marriages strong and healthy, build unity and respect for one another, and find shared solutions for important family and couple concerns. How can understanding the differences between how men and women communicate strengthen marriage relationships? How can we manage disagreements and differences in a kind way rather than with negative or offensive words? How can our electronic devices enhance good communication and conversation? In what ways can we take advantage of “together time” to strengthen marriage and counsel in harmony and love? Katrina Christensen – wife, mother; Primary chorister and activity days coordinator; interested in sewing, cooking, music, painting, and creating Brent Christensen – husband, father; elders quorum president; financial professional; loves fishing, hiking, and anything outdoors; 22 always learning new skills and hobbies TH [April 30]
DE JONG CONCERT HALL, Marilee Killpack – wife, mother; founder of Gathre; BYU graduate; “All- HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) In” podcast participant sharing how one son needed a bone marrow 2:00–3:00 p.m. transplant and another son saved his life 30 • “Bring Up Your Children in Light and Truth” (D&C 93:40) 3220–3224 Sister Joy D. Jones taught, “The Lord has specifically instructed WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) parents to teach their children ‘to understand the doctrine of 2:00–3:00 p.m. repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost’ and ‘to pray, and to walk uprightly 32 • Increasing Our Spiritual Capacity to before the Lord.’” President James E. Faust once shared, “The Lord Receive Revelation has directed, ‘Bring up your children in light and truth’ (D&C 93:40). President Russell M. Nelson has taught us about the importance and To me, there is no more important human effort.” He added, “The little blessing of receiving revelation, stating, “The privilege of receiving things are the big things sewn into the family tapestry by a thousand revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children.” He threads of love, faith, discipline, sacrifice, patience, and work.” What invited, “I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to little things can help us build harmony, happiness, peace, and love in receive revelation. . . . Choose to do the spiritual work required to our home to help give children the required inner strength to cope with enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more life’s challenges? How do we learn to respond, rather than react, to our frequently and clearly.” Sister Michelle D. Craig spoke of the personal child’s behavior in a purposeful and deliberate way that teaches skills nature of revelation when she said, “As His faithful disciple, you and nurtures connection? What truths has Heavenly Father given us can receive personal inspiration and revelation, consistent with His that will help us bring up our children in light and truth? commandments, that is tailored to you.” What can we do personally Maren Daines – wife, mother; attorney; advised on child development to respond to our prophet’s plea and increase our spiritual capacity? policy and practice for international fellowship program; served as a How can we learn to recognize the presence of the Holy Ghost in our research analyst for United Way and the EveryDay Strong program; lives? How do we discern the difference between our own thoughts and currently developing resources for parents for the Church revelation? In what ways can we, as Sister Craig taught, “be intentional about creating time and space to hear God’s voice”? Ryan Eggett – husband, father; PhD, Educational Psychology; religion teacher, Utah Valley Institute; music director, Provo MTC choir; Janet Jenks – wife, mother, grandmother; served mission with member, Children’s Songbook Selection committee husband to Kiribati Jeanne N. Burgon – disciple of Jesus Christ; wife, mother, grandmother; instructor of Ancient Scripture, BYU; former Church AUDITORIUM, curriculum writing committee member; writer; Women’s Conference JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) committee member 2:00–3:00 p.m. 31 • Receiving the Tender Mercies of the Lord Nephi declared that “the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith” (1 Nephi 1:20). Elder David A. Bednar explained that “the Lord’s tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, loving-kindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ.” They are evidence of His love and commitment to us. Sometimes we may not recognize a tender mercy because it is different than what we wanted. What can we do to better recognize and receive the Lord’s tender mercies in our lives? How can we be more grateful and willing receivers? How does acknowledging the Lord’s tender mercies help us increase our faith in Him? Shelly Edwards Jorgensen – wife, stepmother, grandmother; temple worker; BYU manufacturing engineering graduate; author; trauma survivor after losing her mother at a young age lead her to the Gospel
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PARDOE THEATRE, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 34 • Trust in the Lord Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “Everyone meets affliction in mortality. Everyone knows some sorrow. Everyone experiences disappointments, even despair, and looks for ways to bear up and keep on going. The answer for all times and all seasons is to ‘trust Jesus.’” Alma taught his son Helaman and us, “I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day” (Alma 36:3). Sister Bonnie H. Cordon taught, “Sisters, remember, in our premortal life we stood with the Savior. We trusted Him. We voiced our support, enthusiasm, and joy for the plan of happiness set forth by our Heavenly Father. . . . Once again we have the sacred responsibility to stand as a witness and put our trust in the Lord.” What can we do to increase our trust in the Lord so that we trust “with all our hearts” (Proverbs 3:5)? How can we keep trusting during difficult times or when prayers seem to go unanswered? How does trusting in the Lord allow our trials to “give [us] experience” and “be for [our] good” (D&C 122:7)? ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY CENTER (HC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. Leslie Soderberg – wife, mother; RNMSN; recently retired nurse of 40 years at Primary Children’s hospital; Sunday School teacher 33 • The Prophet Is Leading the Gathering Kelly Wosnik – nurse practitioner; founder, CCD Smiles and Bristol The work of gathering Israel is the Lord’s work. As figuratively Health; former ward Young Women president and temple worker; 2019 expressed in Zenos’s allegory of the olive tree, He is “the master of the BYU School of Nursing outstanding alumni vineyard.” He calls a servant to assist Him and to direct other laborers Tangiteina Paletu’a Kinikini – mother; missionary; Relief Society in the work of “the vineyard” (see Jacob 5). President Russell M. Nelson president; genealogist; family history specialist; author is that servant today. He holds the keys of the gathering. President Nelson has rallied children, youth, women, and men to “the greatest challenge, the greatest cause, and the greatest work on earth today!” In his prophetic role, President Nelson is continually urging saints MADSEN RECITAL HALL, to prepare themselves and others for the Second Coming of Christ. HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) What specific instructions and invitations has President Nelson given 2:00–3:00 p.m. that we can strive to follow as individuals and families? As the Lord’s 35 • Our Personal Journey Towards Christ prophet, what promised blessings has President Nelson identified for all those who help to gather Israel? What is the connection between Sister Jean B. Bingham taught, “Lasting joy is found in focusing on obedience to prophetic counsel and promised blessings? our Savior, Jesus Christ, and living the gospel as demonstrated and taught by Him. The more we learn about, have faith in, and emulate Patrick Degn – husband, father; instructor, Seminaries and Institutes Jesus Christ, the more we come to understand that He is the source of Religion; Primary teacher of all healing, peace, and eternal progress. He invites each of us to Carol Costley – wife, mother, grandmother; MSW from BYU; works come unto Him, an invitation that President Henry B. Eyring has with inmates transitioning from prison after mental health and characterized as ‘the most important invitation anyone could accept.’” substance abuse issues; member, Young Women general board Sister Becky Craven also invites “each of us to seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost to know what adjustments we need to make in our lives to be more carefully aligned with our covenants. I also plead with you not to be critical of others making this same journey. . . . We are each in the process of growth and change.” As we draw near unto Him, He will draw near unto us (D&C 88:63). What can we do to strengthen our personal conviction to follow Christ and “not be critical of others on the same journey”? How do we center our lives around Him and
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continue to be faithful? How does emulating the Savior’s attributes 2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) build our faith in him and help us come to know him better? 2:00–3:00 p.m. – believer, friendly introvert; returned missionary; Christy Spencer 37 • The Great Plan of Happiness: Heavenly Father’s writer; nature lover; covenant keeper; former LDS Humanitarian Plan of Love employee; current child wrangler and infatuated wife As individuals gather through covenants, they learn of Heavenly Christine Van Wagenen – living life with purpose, light, and charm; Father’s plan of happiness, of Jesus Christ’s central role in that plan, inviting others to know the value and power that comes from finding and of Their love for each of us. Sister Neill F. Marriott has said, and then choosing true happiness “We must understand that God the Father directed His Son, Jesus Christ, to create the earth for our growth, that Heavenly Father gave His Son to pay the demands of justice for our salvation, and that VARSITY THEATRE, the Father’s priesthood power and the Son’s true Church with the WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) necessary ordinances were restored for our blessings. Can you feel 2:00–3:00 p.m. the depth of love running through Their preparations for our joy and 36 • Successfully Gathering a Blended Family growth?” What is the connection between our continued study of the plan of happiness and our ability to keep an eternal perspective? Blended families face unique challenges in gathering because of new How does this perspective give us strength and comfort through surroundings, emotions, and relationships. The Family: A Proclamation life’s challenges? How does faith in the plan help us to feel the love of to the World states, “Successful marriages and families are established Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in our lives? and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, – wife, mother; triple negative stage 4 breast cancer respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational Ashley Baird survivor activities.” These principles are also important in the effort to successfully blend families. Speaking of his childhood, Elder Robert E. Jana Winters Parkin – wife, mother, grandmother; joyful ward choir Wells shared, “Our ‘blended family’ was successful because we were director; ardent student of the scriptures; personal essayist; graphic given love and respect as well as opportunities to serve and sacrifice.” designer; fine artist specializing in watercolor; adjunct art professor at Later, he and his second wife, Helen, successfully blended their UVU; cookbook author/illustrator families. To others, Elder Wells stated that “the hoped-for ‘happily ever after’ can come to a blended family only through a lot of hard work, prayer, patience, and persistence.” How can we apply the principles BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) of the family proclamation to increase unity in our families? What 2:00–3:00 p.m. resources are available to help blended families with their challenges? How can we help each family member feel valued, respected, and 38 • The Sabbath: A Dedicated Day loved? When the Lord gave the commandment to honor the Sabbath day, He Kristin Gerdy Kyle – wife, stepmother; former ward Relief Society also explained why: “for it is a sign between me and you throughout president; teaching professor, BYU Law School; Women’s Conference your generations” (Exodus 31:13). President Russell M. Nelson shared, committee member “[When] I learned from the scriptures that my conduct and my attitude on the Sabbath constituted a sign between me and my Heavenly Calee Reed Adams – wife, mother, stepmother; singer; map Father . . . I no longer needed lists of dos and don’ts. When I had to enthusiast; cookie connoisseur; lover of therapy make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, ‘What sign do I want to give to God?’ That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear.” What changes might we need to make in our Sabbath observance to dedicate the day to God? How can our choices on the Sabbath day help us gather ourselves, our families, and others in Christ? Jennifer Coleman – wife, mother; stake Young Women president; loves yoga, sewing, missionaries, temple traveling, music, laughing, and sweet rolls Lynette Bowen – wife of Elder Shayne M. Bowen of the Seventy, mother; served with husband when he presided over the Spain Barcelona Mission
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2260 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) Thursday Afternoon 2:00–3:00 p.m. General Session 39 • Los tesoros espirituales de la adoración en el templo MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) El profeta José Smith explicó que “el objeto [principal] del 3:45–5:00 p.m. recogimiento del […] pueblo de Dios en cualquier época del mundo The Continuing Restoration […] era edificar una casa al Señor en la cual Él pudiera revelar a Su pueblo las ordenanzas de Su casa y las glorias de Su reino.” En la and the Gathering of Israel actualidad, el presidente Russell M. Nelson ha dicho: “Espero que las Kate Holbrook – wife, mother; hermanas comprendan los tesoros espirituales que son suyos en el managing historian in women’s history templo.” El Señor mismo nos dice: “… me manifestaré a mi pueblo en for the Church History Department; misericordia en esta casa” (D. y C. 110:7). ¿Cómo podemos aumentar PhD in Religious Studies nuestra comprensión de los tesoros espirituales, el poder y la importancia de la adoración en el templo en nuestro progreso eterno? ¿De qué manera puede nuestra adoración en el templo aumentar nuestra fe en el Salvador y nuestra dedicación a Él? ¿En qué forma se nos manifiesta el Salvador en el templo? Maria Paspuel – Ecuatoriana; conversa; exmisionera; líder de expediciónes para CHOICE Humanitarian; coordinadora de eventos; entusiasta de actividades al aire libre; exploradora del mundo; tía preferida; gastrónoma; comité de actividades Nery Muller – originaria de Argentina; esposa, madre, abuela; hermana ministrante; gerente de proyectos de localización, PSD (traducción); ex asistente al director del coro y administrador de Luz de las Naciones en la Manzana del Templo
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Friday Morning of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power.” He also explains that “every time you worthily serve and worship in the temple, you General Session leave armed with God’s power and with His angels having ‘charge over’ you” (D&C 109:22). How can we deepen our understanding of the MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) temple endowment? What godly powers and gifts can be ours through 9:00–10:15 a.m. honoring sacred temple covenants, and what does that look like in our daily lives? How can drawing upon priesthood power help us personally Sister to Sister Event and in gathering others safely in Christ? Reyna I. Aburto – wife, mother, Barbara Morgan Gardner – wife, mother; associate religion grandmother; second counselor, Relief professor, BYU; PhD; Higher Education Chaplain; member, Correlation Society general presidency; former Committee; author Priesthood Power of Women; former Seminaries member, Primary general board; and Institutes teacher and director translator; native of Nicaragua Rosemary Wixom – wife, mother, grandmother; former Primary Becky Craven – wife, mother, general president; former matron of Salt Lake City Temple grandmother; second counselor, Young Women general presidency; executive board member, CHOICE Humanitarian; served with husband when he presided SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) over the North Carolina Charlotte 11:00 a.m.–noon Mission 41 • Gather to Be Perfected but Not Perfect Lisa L. Harkness – wife, mother, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explained, “My brothers and sisters, except grandmother; first counselor, Primary for Jesus, there have been no flawless performances on this earthly general presidency; former member, journey we are pursuing, so while in mortality let’s strive for steady Primary general board improvement without obsessing over what behavioral scientists call Tracy Browning – wife, mother; client ‘toxic perfectionism.’” He continued, “every one of us aspires to a more service director, Church Publishing Christlike life than we often succeed in living. If we admit that honestly Services department; member, Relief and are trying to improve, we are not hypocrites; we are human. If we Society general board persevere, then somewhere in eternity our refinement will be finished and complete—which is the New Testament meaning of perfection.” Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught that “our campfire of faith can encourage us to remember perfection is in Christ, not in ourselves or in the perfectionism of the world.” How does the assurance “that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ” (Moroni 10:32) provide comfort, peace and promise that we can continue forward even when mistakes are made? How does faith in the doctrine of repentance and the plan of redemption help us as we strive for steady improvement? Gaylamarie Rosenberg – wife, mother; adjunct faculty, Church History and Doctrine, BYU; counselor in stake Relief Society presidency Concurrent Sessions Mary Ellen Edmunds – author; nurse; former director of training, 11:00 a.m.–noon Provo MTC; former member, Relief Society general board
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 40 • “Endowed with Power from on High” (D&C 38:32) Glorious promises and access to priesthood power are available to women in the temple endowment. President Russell M. Nelson teaches “Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God’s priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift
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BALLROOM, AUDITORIUM, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) 11:00 a.m.–noon 11:00 a.m.–noon 42 • Women Speaking with the Power of God 44 • The Book of Mormon: Instrument of President Russell M. Nelson taught, “As a righteous, endowed Latter- the Gathering day Saint woman, you speak and teach with power and authority When sharing his conversion story, Elder Rubén V. Alliaud said, from God.” Do we truly grasp the significance of these words? Our “I had been found directly by the power of the Book of Mormon,” prophet urges us to join with our priesthood brethren and “Take your and so, he said, have “millions of others around the world.” Elder D. rightful and needful place in your home, in your community, and in Todd Christofferson called the Book of Mormon “the instrument of the kingdom of God—more than you ever have before.” Eliza R. Snow gathering and conversion.” And President Russell M. Nelson taught, asked, “Has not God endowed you with the gift of speech? . . . If you are “The Book of Mormon is central to this work. It declares the doctrine endowed with the Spirit of God, no matter how simple your thoughts of the gathering. It causes people to learn about Jesus Christ, to may be, they will be edifying to those who hear you.” Our strength, believe His gospel, and to join His Church. In fact, if there were no conversion, conviction, ability to lead, wisdom, and voices are needed Book of Mormon, the promised gathering of Israel would not occur.” to assist in the work of salvation, working interdependently with the In what ways is the Book of Mormon crucial to the work of gathering? brethren. How do we speak with the power of God in our homes, How can the Book of Mormon help us, as individuals, gather closer to communities, and at church? How do we work side by side with the the Savior? How can we use it in our teaching/ministering/gathering brethren as we speak with the power of God? How can we grow in our efforts in simple, everyday ways? ability to speak with godly power? Julie Davis – wife, mother, grandmother; counselor in stake Primary Janiece Johnson – professor and research associate, Neal A. Maxwell presidency; former ward Young Women president, stake Young Women Institute, BYU; Gospel Doctrine teacher; author counselor; seminary teacher; Pathway missionary with her spouse; Tara Mickelsen – wife, mother; former legal secretary and paralegal; temple worker member, Primary general board Julie Hawks – wife, mother, grandmother; served with her husband as he presided over the China Hong Kong Mission; volunteer for Latter- day Saint Charities; temple ordinance worker DE JONG CONCERT HALL, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 3220–3224 WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) 43 • The Sweet Peace of Forgiveness 11:00 a.m.–noon “Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven” (Luke 6:37) is a short and simple but challenging admonition of our Savior Jesus Christ. Elder Ned B. 45 • Young Mothers: Never Underestimate Your Roueche said, “When we forgive and let go of that which has weighed Central Role in the Gathering heavily on our hearts . . . a great burden is lifted from our souls and Mothers of young children are essential to the gathering of Israel. we are free—free to move forward . . . with an increase of love.” Elder Sister Marjorie Hinckley counselled, “This is a time of great Massimo De Feo taught, “If you are struggling to find the strength opportunity for you to build the kingdom. When you teach children to to forgive, don’t think of what others have done to you, but think love their Heavenly Father, you have done one of the greatest things of what the Savior has done for you, and you will find peace in the you will ever do . . . you are now doing the work that God intended you redemptive blessings of His Atonement.” How can we “drop [our] to do.” In the midst of the mundane, repetitive, and commonplace burden at His feet” (Hymns, no. 125) and sincerely forgive even in tasks of motherhood are countless opportunities to help children grow difficult circumstances? How do we forgive and still remove ourselves into discipleship. Elder Brian K. Taylor said, “To mothers, especially from the cycle of abuse? In what ways does forgiveness facilitate our young mothers, who often feel overwhelmed and underwater while progression on the covenant path? How can pain and heartache be striving to raise ‘a sin-resistant generation,’ never underestimate replaced by peace with our faith in the Savior and the blessings and your central role in God’s plan. In stressful moments . . . know that strength of the Atonement of Jesus Christ? God sanctifies your most difficult days.” How is the faithful raising of Cassi Richmond – wife, mother, foster parent; Sunday School teacher; children part of the gathering of Israel? How can we create teaching event director; trek women’s advocate; cycling enthusiast moments throughout typical days? As young mothers, what can we do David Morgan – husband, father, grandfather; PhD from BYU; licensed to strengthen our partnership with God? psychologist; author; elders quorum president; lover of the scriptures; Jennefer Free (moderator) – wife, mother, grandmother; member, Disneyland expert Primary general board; former stake Young Women’s president and temple worker; 2011 BYU Women’s Conference service 28 subcommittee chair F [May 1]
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ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY CENTER (HC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 46 • The Spiritual Treasures in Temple Worship The Prophet Joseph Smith explained that the main “object of gathering the . . . people of God in any age of the world . . . was to build unto the Lord a house whereby He could reveal unto His people the ordinances of His house and the glories of His kingdom.” Today, we hear from President Russell M. Nelson, “I hope the sisters understand the spiritual treasures that are theirs in the temple.” The Lord Himself tells us, “I will manifest myself to my people in mercy in this house” Kimberly Morris – daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend; disciple of (D&C 110:7). How can we increase our understanding of the spiritual Christ; lover of mountains, wave-watching, dark chocolate, family treasures, power and importance of temple worship in our eternal gatherings and the temple progress? How can our temple worship increase our faith in and Diane Gerdy Iman – wife, mother; member of stake Primary commitment to the Savior? What are the ways that the Savior can presidency; cancer survivor; former seminary teacher; mother of sons manifest himself to us in the temple? with life-impacting illness Kathleen Hughes Potter – wife, mother, grandmother; psychiatric director of state prison in Delaware; online stake seminary teacher and ordinance worker in Philadelphia temple; former ward Primary and MADSEN RECITAL HALL, Relief Society president HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) Joanne Hoehne – wife, mother, grandmother; assistant matron at 11:00 a.m.–noon Provo City Center Temple 48 • The Power of the Arts to Gather Who has not been touched by a beautiful painting, a powerful song, or an uplifting book? Responsiveness to creativity gathers and unites PARDOE THEATRE, us in wonder and worship, moving us to feelings of gratitude and awe (HFAC) HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER for the love Heavenly Father has for us. President M. Russell Ballard 11:00 a.m.–noon stated, “God’s purpose for the artist is to inspire, to give us visions of 47 • Finding Peace Now in the Last Days ourselves that we might not otherwise see, to make us better than we would have been. The world is better for the arts and righteous The Savior said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not artists in it.” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminds us “Creation brings deep as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, satisfaction and fulfillment. We develop ourselves and others when we neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27). President M. Russell Ballard take unorganized matter into our hands and mold it into something of testified that “the safety, peace, joy, and security we seek are found beauty.” How have you felt the love of God through the arts? How can only in accepting and sincerely believing in the life and mission of appreciating the artistic works of others—or creating our own—draw Jesus Christ.” Sister Jean B. Bingham counseled, “Jesus Christ is . . . us closer to Him and to others? What are some ways we can recognize, the source of peace. He invites us to ‘lean on [His] ample arm’ and develop and share the gifts the Lord has given us? promises the ‘peace . . . which passeth all understanding,’ a feeling that comes when His Spirit ‘speak[s] peace to our souls’ no matter what Janielle Christensen – mother, grandmother; former faculty, BYU challenges surround us.” In what ways does believing in Jesus Christ, School of Music and Department of Dance; former artistic director, gathering to His Church, and living His gospel free us from fear and BYU Living Legends, BYU Young Ambassadors, BYU Spectacular bring peace? How can we follow the Savior’s commandment to be at Adam Anderegg – husband, father; director, writer, producer; founder peace and feel confident in His care, remembering that “he will fulfil all of Kaleidoscope Pictures; director of current Book of Mormon series his promises” (Alma 37:17) and in the knowledge that He is “able to do videos [His] own work” (2 Nephi 27:20)? 29 Women’s Conference Sessions
VARSITY THEATRE, 2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 11:00 a.m.–noon 50 • Teens, Technology, and Social Media: 49 • Self-Reliance is a Temporal and Spiritual Quest Asking Your Child the Right Questions The Lord said, “And it is my purpose to provide for my saints . . . but “While the internet can be a wonderful education and communication it must needs be done in mine own way” (D&C 104:15–16). His way tool, it can also be a dangerous place for young teens. “According to a includes the principles of self-reliance, because as President Thomas Congressional report, one out of five kids has been solicited online for S. Monson taught, “It is an essential element in our spiritual as well sex, usually by someone they met in a chat room or through instant as our temporal well-being.” He continued, quoting President Marion messaging” (focusonthefamily.org). “Just as we teach our children G. Romney, “Salvation can be obtained on no other principle.” The how to be safe when cooking on campfires, ovens, or stoves, we can General Handbook states, “Self-reliance is the ability, commitment, also teach our children to use technology wisely to avoid danger. and effort to provide the spiritual and temporal necessities of life for Technology can bless and benefit our lives when used appropriately, self and family. As members become self-reliant, they are also better but there are many potential pitfalls. As we teach our children able to serve and care for others.” Temporal and spiritual self-reliance about safe technology use, we can help them avoid the dangers of are inseparably connected. The Lord declared that “all things unto me pornography, sexting, overuse of social media . . . cyberbullying, and are spiritual, and not at any time have I given unto you a law which other potentially dangerous situations” (churchofjesuschrist.org). With was temporal” (D&C 29:34). What resources does the Lord’s Church so many social media apps available, what are the right questions we provide to help members become self-reliant? What can we start or should be asking our teens with regard to their online presence? What stop doing to become more self-reliant temporally and spiritually? behaviors signal technology overuse, misuse or entrapment? How Valerie Waite – wife, mother; ward self-reliance specialist; accountant do we help them modify their online behavior to be less vulnerable? What resources are available to help us teach our children a safe and Mel Gardner – husband, father; branch president for Fayette Branch, intentional technology plan? Utah Homeless Services Shea Bradshaw – loyal husband and father; a bishopric counselor and high school assistant principal who hikes, bikes and sings Michelle Busch-Upwall – wife, mother; education specialist with Utah Attorney General’s Office, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; former community coordinator for Salt Lake Area Gang Project
BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) 11:00 a.m.–noon 51 • “More Holiness Give Me” (Hymns, no. 131) President Russell M. Nelson said, “Daily repentance is the pathway to purity, and purity brings power. Personal purity can make us powerful tools in the hands of God. Our repentance—our purity—will empower us to help in the gathering of Israel.” Eliza R. Snow proclaimed, “It is the duty of each one of us to be a holy woman. . . . There is no sister so isolated, and her sphere so narrow but what she can do a great deal towards establishing the Kingdom of God upon the earth.” How can we become more “blessed and holy”? How can we have “more patience in suff’ring, more sorrow for sin”? What simple daily efforts can we make to lead us forward on the path to holiness? Emily Sanderson – sister, daughter, favorite aunt; returned missionary; medical assistant; ward Relief Society president; Women’s Conference committee member Traci Garff Longmore – daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother of twins; adjunct faculty, Ancient Scripture, BYU; former EFY speaker; BS in Special Education, MET in Educational Technology, EdD in Learning Technologies
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2260 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m.–noon 12:30–1:30 p.m. 52 • Hallar esperanza y ayuda cuando se lucha con enfermedades mentales MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) Las aflicciones mentales y emocionales, entre ellas la depresión y la 12:30–1:30 p.m. ansiedad, pueden nublarnos el camino y ensombrecer nuestra alegría 53 • Participating in the Gathering Whatever cotidiana. Cuando esas condiciones impiden nuestra capacidad de funcionar cabalmente, es posible que necesitemos conseguir ayuda Our Circumstance y apoyo. La hermana Reyna I. Aburto dijo: “Al hablar abiertamente President Russell M. Nelson is urging all members from every walk de nuestros problemas emocionales, reconociendo que no somos of life to participate in the gathering of Israel. He has extended a perfectos, damos permiso a los demás de expresar sus desafíos y prophetic plea to the women of the Church “to shape the future by juntos comprendemos que hay esperanza y que no tenemos que sufrir helping to gather scattered Israel.” Sister Michelle D. Craig taught, a solas.” El élder Jeffrey R. Holland nos alienta: “Aunque sintamos “each of us has a different mission to perform, and at times the Spirit que somos como una ‘vasija quebrada’ […], debemos recordar que may call us in ‘another way.’ There are many ways to build the kingdom esa vasija está en las manos del Alfarero Divino.” El Padre Celestial of God as covenant-making, covenant-keeping disciples of Jesus y el Salvador están conscientes de nuestras luchas y no nos han Christ. As His faithful disciple, you can receive personal inspiration and olvidado: nos pueden brindar esperanza, ayuda y finalmente sanación. revelation, consistent with His commandments, that is tailored to you. ¿Qué recursos tenemos a nuestra disposición? ¿Qué estrategias You have unique missions and roles to perform in life and will be given pueden ayudarnos a atender nuestra propia salud mental cuando nos unique guidance to fulfill them.” In what ways can we, in our individual sentimos abrumadas por los desafíos de la vida? circumstances, find ways to be part of the gathering of Israel? What are examples of how roles in the gathering change throughout our Susana Muñoz – esposa, madre; graduada de BYU, Maestría en lives? How can we better appreciate the uniqueness of our individual Terapia de matrimonio y familia; terapista licenciada en matrimonio y opportunities to participate in the gathering? familia para Servicios para la Familia en el sur de California; o nacida en Perú Cristina B. Franco – wife, mother, grandmother; second counselor Primary general presidency; former member, Primary general board; Jim MacArthur – esposo, padre, abuelo; ex psicólogo y profesor served with husband when he presided over the Argentina Resistencia clínico, Servicios de Desarrollo al Alumnado, BYU; ex presidente de la Mission Misión Chile Rancagua Lisa L. Harkness – wife, mother, grandmother; first counselor, Primary general presidency; former member, Primary general board Joy D. Jones – wife, mother, grandmother; Primary general president; former member, Primary general board
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SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) DE JONG CONCERT HALL, 12:30–1:30 p.m. HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) 54 • Finding Hope and Help When Struggling with 12:30–1:30 p.m. Mental Illness 56 • Cherish the Gift of Repentance Mental and emotional afflictions, including depression and anxiety, President Russell M. Nelson teaches us, “Too many people consider can cloud our way and overshadow our everyday joy. When these repentance as punishment—something to be avoided except in the conditions impede our ability to function fully, we may need to seek most serious circumstances. But this feeling of being penalized is help and support. Sister Reyna I. Aburto said, “When we open up engendered by Satan. He tries to block us from looking to Jesus about our emotional challenges, admitting we are not perfect, we give Christ, who stands with open arms, hoping and willing to heal, others permission to share their struggles. Together we realize there forgive, cleanse, strengthen, purify, and sanctify us.” Repentance is is hope and we do not have to suffer alone.” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland fundamental to progression, and to having peace of mind, comfort, encourages, “Though we may feel we are ‘like a broken vessel’. . . and joy. Elder Neal A. Maxwell called it a “vital and merciful doctrine.” we must remember, that vessel is in the hands of the divine potter.” Elder Dale G. Renlund said, “The fact that we can repent is the good Heavenly Father and the Savior are aware of our struggles and have news of the gospel!” How do we humble ourselves before the Lord not forgotten us: they can provide hope, help, and ultimate healing. and counsel with Him in our daily efforts to repent? What actions and What resources are available to assist us? What strategies can help attitudes facilitate repentance? What is “godly sorrow” (2 Corinthians us care for our own mental health when we feel overwhelmed by life’s 7:10) and how can it soften our hearts? How is repentance connected challenges? to grace, forgiveness, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ? John Goodson – husband, father; counselor at LDS Family Services; Ronald A. Stoddard – husband, father, grandfather; neonatal- Young Men advisor perinatal medical doctor; former stake president; former president of Jane Clayson Johnson – journalist; wife, mother, stepmom; violinist; Germany Frankfurt Mission; currently a district president, Provo MTC foodie; recovering perfectionist; best-selling author, I Am a Mother and Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt – wife, mother; religion faculty, BYU– Silent Souls Weeping Idaho; PhD in developmental psychology; former stake Young Women president; instructional designer for LDS Church; former Women’s Conference committee member BALLROOM, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. AUDITORIUM, JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) 55 • Choosing Your Spouse Every Day 12:30–1:30 p.m. President Thomas S. Monson admonished, “Choose a companion carefully and prayerfully; and when you are married, be fiercely 57 • Find Joy in the Gathering loyal one to another. Priceless advice comes from a small framed President Russell M. Nelson exclaimed, “This gathering is ‘the greatest plaque I once saw in the home of an uncle and aunt. It read, ‘Choose challenge, the greatest cause, and the greatest work on earth today’! It your love; love your choice.’ There is great wisdom in those few is a cause that desperately needs women, because women shape the words. Commitment in marriage is absolutely essential.” The Lord future.” Elder Quentin L. Cook adds, “When it comes to gathering Israel, commanded, “cleave unto [your spouse] and none else” (D&C 42:22). we need to align our hearts with . . . love” and move to “participation in President Spencer W. Kimball taught, “The words none else eliminate the divine partnership of sharing the Savior’s message, ministry, and everyone and everything. . . . [No] other interest nor person nor thing mission with the world.” Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, “the joy ‘set shall ever take precedence over the companion spouse.” When we before us’ is the joy of assisting the Savior in His work of redemption.” make a conscious effort to choose our spouse every day, we are better How is our personal joy enhanced by extending a hand of fellowship, prepared to face marital challenges when they come. In what ways can encircling those around us, and together gathering to Christ? During we show our spouses that we choose them daily? What can we change adversity, how can we avoid becoming discouraged and feel the joy in our lives to increase our commitment to our spouses? How can we promised by the Lord in bringing even one soul into the kingdom of His better show them our love and commitment? How do we show our love Father (D&C 18:16)? and commitment in ways that our spouses understand? Debbie Cardon – wife of Elder Craig A. Cardon, emeritus Seventy; Beth Whitaker – wife, mother; team teaches Sunday School with her mother; served with husband as he presided over the Italy Rome husband; assistant director, Family History Center; temple ordinance Mission worker Craig Cardon – husband, father; emeritus Seventy; former president, Barry Whitaker – husband, father; retired high school biology teacher; Italy Rome Mission team-teaches Sunday School with his wife; assistant director, Family 32 History Center; temple ordinance worker F [May 1]
3220–3224, on the family? How can we build strong relationships and reach out WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) with love, understanding and respect, continually demonstrating that 12:30–1:30 p.m. they are beloved sons and daughters of Heavenly Father? Becky Borden – works in the Priesthood and Family Department as Refuge from the Storm: Home-Centered 58 • manager of LGBT products for the Church; board member, North Star; Church-Supported Teaching married to husband, Bennett We teach the gospel most effectively when we live it with all our heart. Ben Schilaty – BYU Honor Code administrator; stake high councilor; President Russell M. Nelson promises that “as you diligently work to Family Services therapist remodel your home into a center of gospel learning. . . . Your children will be excited to learn and to live the Savior’s teachings, and the influence of the adversary in your life and in your home will decrease. PARDOE THEATRE, Changes in your family will be dramatic and sustaining.” President Henry B. Eyring asks “With so little time and so few opportunities, what HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) words of doctrine from me will fortify [my children] against the attacks 12:30–1:30 p.m. on their faith which are sure to come?” How do we use Come, Follow 60 • Loving Our Neighbor: Gathering Refugees Me as a resource to teach and learn the gospel in our individual family and Immigrants circumstances? In what small and simple ways can we include and involve our children in our home-centered study? How can we apply Sister Linda K. Burton stated, “It is our hope that you will prayerfully our family gospel learning in daily life? determine what you can do—according to your own time and circumstance—to serve the refugees living in your neighborhoods and (moderator) – wife, mother, grandmother; member, Shelby Killpack communities. This is an opportunity to serve one on one, in families, Young Women general board; served with husband as he presided and by organization to offer friendship, mentoring, and other Christlike over the Utah Orem Mission; BS in family science, BYU; Women’s service and is one of many ways sisters can serve.” Sister Sharon Conference committee member Eubank explained, “Our responsibility as covenant people is to just be Sarianna Valgardson – wife, mother; dance fitness instructor and good to people, reach out to them, treat them as if they are our family.” home building design specialist; ward Relief Society secretary How can we reach out to those who are strangers in our communities? Cynthia Ware – wife, mother; former ward Primary president, choir How can we see them as our brothers and sisters? What are some pianist; native of Mormon Colonies in Mexico; BA in international effective ways to utilize justserve.org to help in our communities? studies, international law and diplomacy Elissa McConkie – aunt to 75 amazing humans; manager, Church Drena Wong Lopez – wife, mother; born in Hawaii, raised in Singapore; Humanitarian Refugee Initiative; Primary teacher for refugee children; studied accounting at BYU–Hawaii where she met her husband; serves master’s degree in international management in ward Relief Society presidency Rebecca Millard – wife, mother; ward Relief Society activities committee member; former community coordinator of refugee settlement in Utah and manager of Annual Giving for LDS ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY CENTER (HC) Philanthropies; co-founder Musana Jewelry nonprofit 12:30–1:30 p.m. 59 • “First and Foremost a Child of God”: Loving Our LGBT and SSA Family and Friends Elder Jeffrey R. Holland assured our LGBT brothers and sisters: “If your life is in harmony with the commandments, then you are worthy to serve in the Church, enjoy full fellowship with the members, attend the temple, and receive all the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement.” He reminded, “You are first and foremost a [child] of God, and He loves you.” Elder Holland admonished Church members not to exclude anyone from their circle of fellowship. “When our actions or words discourage someone from taking full advantage of Church membership, we fail them—and the Lord. The Church is made stronger as we include every member and strengthen one another in service and love.” What are some ways that we can show love, compassion, respect and be inclusive of our family and friends who identify as LGBT while also holding to the important doctrine found in the proclamation
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MADSEN RECITAL HALL, Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.” How do we determine HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) what is good, better, and best for our individual lives? How do we 12:30–1:30 p.m. eliminate things that are unnecessary and replace them with the most meaningful and essential? How can the Spirit guide and help us self- 61 • “Ask in Faith” (James 1:6) evaluate, refocus, and make adjustments when needed? In what ways In James we read, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that can simplification strengthen us and our loved ones? giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Susan Probst – wife, mother, grandmother; counselor in stake Young But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering” (James 1:5–6). Elder David Women presidency; BS, Business Administration/Business Education A. Bednar teaches, “True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus from Southern Utah University Christ and always leads to righteous action.” Elder Bednar continues, Judy Chynoweth – wife, mother, grandmother; stake self-reliance “I long have been impressed with the truth that meaningful prayer specialist; former ward and stake Relief Society president requires both holy communication and consecrated work. Blessings require some effort on our part before we can obtain them, and prayer, as ‘a form of work, . . . is an appointed means for obtaining the highest of all blessings.’ We press forward and persevere in the consecrated 2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) work of prayer, after we say ‘amen’, by acting upon the things we 12:30–1:30 p.m. have expressed to Heavenly Father.” How do we, as Elder Bednar 63 • Family History and Temple Work: Bringing Forth taught, learn to “ask in faith” with “honesty, effort, commitment, Blessings of Sealing and Healing and persistence”? How can our “pray[ing] with the expectation to act and not just to express” help us continually build our faith? In Speaking of our sacred duty and privilege of doing family history and what ways does faith help us to move beyond “checklist” prayers and temple work, Elder Dale G. Renlund said, “When God directs us to do engage in meaningful conversations with Heavenly Father? How do we one thing, He often has many purposes in mind. Family history and appropriately ask in faith and act in faith as we humbly accept “not my temple work is not only for the dead but blesses the living as well.” He will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22:42)? went on: “It is breathtakingly amazing that, through family history and temple work, we can help to redeem the dead. But as we participate – director of Communications for Latter- Samantha C. Butterworth in family history and temple work today, we also lay claim to ‘healing’ day Saint Charities; serves in ward Primary presidency; wife, mother; blessings promised by prophets and apostles. These blessings are forever curious also breathtakingly amazing because of their scope, specificity, and Jane C. Curtis – happily married to Elder LeGrand R. Curtis, mother, consequence in mortality.” How can we and our families obtain the grandmother; served in Italy, Africa, and two temples; currently a spirit of family history and temple work to help gather family members Church History Docent and Primary worker who have gone on before? What needed “healing blessings” may come to us and our families here through this sacred work? Tommy Ayre – at 12 years old, has been a Family History consultant VARSITY THEATRE, since he turned 11; he loves the work and going to the temple WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) Ashlee Ayre – Family History consultant (age 18), has provided her 12:30–1:30 p.m. family with countless family names and enjoys helping others do the 62 • Choosing the Best Part same “Wherefore, I shall give commandment unto my seed, that they shall Alice Faulkner Burch – wife; Relief Society president for LDS Genesis not occupy these plates with things which are not of worth unto the Group; secretary of the Utah chapter of Afro-American Historical & children of men” (1 Nephi 6:6). Just as the Lord gave counsel about Genealogical Society; entrepreneur; first African American ordinance what to include in the scriptures, the same advice can be applied to worker called to Salt Lake temple us—do not waste precious time and space on things that ultimately don’t matter. Sister Belle S. Spafford’s counsel still applies today: “The average woman today, I believe, would do well to appraise her interests, BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) evaluate the activities in which she is engaged, and then take steps 12:30–1:30 p.m. to simplify her life, putting things of first importance first, placing 64 • “Decade of Decisions”: Navigating Life as a emphasis where the rewards will be greatest and most enduring, and ridding herself of the less rewarding activities.” President Dallin Young Adult H. Oaks taught, “Some uses of individual and family time are better, In addressing the youth, Elder Robert D. Hales stated that “life-altering and others are best. We have to forego some good things in order to decisions will be made in a very busy, relatively short period during choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the your 20s—during what I call the ‘Decade of Decision.’” In this crucial
34 F [May 1] period of life, young adults make major decisions such as whether Concurrent Sessions to serve a mission, what to study, when to go to the temple, and 2:00–3:00 p.m. who to marry. President Nelson declared, “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.” What can we MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) learn from our young adults about their challenges and struggles? 2:00–3:00 p.m. What are the best ways for family members, friends and ward The Lord Knows You and is Aware of You members to support them in meeting these challenges? As young 66 • adults and family members seek for personal revelation, how are Elder Ronald A. Rasband testified, “Each of us is precious and loved by communications improved and relationships strengthened? the Lord, who cares, who whispers, and who watches over us in ways unique to each of us. . . . He knows our challenges, our triumphs, and Steve Smith (moderator)– husband; executive director, Student the righteous desires of our hearts.” The Lord knows His flock and is Development Services and clinical professor, BYU; bishop aware of them, wherever they are—He is the true Shepherd, “and he Michelle Brannock – student in nursing program at Provo College; inviteth them all to come unto him” (2 Nephi 26:33). Elder Robert C. co-chair of ward prayer; native of San Francisco Gay taught, “The Savior looked upon the Samaritan, the adulterer, the Kunmi Ogunfeibo – BYU senior preparing to graduate in May 2020 tax collector, the leper, the mentally ill, and the sinner with the same with a major in political science; convert; elders quorum instructor; eyes. All were children of His Father. All were redeemable. . . . In the native of United Kingdom eyes of Christ, each soul is of infinite worth.” What are some simple Jared Reid – BYU sophomore from Phoenix, Arizona; served mission ways to help us remember our divine identity when we are discouraged in Nampa, Idaho or in need of His care? How does remembering the divine identity of others help us to more charitably gather others to Christ? Adeline Yorgason – BYU student majoring in public relations; returned missionary; FHE co-chair, temple/family history consultant in ward; Rosemary Thackeray – Assistant to the President, Planning and oldest of five children Assessment at BYU; former member, Young Women general board; stake Relief Society president; favorite aunt Astrid Tuminez – wife, mother; first female president of Utah Valley 2260 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) University; graduated from BYU, Harvard, MIT; former Microsoft 12:30–1:30 p.m. executive 65 • Refugio de la tormenta: La enseñanza centrada en el hogar y apoyada por la Iglesia SMITH FIELDHOUSE (SFH) Enseñamos el Evangelio con mayor eficacia cuando lo vivimos con 2:00–3:00 p.m. todo nuestro corazón. El presidente Russell M. Nelson promete que “a medida que trabajen con diligencia para remodelar su hogar, 67 • Scripture Study: Our Own Personal Liahona centrándolo en el aprendizaje del Evangelio […], [s]us hijos estarán Directions through the Liahona led Lehi’s family through the entusiasmados por aprender y vivir las enseñanzas del Salvador, y wilderness to the promised land. Similarly, Alma explained, the “words la influencia del adversario en su vida y en su hogar disminuirá. Los of Christ” will lead each of us through our mortal experience to eternal cambios en su familia serán notables y duraderos.” El presidente Henry life (Alma 37:44–45). Nephi admonished us to “feast upon the words B. Eyring pregunta: “Con tan poco tiempo y tan pocas oportunidades, of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye ¿qué palabras de la doctrina que yo les enseñe fortalecerán a [mis should do” (2 Nephi 32:3). President Russell M. Nelson reminded us hijos] para enfrentar los ataques contra su fe que sin duda los that “The Lord instructed Emma to expound the scriptures, to exhort acometerán?” ¿En qué forma utilizamos Predicad Mi Evangelio como the Church, to receive the Holy Ghost, and to spend her time ‘learning recurso para enseñar y aprender el Evangelio en las circunstancias much.’” And to each sister who prayerfully studies the scriptures, particulares de nuestra familia? ¿En qué maneras pequeñas y sencillas President Nelson stated, “I promise that the heavens will open for you. podemos incluir a nuestros hijos y lograr su participación durante The Lord will bless you with increased inspiration and revelation.” In nuestro estudio centrado en el hogar? ¿Cómo podemos aplicar a what ways can the scriptures help us receive the revelation we need to nuestra vida diaria lo que aprendemos en familia sobre el Evangelio? guide our lives? What simple daily habits can help us increase our love for and knowledge of the scriptures? What blessings are promised to Ana Mata – esposa, madre; maestra de jóvenes de la Escuela Dominical; ex consejera de presidencia de Mujeres Jóvenes de barrio us if we will faithfully study the scriptures? – daughter, wife, mother, grandmother; served with her Georgia Porras – esposa, madre; propietaria de establecimiento Nancy Dance de educación preescolar; originaria de Costa Rica; líder de días de husband as he presided over the Baltic Mission; member, Primary actividades general board Camille Fronk Olson – wife, mother, grandmother; retired professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU 35 Women’s Conference Sessions
BALLROOM, DE JONG CONCERT HALL, WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 68 • Gather in Christ through Small and 69 • “ God Hath Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear” Simple Means (2 Timothy 1:7) Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught that “discipleship is not about doing Elder David A. Bednar has stated, “fear is dispelled through a correct things perfectly; it’s about doing things intentionally.” When we knowledge of and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. . . . We can be blessed live every day intentionally, focused on the Savior, we will feel the to conquer our fears and strengthen our faith as we follow the Lord’s love needed to serve others and live as He did. Simple acts—such instruction: ‘Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not’ (D&C as speaking kindly, smiling at a stranger, opening a door, carrying 3:36). President Russell M. Nelson has encouraged, “It is mentally groceries, or holding a crying baby—all bring us closer to Christ. His rigorous to look unto Him in every thought. But when we do, our hands are hands of kindness, love, and compassion, and each time we doubts and fears flee.” The Lord Himself has told us, “Fear thou not; emulate Him, we are gathering in Christ. The Savior said, “Inasmuch for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand done it unto me” (Matthew 25:40). In what ways can we follow Elder of my righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10). What does it mean to look unto Uchtdorf’s counsel to “choose to incline [our] heart[s] to God” and the Lord in every thought? How do we keep our thoughts on Jesus “strive each day to find Him”? How can we emulate Him through the Christ amid the distractions of the world? What can we do to develop “small and simple” daily actions that “bring great things to pass” unshakable faith in Jesus Christ? Since “God hath not given us the (Alma 37:6)? How does trying to be like Jesus gather others to Him? spirit of fear” (2 Timothy 1:7), how do we turn from fear to faith? Tamra Reeves – wife, mother, grandmother; counselor in stake Relief Lauren Barnes – wife, mother; associate clinical professor, BYU Society presidency; BYU History graduate with a love for studying School of Family Life; Marriage and Family therapist; PhD; stake women in Church history; loves family parties and home decorating Primary president Michalyn Steele – professor, J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU; Jennifer Buckner – wife of area Seventy Elder David L. Buckner, member, Seneca Nation of Indians, New York mother, sister, daughter; seminary teacher; Masters of Organizational Behavior, BYU
AUDITORIUM, JOSEPH SMITH BUILDING (JSB) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 70 • Safely Finding Answers to Gospel Questions Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “There are few members of the Church who, at one time or another, have not wrestled with serious or sensitive questions.” He reassured, “Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a precursor of growth.” Elder David A. Bednar said that “honest, spiritual, intellectual inquiry never ends. But there’s something wrong if that turns to mistrust, suspicion, disbelieving, and cynicism.” The Lord said, “But ye are commanded in all things to ask of God, who giveth liberally; and that which the spirit testifies unto you even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking uprightly before me . . . doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving” (D&C 46:7). To what sources should we turn to find true answers to our gospel questions? How can we cultivate the presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives so we can discern truth from error? How can we help others to seek their own answers safely and in faith? How can we follow the Savior’s example in teaching and loving those whose doubts have led them off the covenant path? Richard Bennett – husband, father, grandfather; YSA stake high council member; BYU professor of Church History and Doctrine; Church historian; author 36 F [May 1]
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3220–3224 73 • “Of Souls, Symbols and Sacraments”: WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) Intimacy in Marriage 2:00–3:00 p.m. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland teaches, “Such a total, virtually unbreakable union, such an unyielding commitment between a man and a 71 • Women Fulfilling Prophecy woman, can only come with the proximity and permanence afforded Forty years ago, President Spencer W. Kimball prophesied of the in a marriage covenant, with the union of all that they possess.” He significant impact righteous women will have on the growth of the continued, “Sexual intimacy is not only a symbolic union between church. We are the foreseen women responsible for the fulfillment of a man and a woman—the uniting of their very souls—but it is also this prophecy! President Nelson promises that as we do so, “the Holy symbolic of a union between mortals and deity.” President Howard W. Ghost will magnify your influence in an unprecedented way!” We can Hunter said, “Tenderness and respect—never selfishness—must be the each fulfill prophecy—within our own spheres of influence, despite our guiding principles in the intimate relationship between husband and weaknesses, in our everyday lives and varied circumstances. How can wife.” How can physical relations in marriage be kept sacred and holy? we develop the courage to be distinct and different, stand for truth, In what ways can a correct understanding of marital intimacy build a and to share the joy that comes from making and keeping covenants? happy marriage? How do we better reflect righteousness and articulateness in our lives? Angela Bradford – wife, mother; associate professor, Marriage and Tiffany Bowles – museum educator, Church History Museum; Family Therapy, School of Family Life, BYU produced “Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote” Chelom Leavitt – wife, mother; assistant professor, School of Family exhibit; MA, Historical Administration Life, BYU; author; researches mindfulness and healthy sexuality Susan Porter – mother, grandmother; member, Relief Society general board; served in Frankfurt and Moscow with husband Bruce, who served in Area Presidencies
ASSEMBLY HALL, HINCKLEY CENTER (HC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 72 • Simplify Your Approach to Discipleship Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf has asked, “Are we making our discipleship too complicated? This beautiful gospel is so simple a child can grasp it, yet so profound and complex that it will take a lifetime—even an eternity—of study and discovery to fully understand it.” Elder Uchtdorf offered an invitation “to step back, look at your life from a higher plane, and . . . focus on the basic doctrines, principles, and applications of the gospel. I promise that God will guide and bless you on your path to a fulfilling life.” That path will focus on “the simplicity that is in Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3). How can we simplify our discipleship and ensure we focus on the things that matter most? How can we help new converts understand, and remind ourselves, that living the gospel doesn’t need to be complicated? How can the Spirit guide and help us self-evaluate, refocus, and make adjustments when needed? In what ways can simplification strengthen us and our loved ones? Annette Hullinger – mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; ward Relief Society teacher; recycled through many years of Church callings and community service; author; former member, Church curriculum committee, and Church-service missionary Sherie Allen – mother, grandmother; CEO, Ohana Beginnings; BYU graduate in psychology, master’s degree, Utah State University; serves in ward Young Women; former Gospel Doctrine teacher 37 Women’s Conference Sessions
MADSEN RECITAL HALL, VARSITY THEATRE, HARRIS FINE ARTS CENTER (HFAC) WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER (WSC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 74 • Patriarchal Blessings: A Precious and Priceless 75 • Gathering at the Sacramental Table Personal Treasure Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge said, “The worst of all human conditions “When you receive your blessing, you get a glimpse of eternity,” Sister is . . . to be separated from the presence of God, and in this life, His Julie B. Beck explained. She continued, “In your blessing, you are told presence is His Spirit or power.” If separation from God’s Spirit is the about your ancestry in the house of Israel. . . . Your lineage is important. worst of human conditions, then the best of all human conditions is It means that you are included in the promises given to Abraham that to “always have his Spirit to be with [us]” (D&C 20: 77, 79). This is the through him all the nations of the world would be blessed.” President promised blessing of keeping our sacramental covenants, including James E. Faust further taught, “The patriarch has no blessing of his our promise to “always remember him.” President Henry B. Eyring own to give; the blessing is the Lord’s to give. God knows our spirits; He promised that those who always remember the Savior “will finally knows our strengths and weaknesses. He knows our capabilities and come to him and he will take them home to his Father and our Father, our potential. Our patriarchal blessings indicate what the Lord expects where we may live forever.” What practical things can we do to “always of us and what our potential can be. Our blessings can encourage us remember him”? What daily blessings can result from “always hav[ing] when we are discouraged, strengthen us when we are fearful, comfort his Spirit to be with us?” How can always remembering the Savior help us when we sorrow, give us courage when we are filled with anxiety, us gather others safely in Christ? lift us up when we are weak in spirit.” How is a patriarchal blessing, as Tina Davis – wife, mother; ward Relief Society president; BYU student President Thomas S. Monson stated, “a valuable gift . . . a precious Oceane Giraud-Carrier Olsen – wife, mother; Relief Society teacher and priceless personal treasure”? How does our declaration of lineage help us understand our mission and purpose? In what ways can understanding our patriarchal blessing draw us closer to Christ and provide guidance, comfort and protection? How can our patriarchal 2254 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) blessing help us to identify and develop our spiritual gifts? 2:00–3:00 p.m. Barbara Randall – wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; 76 • Learning from the Legacy of Modern-day scribe for her husband, a patriarch; former assistant matron of Mt. Pioneers Timpanogos Temple; served with her husband as he presided over President Dallin H. Oaks has said, “The days of the pioneers are Canada Edmonton Mission not past. There are modern pioneers whose achievements are an David Randall – husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather; inspiration to all of us.” Just as the pioneers of old were courageous patriarch, temple sealer; former mission president, counselor in Mt. and faithful, modern-day pioneers are also determined and Timpanogos Temple presidency; retired BYU music professor committed. How has the Lord guided our modern pioneers and what blessings and miracles have they witnessed along the way? What can we learn from their experiences and examples to increase our efforts to fulfill our own potential? How will learning of their struggles and sacrifices give us courage to walk by faith as we consider what our own legacy will be for our families, church, communities, and beyond? Kelly Eggertsen – wife, mother, stepmother; PhD candidate in English; Activity Days leader for boys age 8–9 Laurel Bradford – wife, mother; pediatrician; convert; counselor in ward Young Women presidency Rose Chibota – wife, mother; convert and native of Zimbabwe and Malawi; master’s degree student; human resources generalist at Church
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BALLROOM, HARMAN BUILDING (HCEB) 2260 CONFERENCE CENTER (CONF) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 77 • Fighting Addictions: Giving Our Spirits Control 78 • Ministrar es el fundamento del recogimiento Over Our Bodies La obra y la gloria del Señor es proporcionar la vía para que los hijos President Russell M. Nelson reminded us, “The spirit and the e hijas de Dios regresen al Padre Celestial. Él atrajo a las personas body are the soul of man” (D&C 88:15). Both spirit and body have a Sí mismo al atender sus necesidades. El obispo W. Christopher appetites. One of life’s great challenges is to develop dominance Waddell explica que nosotros también podemos centrarnos en las of spiritual appetites over those that are physical. Your willpower “necesidades [que] vienen en una variedad de formas, tamaños y becomes strong when joined with the will of the Lord. As we forsake situaciones: un padre o madre solos; una pareja menos activa; un the will of the flesh and come unto Christ in faith, He will heal and adolescente con dificultades; una madre que se siente abrumada; strengthen us and those we love from the struggles of addictions. una prueba de fe; problemas económicos, de salud o matrimo What support and resources are available to help us walk the niales… la lista es casi interminable.” La hermana Jean B. Bingham pathway to recovery? How do we trade our addictions for the safety enseñó: “Sin importar nuestra edad, cuando consideramos cómo of the Spirit? How do we rely on Christ to avoid despair when we ministrar de manera más eficaz, preguntamos: ‘¿Qué necesita ella or our loved ones experience addiction? President Dallin H. Oaks [o él]?’ Combinando esa pregunta con un deseo sincero de servir, el teaches us that “The healing power of the Lord Jesus Christ— Espíritu nos guía a hacer lo que animaría y fortalecería a la persona.” whether it removes our burdens or strengthens us to endure and ¿Cómo podemos vencer los temores de que nuestras ofrendas live with them like the Apostle Paul—is available for every affliction individuales no sean suficientes? ¿De qué manera podemos ayudar in mortality.” a los demás a sentir el amor del Salvador y desear ser parte de Su redil? ¿En qué forma podemos nosotros, como se enseña en Jessica Wood – single mother; struggled with several addictions las Escrituras, “vela[r] por [ellos], y […] sustenta[rlos] con cosas and now has seven years of sobriety with Heavenly Father to thank pertenecientes a la rectitud” (Mosíah 23:18)? for it Julieta Flores – esposa; maestra de escuela primaria; originaria de Lynda Howes – wife, mother, grandmother; served with husband on Argentina a three-year mission as addiction recovery counselors Marta Bravo – esposa, madre; secretaria ejecutiva de la hermana Reyna Aburto; ex presidenta de Sociedad de Socorro de barrio y de estaca; exmisionera; originaria de Chile
Friday Afternoon Closing Session
MARRIOTT CENTER (MC) 3:45–5:00 p.m. Patricia T. Holland – wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, mother, grandmother Elder Jeffrey R. Holland – husband, father, grandfather; member, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
39 Presenter Index
Reyna I. Aburto ...... 22, 27 Debbie Cardon ...... 32 Cristina B. Franco ...... 31 Calee Reed Adams ...... 25 Toni Carlson ...... 18 Jennefer Free ...... 28 Sherie Allen ...... 37 Jennifer Beck Carter ...... 18 Barbara Morgan Gardner ...... 27 Heidi Allsop ...... 18 Rose Chibota ...... 38 Mel Gardner ...... 30 Adam Anderegg ...... 29 Brent Christensen ...... 22 Lita Little Giddins ...... 20 Starr Anderson ...... 15 Janielle Christensen ...... 29 Miguel Giraldo ...... 17 Ashlee Ayre ...... 34 Katrina Christensen ...... 22 Jamie Glenn ...... 20 Tommy Ayre ...... 34 Judy Chynoweth ...... 34 Annie Godfrey ...... 20 Ashley Baird ...... 25 Kandyce Ciarrocchi ...... 22 Kory Godfrey ...... 20 Lauren Barnes ...... 36 Kim B. Clark ...... 13 John Goodson ...... 32 Richard Bennett ...... 36 Sue Clark ...... 13 Bruce C. Hafen ...... 19 Jean B. Bingham ...... 22 Jennifer Coleman ...... 25 Marie K. Hafen ...... 19 Becky Borden ...... 33 Bonnie H. Cordon ...... 17 Lisa L. Harkness ...... 27, 31 Shawna Borg ...... 19 Carol Costley ...... 24 Julie Harps ...... 19 Lynette Bowen ...... 25 Michelle D. Craig ...... 17 Julie Haupt ...... 18 Tiffany Bowles ...... 37 Becky Craven ...... 17, 27 Julie Hawks ...... 28 Heidi Braby ...... 29 Jane C. Curtis ...... 34 Deborah Hawley ...... 14 Angela Bradford ...... 37 Millie Dadson ...... 29 J.B. Haws ...... 15 Laurel Bradford ...... 38 Maren Daines ...... 23 Keri Hermann ...... 16 Shea Bradshaw ...... 30 Nancy Dance ...... 35 Sharon Hiatt ...... 18 Michelle Brannock ...... 35 Julie Davis ...... 28 Joanne Hoehne ...... 29 Marta Bravo ...... 39 Tina Davis ...... 38 Diana Hasler Hoelscher ...... 21 Effy Briseño ...... 17 Patrick Degn ...... 24 Kate Holbrook ...... 26 Tracy Browning ...... 27 Stephen Diederich ...... 21 Jeffrey R. Holland ...... 39 Jennifer Buckner ...... 36 Mary Ellen Edmunds ...... 27 Patricia T. Holland ...... 39 Alice Faulkner Burch ...... 34 Kelly Eggertsen ...... 38 Julianne Holt-Lunstad ...... 14 Jeanne N. Burgon ...... 23 Ryan Eggett ...... 23 Lynda Howes ...... 39 Michelle Busch-Upwall ...... 30 Jana Eubank ...... 15 Greg Hudnall ...... 16 Samantha C. Butterworth ...... 34 Kevin Eubank ...... 15 Annette Hullinger ...... 37 John Bytheway ...... 22 Sharon Eubank ...... 22 Diane Gerdy Iman ...... 29 Craig Cardon ...... 32 Julieta Flores ...... 39 Janeal Irving ...... 21
4040 Carri Jenkins ...... 36 Susana Muñoz ...... 31 Melinda Semadeni ...... 13 Janet Jenks ...... 23 Michael D. Newman ...... 14 Hank Smith ...... 13 Jane Clayson Johnson ...... 32 Perpetua Lynne Nielsen ...... 20 Steve Smith ...... 35 Janiece Johnson ...... 28 Shauna Ogden ...... 15 Leslie Soderberg ...... 24 Whitney Johnson ...... 14 Kunmi Ogunfeibo ...... 35 Christy Spencer ...... 25 Annie Jones ...... 29 Oceane Giraud-Carrier Olsen ...... 38 Michalyn Steele ...... 36 Joy D. Jones ...... 31 Camille Fronk Olson ...... 35 Ronald A. Stoddard ...... 32 Shelly Edwards Jorgensen ...... 23 Julie Olson ...... 19 John R. Taylor ...... 16 Marilee Killpack ...... 23 Jana Winters Parkin ...... 25 Rosemary Thackeray ...... 35 Shelby Killpack ...... 33 Maria Paspuel ...... 26 Joann Tominaga ...... 15 Tangiteina Paletu’a Kinikini ...... 24 Sue Samson Peterson ...... 19 David J. Torres ...... 21 Kristin Gerdy Kyle ...... 25 Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt ...... 32 Maria Luisa Torres ...... 21 Chelom Leavitt ...... 37 Georgia Porras ...... 35 Salote Tukuafu ...... 20 Traci Garff Longmore ...... 30 Susan Porter ...... 37 Astrid Tuminez ...... 35 Drena Wong Lopez ...... 33 Kathleen Hughes Potter ...... 29 Sarianna Valgardson ...... 33 Memnet Lopez ...... 15 Susan Probst ...... 34 Christine Van Wagenen ...... 25 Steven J. Lund ...... 15 Barbara Randall ...... 38 Valerie Waite ...... 30 Jim MacArthur ...... 31 David Randall ...... 38 Cynthia Ware ...... 33 Susan R. Madsen ...... 18 Tamra Reeves ...... 36 Heidi Weight ...... 16 Ana Mata ...... 35 Jared Reid ...... 35 Barry Whitaker ...... 32 Elissa McConkie ...... 33 Cassi Richmond ...... 28 Beth Whitaker ...... 32 Tara Mickelsen ...... 28 Sandra Rogers ...... 13 Brian Willoughby ...... 19 Rebecca Millard ...... 33 Gaylamarie Rosenberg ...... 27 Ada S. Wilson ...... 21 Janet Mitchell ...... 16 Alan Sackett ...... 14 Rosemary Wixom ...... 27 David Morgan ...... 28 Amy Sackett ...... 14 Jessica Wood ...... 39 Laura Morrin ...... 19 Emily Sanderson ...... 30 Kelly Wosnik ...... 24 Kimberly Morris ...... 29 Ben Schilaty ...... 33 Amy Pickering Wylie ...... 16 Nery Muller ...... 26 Crystal Schultz ...... 29 Adeline Yorgason ...... 35
41 Frequently Asked Questions
How many women and men attend BYU Women’s How do I get tickets for the evening performance? Conference? Your name badge is your ticket for the performance. The doors will The average number of attendees each year, including volunteers, is open at 7:45 p.m. about 15,000. Approximately 98% of the attendees are female; 2% of the attendees are male. Why can’t we bring small children, infants/nursing infants into conference sessions? Conference Etiquette The conference is designed for women and men ages 16 and older. Due • To maintain a spirit of reverence, please be courteous to the to the large crowds during BYU Women’s Conference, safety concerns presenters and those around you by remaining in your seat until and logistical constraints on campus do not allow us to accommodate the session has ended. infants and children in the residence halls or any session rooms, • Entrance to sessions will not be permitted during the last including the Marriott Center, evening service, and cultural events. This 15 minutes. policy applies to volunteers, participants, presenters, and guests of • Please refrain from saving seats; all seating is first come, first presenters. seated. To seat sisters as quickly as possible, open seats will be Families, children, and infants are all welcome on the BYU campus; filled with those waiting in line. but not in rooms/buildings as noted above during the conference • Please move over when seats are needed so empty seats can be sessions. If you are a nursing mother and would like information on accessed easily. areas to nurse or pump, there are many places on campus available. • No eating or drinking is allowed in session rooms, with the Please check the Program Update when you arrive for a listing of those exception of the Marriott Center. locations. • To maintain a reverent atmosphere in the session rooms, please refrain from clapping at the end of sessions. If you wish to show Can my friend/ward attend the evening activities your gratitude to presenters, please use the evaluation located in (service projects, performances) without being the center of the Program Update. registered for the conference? • Please turn off all electronic devices before entering session Sessions of Women’s Conference and all activities on Thursday rooms. evening are for registered participants. Everyone who attends will need • To avoid any copyright violations, recording video or audio with any a conference name badge. electronic device is not permitted. Why can’t we preregister for sessions? I misplaced/lost/forgot my name badge. How can I get another? We continue to consider this possibility. However, for a conference of this size, such logistics would result in a substantial increase in Your name badge is your ticket to the conference and the evening registration fees. The available preregistration methods also create activities. If you lose your badge or leave it at home, a duplicate may other challenges that we feel would not provide the best experience for be obtained for $5 on verification of registration at the conference all participants. First-come, first-served is not a perfect solution, but it information desk at the Wilkinson Student Center, Memorial Lounge is the best one we have at this time. We will continue to evaluate other (WSC) or Marriott Center (MC). Duplicate name badges will not be systems and will consider them as cost and efficiency make them mailed. feasible for Women’s Conference.
What should I wear? What if the class I’ve chosen is full? Some participants prefer to dress up and wear dresses or skirts. Many people have had the experience described by this Women’s Others prefer to be casual and wear slacks or jeans. The choice is Conference participant: “Sometimes the session I want is full (or yours, as long as you are within BYU dress standards. Comfortable too far away), but no matter which session I attend, I always feel shoes are recommended for walking between session venues. I benefitted from it and come away uplifted.” That is part of what Women’s Conference is about. What will the weather be like? While a particular session you want may be full, plenty of seats await The weather may still be cool during the conference. Average high you in other worthwhile sessions. The Marriott Center alone can temperature in April, early May is 65–70 degrees F; average low is 45 accommodate more than 19,000 participants, and the other venues degrees F. Come prepared for Utah’s changeable weather and varying together have space for over 11,500 participants. Many participants indoor room temperatures. have found that their favorite session had been an alternative choice.
42 Why are classes spread out all over campus? Why don’t who will want to attend a particular class. We also consider as many you repeat popular classes? elements as we can, including past attendance, predictions on the appeal of new presenters, and presenter availability. The largest classrooms are found in various buildings across the university’s campus. Since the schedule is finalized before the conference begins, and we already use all campus space available to Where is the Lost and Found? us, we cannot set up another session as a repeat. During the conference, Lost and Found locations are at all WC information desks (see page 11 for locations). On Friday afternoon Why don’t you put popular speakers in during the closing session, all items will be moved to the WC Marriott larger rooms? Center Information Desk. After the conference is over, please call the BYU Lost and Found office at 801-422-3024. While we already schedule the largest rooms on campus, we honestly do not know beforehand when a presenter will draw a crowd larger Refunds than a room will accommodate. Each year we pull together a large focus group of women of all ages and gather information about class Please visit our website at: womensconference.byu.edu/refunds for selections. However, even with focus groups, it is difficult to anticipate information on all refund policies.
Will Call Information If you register after April 15, 2020, you can pick up your name badge and program at Will Call locations, as follows:
Date Location Time April 16–28 Harman Continuing Education Building Lobby 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (M–F) Wednesday, April 29 Harman Continuing Education Building Lobby 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30 Marriott Center Northeast & Northwest Entrance 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 Marriott Center Northeast & Northwest Entrance 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
4343 Service Projects
We invite you to be part of something truly extraordinary! Continuing a tradition that began in 1999, the Women’s Conference Service Subcommittee has visited with more than 100 local agencies and identified the areas in which Women’s Conference participants can best serve. Participate in this spiritual legacy at Women’s Conference by helping us complete a variety of projects for those in need. We hope you will leave the conference energized and excited to find and fill service needs in your own sphere of influence. As we joyfully immerse ourselves in the service of others, our own burdens will seem lighter and we will become more like our Savior. Please join us for another year of extraordinary service!
AREAS OF SERVICE Take, Make, and Return Projects Marriott Center (MC)
Whether you stitch, cut, color, or crochet, we have a project for you! Pick up a project kit on Thursday morning at the Marriott Center and finish it during classes over the two days of the conference. You can return your project (finished or unfinished) at the Marriott Center or any Women’s Conference information desk. Please return all project kits by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1.
2020 Projects
• Bookmark Kits • Crocheted Hats • Infant Fleece Blankets • Christmas Stockings • Greeting Cards/Keychains • Tag Monsters • Courage Capes • Hand Puppets • Teddy Bears
Evening Projects Don’t miss the energy and excitement of our annual Evening of Service! It will take place on Thursday, April 30, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Richards Building and in the Smith Fieldhouse courts and annex. Our evening projects are open to all Women’s Conference participants, including those who register for Friday only.
2020 Projects • Autism Caterpillars • Hygiene Kits • Birthday Bags/Activity Kits • Meal Kits • Celebration Banners • Turtle Shelter Vests • Girl’s Hair Kits
“You pass the heritage along as you help others receive the gift of charity in their hearts. They will then be able to pass it to others. The history of Relief Society is recorded in words and numbers, but the heritage is passed heart to heart.”
President Henry B. Eyring “The Enduring Legacy of Relief Society,” October 2009 general conference
44 Deseret Book, Shadow Mountain Artists, and BYU Women’s Conference present An Evening of Entertainment
Calee Reed The Bonner Family
Nashville Tribute Band Jenny Oaks Baker
Thursday, April 30, 2020 • 8:15 p.m. • Marriott Center (MC) • Doors open at 7:45 p.m. Your name badge is your ticket to all conference activities.
Don’t miss our evening of inspirational and uplifting music and messages highlighting some of your favorite LDS artists. 45 IF ANY OF YOU LACK WISDOM LET HIM ASK OF GOD James 1:5
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About the artist
Julie Boswell Rogers is an acclaimed artist who has won many awards. Her art has been featured in church publications, visitor centers, temples, and the Church History Museum. Julie and her husband Russ are the parents of five children and reside in Glendale, Utah.
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