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Registration Information Conference Information (Help) Desks There are 4 easy ways to register: For assistance with directions, lost name badges, • Online: womensconference.byu.edu shuttles, and other needs, contact an information desk assistant at one of the following locations: • Phone: 1-877-221-6716 or 801-422-8925 • Marriott Center Concourse (MC) • In person: weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the Harman Continuing Education Building lobby • Main Third Floor Gallery, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) • On the days of the conference: Marriott Center, • Lobby, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) northeast and northwest concourse entrances • North entrance, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) By March 31 After March 31 • Garden Court, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)

Full Conference $59 $66 Service Learning Rooms One Day $39 $46 Sessions originating in the Marriott Center, de Jong Concert Hall, Pardoe Theatre, Madsen Recital Hall, and Age Limit Joseph Smith Building Auditorium will be broadcast in The conference is designed for women and men age the Service Learning Rooms in the following locations: 16 and older. Due to logistical and safety constraints • BYU Conference Center (CONF) on campus, we cannot accommodate infants and young children in any conference session or activity, • J. Reuben Clark Building (JRCB) including the Marriott Center. Pick up the Program Update on the days of the conference for a list of all Service Learning Rooms. May We Help You? Do you have a question? Do you need more information? Session Room Overflows Please call, email, or message us through Facebook. The Program Update will include a list of all session We are ready to help you have a wonderful experience. rooms with video or audio overflow options; pick one • Information: 801-422-7692 up on Thursday morning at the Marriott Center, or any Women’s Conference Information Desk. • Registration: 801-422-8925 / 1-877-221-6716 • Email: [email protected] ASL Interpreters • Facebook: BYUWomensConference American Sign Language interpreters will be provided for all Marriott Center conference sessions. Participants Give the Gift of Women’s Conference needing ASL interpretation should sit in section 8, row 3, Share Women’s Conference with a friend and in designated seats (enter through Portal H). download one of the gift certificates available on our Interpreters for sessions outside of the Marriott Center website. Whether for a family member, a birthday, a can be provided if requested by April 19, 2017. roommate reunion, a best friend, or just to say thank Further details can be found on our website at you, the gift of sharing Women’s Conference together womensconference.byu.edu under Information / will be a cherished experience. Special Needs.

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Parking How Far Is It to Walk? Each year we strive to make your parking, shuttles, Wait times for the shuttles can be long, so if you are and walking as easy as possible. We have easily physically able we encourage you to enjoy campus accessible parking lots and extensive shuttle service and take a walk to your next session. to get you to and from parking areas. Women’s Marriott Center to: Conference parking is available in these lots: Cannon Commons 5–7 minutes • 20Y, northeast of the Marriott Center Conference Center 5–7 minutes (shuttle stop with attendant) Harris Fine Arts Center 7–10 minutes • 45U, west of LaVell Edwards Stadium Hinckley Building 5–7 minutes (shuttle stop with attendant) Joseph Smith Building 15 minutes • 37Y, north of the Indoor Practice Field (shuttle stop Spencer W. Kimball Tower 12–15 minutes with attendant) Smith Fieldhouse 12–15 minutes Although parking areas closer to the Marriott Center Wilkinson Student Center 10–12 minutes fill up early, parking is available in the lots listed Wilkinson Student Center to: above, with enhanced shuttle service to campus. You may want to save time and go there first. Please Cannon Commons 15 minutes cooperate by parking in designated areas and within Harris Fine Arts Center 3 minutes stalls. Please note that program participants should J. Reuben Clark Building 3–5 minutes not park in the neighborhoods north of the Marriott Joseph Smith Building 5–7 minutes Center or east of 900 East. Parking in areas other than Smith Fieldhouse 15 minutes those noted will lead to towing of your vehicle. Please Spencer W. Kimball Tower 5–7 minutes refer to the map in the center of this booklet. We don’t recommend it, but if you are planning to Self-contained recreational vehicles can park in lot text and walk, don’t forget to look up! Please obey 37Y, north of the Indoor Practice Facility. No facilities all traffic laws, and cross at designated crosswalks. are available. Note: Walking time dependent on crowds and comfort of shoes. Courtesy Shuttles Courtesy shuttles run the routes indicated by a Parking for Participants with Disabilities star on the parking map (in the center of this If you have a state-issued disability placard or permit, booklet). Shuttles run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. you may park in the designated area northeast of the on Thursday, May 4 and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Marriott Center or in lot 26A south of the law school Friday, May 5. While the shuttles are available to (next to the visitors’ lot) based on space availability. all conference participants, preference will be given Participants who have these placards MAY ALSO to seniors or those with disabilities. Shuttles pick up park in any of the state disability parking spaces on and drop off at designated shuttle stops only. campus. If disability spaces are filled in a particular Please Note: From 8:30–11:00 p.m. on Thursday, lot, you may hang your placard and park in any and from 4:00–6:00 p.m. on Friday, shuttles will only campus parking spaces EXCEPT for service or timed run from the Marriott Center to the parking lots and lots, and spaces for deans, directors, or designated campus housing. license plates. Please continue to exhibit kindness, consideration and patience when parking and using the shuttle service. Your actions can and do affect the experiences of other attendees and university employees assisting with the conference.

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Wheelchair Seating Special BYU Store Hours and Locations Due to limited wheelchair seating in all conference For your convenience, the BYU Store and the Marriott locations, wheelchair access areas are reserved Center satellite store will be open at the following times: only for participants who use wheelchairs. One to Marriott Center satellite store (located south of the three companions may accompany those who use Marriott Center): wheelchairs, and they will be seated in close proximity. • 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 In the Marriott Center, wheelchair seating is available • 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5 at all portals except G, H and J on the concourse level. Limited floor wheelchair seating is available for those Main BYU Store: accompanied by a companion who can push the chair up • 7:50 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 and a steep ramp in the event of an emergency. Wheelchair- Friday, May 5 accessible restrooms are located on the concourse level, • 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 but not on the floor. Beehive Clothing outlet (located on the lower level One wheelchair accessible shuttle is available (one friend of the BYU Store): may accompany). To contact the driver on May 4 and 5, call 385-335-3143. • 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5 Recording of Talks • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 Personal audio and video recording of conference sessions is not allowed. Select transcripts from While You Are Here the 1997 to 2016 conferences are posted on our Check what other participants say are “must do’s” while website at womensconference.byu.edu on campus: under Library/Transcripts. • Eat a mint brownie. • Split up for sessions and share insights each evening. • Go to the evening concert. • Gra b Thursday dinner at the Marriott Center and go serve together on lower campus. • Make a new friend. Say hello to the sister next to you. • Pick up a Take, Make, and Return kit. • Ser ve in the Conference Center or the J. Reuben Clark Law School and watch the live broadcasts. • Seek out service ideas at the Sharing Stations on Thursday and Friday in the Garden Court, WSC. • Sing in the Instant Choir. • Take a cultural break at the Museum of Art. • Visit the BYU Creamery and eat ice cream. • V isit the BYU Store and pick up your favorite BYU T-shirt! GO COUGARS!

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Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) Thursday Morning 11:00 a.m.–noon Opening Session 2 • Lest Thou Forget: Staying Converted to the Gospel Marriott Center (MC) Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin taught that “Our foundations 9:00–10:15 a.m. should be solid and deep-rooted so we can withstand Converted Unto the Lord the winds of temptation, false doctrine, adversity, and Sharon Eubank—director of the onslaught of the adversary without being swayed LDS Charities; former member, or uprooted.” In an increasingly troubled world, the Relief Society general board; foundation of an individual testimony is essential. served in Finland Helsinki In Deuteronomy 4:9 we are taught: “Keep thy soul mission diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life.” How can we experience the power of the Atonement deeply and regularly? How can Concurrent Sessions these experiences help to keep us on the path of Jesus Christ? What can we do to help assure that we “never 11:00 a.m.–noon forget, question, or ignore personal, sacred spiritual experiences”? (Elder Ronald A. Rasband). Barbara Morgan Gardner—wife, sister, daughter, Marriott Center (MC) aunt, caregiver; assistant professor of Church History and 11:00 a.m.–noon Doctrine, BYU; LDS Chaplain for Higher Education; past S&I instructor, stake Young Women president, ward Relief Society 1 • Becoming a Converted, Covenant- president; returned missionary keeping Woman Brad Wilcox—husband, father, grandfather; associate Elder Dallin H. Oaks taught that a testimony is “to know professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU; former president of the and to declare” while conversion “requires us to do and Chile Santiago East mission to become.” How do we become converted, covenant- keeping women? How do we remain persistent and patient in the process? Sheri Dew stated, “I believe that the moment we learn to unleash the full influence of converted, covenant-keeping women, the kingdom of God will change overnight.” What kind of impact can you have as a devoted disciple? What are the promised blessings that come to righteous women? Anne Clegg—wife, mother, grandmother; member, Relief Society general board; served with husband when he presided over the Spain Bilbao and Spain Malaga missions Neill F. Marriott—wife, mother, grandmother; second counselor, Young Women general presidency; served with husband when he presided over the Sao Paulo Interlagos mission

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Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) MaryAnn James—wife, mother, grandmother; temple 11:00 a.m.–noon worker; has served in many leadership callings; former senior missionary 3 • Eternal Companions by Covenant and Commitment Carlos Packard—husband, father; stake high councilman; served a mission in Spain; author, publisher Today when the sanctity of marriage is being attacked it is comforting to know we have the words of a prophet to guide us. President Ezra Taft Benson taught, “Adam de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center and Eve provided us with an ideal example of a covenant marriage relationship. They labored together; they (HFAC) had children together; they prayed together; and they 11:00 a.m.–noon taught their children the gospel—together. This is the 5 • Forgiving Others pattern God would have all righteous men and women Sister Carole M. Stephens taught, “The Master Healer imitate.” The ultimate blessings of love and happiness can comfort and strengthen us when we experience are obtained through the covenant relationship of pain because of the unrighteous actions of others.” In eternal marriage. What is the Lord’s doctrine of marriage, the healing process, forgiving those who have wronged and how does it differ from the views of the world? us brings us personal strength. How can we use the How can we learn to cleave to one another as eternal Atonement of Christ to help us forgive others and heal companions, keeping our marriage covenants sacred our hearts? What blessings can come into our lives by and respecting differences when necessary? How can we truly forgiving others? How can we develop a spirit of remain committed to each other through difficult trials? forgiveness, even before something happens to us? How Pam Wells—wife, mother; first counselor in ward Young can we avoid becoming bitter or angry or vengeful when Women presidency; former stake Young Women president wronged by other people? Lee Wells—husband, father; bishop; senior director Martha McKay—wife, mother; Relief Society teacher; Enterprise sales forgiving enthusiast Anina Reeve—wife, mother, grandmother; spent a year doing charity work with leprosy-affected people in India; 3220-24 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Bachelor of Science from BYU 11:00 a.m.–noon 4 • Preserving Relationships with Those Who Turn Away Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) 11:00 a.m.–noon Elder Robert D. Hales taught, “When some of Heavenly Father’s spirit children chose not to follow His plan, the 6 • Finding Personal Meaning in the Book heavens wept (Moses 7:37). Some parents who have loved of Mormon and taught their children also weep when their grown “Within the [Book of Mormon’s] pages, you will discover children choose not to follow the Lord’s plan.” Though the infinite love and incomprehensible grace of God. As it can be difficult to maintain a strong relationship you strive to follow the teachings you find there, your joy with a loved one who turns away from the gospel, “We will expand, your understanding will increase, and the cannot pray away another’s agency . . . We can pray for answers you seek to the many challenges mortality presents guidance about when to speak, what to say, and yes, will be opened to you. As you look to the book, you look on some occasions, when to be still . . . Ultimately, the to the Lord. The Book of Mormon is the revealed word of choice to love and follow the Lord has to be their own” God” (Elder Gary E. Stevenson). As we study the Book of (Elder Robert D. Hales). How do we maintain a strong Mormon, how can faithful questions help us identify God’s relationship with loved ones who separate themselves messages for us? How can we apply the teachings of the from the gospel? How can we cope with our own feelings Book of Mormon to our own lives? How do we make our and accept our loved ones even if we don’t support some study of the Book of Mormon a spiritual feast? of their choices? In what ways can we patiently respect the agency of others? Laura Cleveland—wife, mother of blended family; works for Church Family History department Tyler Griffin—husband, father; professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU

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Hinckley Center Assembly Hall (HC) Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 11:00 a.m.–noon 7 • Consecration: Awareness of Whose Work 8 • “Wherefore, I Could Not Be Shaken” This Really Is (Jacob 7:5) Consecration is the highest level of spiritual devotion that “I suggest that this personal testimony of the gospel . . . a mortal can achieve, as we dedicate “our lives—that is the most important thing you can earn in this life. It is, our time and choices—to God’s purposes” (Elder D. will not only bless and guide you during this life, but it Todd Christofferson). We find the power to consecrate will also have a direct bearing on your life throughout ourselves to God through our faith in Christ as our Savior. eternity” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf). How do we “It is His voice which invites us to consecrate of our time, develop the unwavering, rock-solid testimony that, as our talents, and our means to carry on His work. It is Jacob wrote, “could not be shaken,” even in times of His voice that calls for service and sacrifice. This is His difficulty or when others “hope to shake [you] from the work. He is at the helm guiding and directing the destiny faith” (Jacob 7:5)? What must we do to receive our own of His kingdom” (Elder Bruce R. McConkie). What does personal witness of the gospel? How do we continue to it mean to yield up our will to God? How do we become build our testimony on the Savior and His teachings consecrated servants of God through acting on our faith rather than on the philosophies of men? What is the in Christ? How does our awareness that Christ is directing relationship between testimony and conversion? the work of His kingdom strengthen us in our efforts to Martha Peacock—wife, mother; professor, art history, BYU live a consecrated life? Bruce R. Hiskey—husband, father, grandfather; youth Barbara Bradshaw—wife, mother, grandmother; joined leader; former bishop; stake president; entrepreneur the church at 18 years old; currently teaching Relief Society; former member, Relief Society general board Kathy Clayton—wife of Elder Whitney Clayton, mother, Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center grandmother; taught early morning seminary for 10 years (HFAC) in California and Argentina 11:00 a.m.–noon 9 • The Conversion Process is Unique for Everyone Conversion is a process, not an event. Every person on the earth has a right to a personal witness that Jesus is the Christ. We become converted as a result of our righteous efforts to follow the Savior. We can receive revelation in small increments over time, line upon line, precept upon precept and it is granted according to our desire, worthiness, and preparation. Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson has reminded us that “true conversion occurs as [we] continue to act upon the doctrines [we] know are true and keep the commandments, day after day, month after month.” In what ways can we deepen our conversion to be strengthened at all times? How does conversion help us along the path of covenant keeping and draw us closer to the Savior? How might we help others in their conversion process? Gena Alder—wife, mother; husband and children describe her as curious, creative and kind; loves sharing the gospel with everyone through art, teaching and service Jerry Jaccard—husband, father, grandfather; missionary; former bishop; currently teaching Gospel Doctrine; BYU Professor emeritus; author, editor, translator

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Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center 2254 Conference Center (CONF) (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 11:00 a.m.–noon 11 • The Importance of Family Councils 10 • Understanding the Will of the Lord President Spencer W. Kimball warned us that “. . . Through His Prophet many of the social restraints which in the past have “What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken . . . helped to reinforce . . . the family are dissolving and whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my disappearing. The time will come when only those who servants, it is the same” (D&C 1:38). The prophet, who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able is authorized to hold and exercise all of the priesthood to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering keys, receives direct revelation from God on our behalf. evil around us.” Family councils can be a significant President Harold B. Lee taught, “The only safety we have force in strengthening the family. “A family council that as members of this Church is to . . . learn to give heed to is patterned after the councils in heaven, filled with the words and commandments that the Lord shall give Christlike love, and guided by the Lord’s Spirit will help through His prophet.” In these latter days of confusion us to protect our family from distractions that can steal and worldly turbulence, it is critical that we look to the our precious time together and protect us from the evils prophet for guidance and direction. How does listening of the world” (Elder M. Russell Ballard). How can we to and obeying the prophet strengthen and protect us? conduct successful family councils in our home? How What role does personal conversion play in following can we make family councils into a family tradition? How the prophet? In what ways do we sustain and support will it benefit our family to hold regular family councils? the prophet? Cydney Adamson—wife, mother; ward Relief Society Melody Apezteguia—high school administrator, former president; temple worker; employed by her six daughters, calculus teacher; former temple worker; 2016 Utah Teacher creators of “Six Sisters Stuff” of the Year; just completed second master’s degree from BYU Brittany Olsen—wife, mother; stake Young Women Faith Cooper—wife, mother; Gospel Doctrine teacher; president; former counselor stake Young Women presidency former counselor in ward Relief Society presidency; former PTA president 250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 11:00 a.m.–noon 12 • Comfort and Counsel to Those Affected by Suicide Elder M. Russell Ballard stated: “In my judgment, there is no more difficult time for a family than when a loved one takes his or her own life. Suicide is a devastating family experience.” Many of us know someone who is struggling with depression and hopelessness, and some of us know those who have been overwhelmed by the struggle. We can all learn more about this serious trial, remembering as President Russell M. Nelson taught, that the “Immortality of the soul applies to all, as does the privilege of repentance and forgiveness.” What are some of the warning signs of suicide and what can we, as families and communities, do to help prevent it? How can strengthening our hope and faith in Christ help keep us from despair? How can we find peace if we have lost a loved one to suicide? Marja Reynolds—wife, mother; children’s music teacher; lost her sister to suicide David Wood—husband, father; bishop; psychologist, assistant professor, BYU School of Social Work; member of the Utah National Guard

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2260 Conference Center (CONF) Bonnie H. Cordon—wife, mother; second counselor, 11:00 a.m.–noon Primary general presidency; returned missionary; served with her husband in the Brazil Curitiba mission 13 • El perdonar a los demás Jean B. Bingham—wife, mother, grandmother; first La hermana Carole M. Stephens enseñó: “El Maestro counselor, Primary general presidency; former member, sanador puede consolarnos y fortalecernos cuando Primary general board; ESL teacher experimentamos dolor por las acciones inicuas de los demás.” En el proceso de sanar, el hecho de perdonar a Joy D. Jones—wife, mother, grandmother; Primary aquellos que nos han hecho mal nos brinda fortaleza general president; homemaker; former member, Primary personal. ¿Cómo podemos valernos de la expiación de general board Cristo para perdonar a los demás y sanar el corazón? ¿Qué bendiciones podemos recibir si verdaderamente perdonamos a los demás? ¿Cómo podemos adquirir un Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) espíritu de perdón, incluso antes de que algo nos suceda? 12:30–1:30 p.m. ¿Cómo podemos evitar amargarnos, enojarnos o tener 15 • Repentance: A Joyful Choice deseos de vengarnos cuando otras personas nos hacen daño? Through Christ’s infinite Atonement our repentance becomes a joyous opportunity to unload our burdens of Mari Carmen Leri—esposa, madre; originaria de guilt, misdeeds, mistakes, and any other accumulated España; obrera del templo; asesora de las Laureles; sirvió errors and sins of mortality. As we seek to understand en una misión en España; ex presidenta de la Sociedad more fully and apply more willingly Christ’s loving de Socorro; terapeuta matrimonial y familiar y profesora sacrifice, we have another chance. “Jesus Christ can adjunta de Utah Valley University forgive because he paid the price for our sins” (Dale G. Margarita E. Morales—esposa; madre; propietaria de Renlund). President Russell M. Nelson taught “When negocio; sirvió en la Misión España Madrid; actualmente es Jesus said ‘repent,’ He asked us to change—to change consejera en una presidencia de Mujeres Jóvenes our mind, knowledge, and spirit—even our breath” and “A repentant soul is a converted soul, and a converted soul is a repentant soul.” How can we understand that repentance is a blessing and not a punishment? How does Concurrent Sessions using repentance on a daily basis help us draw closer to the Savior and feel joy? How can we turn our regrets into 12:30–1:30 p.m. resolutions to do better? Joseph Parry—husband, father; served in Germany Marriott Center (MC) Hamburg mission; current chair for Philosophy Department at BYU; has served as bishop and is currently 12:30–1:30 p.m. serving in ward High Priest group leadership 14 • Intentional Parenting Mary Ellen Edmunds—author, speaker; nurse; former President Russell M. Nelson taught: “No other work director of training, Provo MTC; former member, Relief transcends that of righteous, intentional parenting!” Society general board Sister Sheri Dew reminded us: “Motherhood is more than bearing children . . . it is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature.” Although we recognize that motherhood is a most sacred responsibility, being a mother, especially of young children, can sometimes leave us feeling depleted—physically, mentally, and spiritually. However, if we perform simple, daily tasks mindfully and prayerfully, we and our children can become sanctified, and we can experience true joy in motherhood. How can we learn to parent young children more mindfully? How can we become sanctified through simple acts?

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Ballroom, Wilkson Student Center (WSC) 3220-24 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 16 • “Look Unto Me in Every Thought; Doubt 17 • Strengthening Our Adult Children Not, Fear Not” (D&C 6:36) Sister Linda K. Burton taught “we need to work together Elder David A. Bednar taught, “Is it possible to exercise to lift the rising generation and help them reach their faith in Him, follow Him, serve Him, but not believe Him? divine potential as heirs of eternal life.” Elder Bradley . . . We come to know the Lord as we not only believe in D. Foster said, “It’s never too early and it’s never too late Him but also believe Him and His assurances.” God has a to lead, guide, and walk beside our children.” What is plan for each of our individual lives and He will lead us, our role as parents once our children become adults? if we will follow Him. It is about learning to completely How can we continue to “lead, guide, and walk beside” trust God, and trusting that He will bear us up through them? Elder Robert D. Hales said “The most important our trials. “May we stand still, with the utmost assurance, work we do in our families is through the power of the to see the salvation of God, and for His arm to be Holy Ghost.” How can we seek the Holy Ghost to know revealed.” (D&C 123:17) How can we let go of the natural “when to speak, what to say, and yes, on some occasions, man in order to align our will with God’s will? How do when to be still”? How can we help them continue to we learn to look to God in every thought? How can we know and feel the love of the Lord for them? change our doubt or fear into faith? Leslie Austin—wife, mother, homemaker; Mia Maid Wendy Cederlof—widow, mother, grandmother; temple advisor; working towards masters degree in marriage and worker; served missions in Nauvoo temple, New York family therapy Manhattan temple, Palmyra temple, Los Angeles temple Nancy Rees—wife, mother, grandmother; Primary and Bountiful temple with husband; cancer survivor pianist; homemaker Angie Smith Mecham—wife, mother; young widow with five small children, remarried mother of combined family of ten children; feeling blessed every day de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 18 • “Like a Broken Vessel” “One in four people in the world will be affected by mental illness at some point in their lives. The reality of living with mental health challenges differs from person to person” (mentalhealth.lds.org). How do we recognize the symptoms of depression or anxiety and determine when professional help is needed? How can we look for the joys in our lives amidst the suffering? Sister Carole M. Stephens said, “I often meet Latter-day Saint women who are desperate for help, yet they do not turn to the One who can provide everlasting help.” How can we look to our Savior to find hope? How does our faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ, and His Atoning sacrifice, and the Father’s Plan strengthen us to seek professional help when needed? How can we support those who are struggling? How can understanding these illnesses help us respond with kindness instead of judgement? Christine Packard—wife, mother, grandmother; licensed professional counselor; temple worker Josie Thompson Solomon—wife; writer, motivational speaker; founder of The 444 Project; international humanitarian volunteer

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Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 19 • I Believe in Christ 21 • Every Sister is Vital to the Kingdom At the center of every testimony and conversion is Jesus After the visit of the Savior to the Nephites we know that Christ. Knowing Him, believing in His Atonement, and there was no contention because of “The love of God allowing it to change our life such that we are consistently which did dwell in the hearts of the people” (4 Nephi true to the gospel is the essence of conversion. Elder Bruce 1:15). This love also existed because there wasn’t “any R. McConkie testified, “I have . . . ‘the testimony of Jesus,’ manner of -ites; but they were in one, the children of which means that I know by personal revelation from Christ, and heirs to the kingdom of God” (4 Nephi 1:17). the Holy Spirit to my soul that Jesus is the Lord; that He In the Church today we have sisters who deeply desire brought life and immortality to light through the gospel; and are committed to being the Lord’s disciples. Many and that He has restored in this day the fullness of His of these sisters are not in traditional families; they are everlasting truth.” President Monson taught “By learning single, with or without children. How do we avoid labels of Him, by believing in Him, by following Him, there is and terminology that may make others feel left out? How the capacity to become like Him.” How do we come to do we foster friendships among all sisters? How do we believe Christ? How can we gain an understanding of and cherish one another (married or single, with children or hope in His Atonement and allow Him to “wash clean without), “watch over one another, comfort one another every stain?” and gain instruction, that we may all sit down in heaven Emily Belle Freeman—wife, mother, grandmother; together” (Sister Lucy Mack Smith)? seminary teacher; Laurel advisor; writer; speaker Julie Crockett—associate professor of mechanical Jeff Thompson—husband, father; author; organizational engineering, BYU; Women’s Conference committee member behavior professor and motivational scholar, BYU; Nancy Kaye Bassett—adjunct faculty in Education family history consultant; frequent public speaker and Department, BYU; guest service missionary at Temple Square amateur actor Kimberli Ann Laker Nelson—wife, mother; former Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, BYU

Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center 20 • “Hope . . . Maketh an Anchor to the (HFAC) Souls of Men” (Ether 12:4) 12:30–1:30 p.m. Hope, together with faith and charity, is one of the central 22 • Sorrow that the Eye Can’t See characteristics of a gospel centered life. It is an essential Elder Robert D. Hales tells caregivers, “How the Lord loves aspect of God’s plan for our happiness. As President you! In your quiet, unheralded service, you are following Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminds us, “Hope is a gift of the Spirit. Him who promised, ‘Thy Father who seeth in secret, It is a hope that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ himself shall reward thee openly’” (3 Nephi 13:4). Many and the power of His Resurrection, we shall be raised people care for disabled loved ones, elderly parents, or unto life eternal and this because of our faith in the a spouse. Extended caregiving can be a heavy burden, Savior. This kind of hope is both a principle of promise as even for the most committed and loving caregiver. “The well as a commandment . . . The hope of salvation . . . is person giving care long enough can become the one who the foundation of our faith and an anchor to our souls.” needs care” (President Henry B. Eyring). What can we do How can we obtain the Spirit’s gift of hope? How do we to strengthen and support the caregivers around us? How obey the commandment to have hope? What effect does can we help to lift the burdens of those who give care for hope have on how we live our lives? extended periods? How can we draw on the power of God Karen J. Ashton—wife, mother, grandmother; member, to sustain us when we ourselves are the caregivers? Young Women general board; served with husband when Dana Roberts—mother and student of a 20-year-old he presided over the Canada Toronto West mission; former son with multiple disabilities; loves family, learning, new matron of the Provo temple experiences and outdoor adventures Naume K. Dube—wife of Elder Edward Dube of the Dixie Stott—wife, mother; former member ward Seventy, mother Relief Society and Young Women’s presidencies; nurse; experienced family caregiver 19

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Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center 2254 Conference Center (CONF) (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 24 • “Will Ye Also Go Away?” (John 6:67) 23 • What if Their Story Were My Story? Elder M. Russell Ballard recalled the time in Jesus’ Helping those in need is not a program, it is who we are ministry when many of His disciples left Him, and He as Latter-day Saints. We have been given a charge by asked the Twelve “Will ye also go away?” Peter famously Sister Linda K. Burton to serve the refugees and needy replied: “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words among us, but where do we start? How do we “first of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art observe, then serve” to find meaningful service that will that Christ, the Son of the living God” (John 6:67-69). fill real needs and fit what we (or our family or Relief Elder Ballard continued, “When others focused on what Society, etc.) can offer? What do we need to know in order they could not accept, the Apostles chose to focus on what to be sensitive to social and cultural differences? We have they did believe and know.” How can we learn to focus all been displaced from our Heavenly home. How can we on what we believe and know? In what ways can we keep reach out to all fellow wanderers with Christlike love and the memory fresh of “what [we] have felt” and “why [we] charity to nurture individuals and change lives? Whom felt it”? How can experiences keep us faithful? How do we can we identify within our own sphere of influence that continue faithfully to follow the Savior when others may we can serve? be pulling us towards a different path? Sheila Ostler—wife, mom, grandma; Texas-born and Francesca Lawson—wife, mother; associate professor raised; community/refugee volunteer; currently serving in Comparative Arts and Letters department, BYU, teaching with ward Young Women courses about the Asian humanities; Relief Society teacher Linda Simmons—wife, mother, grandmother, great- Marc Cameron—husband and soon-to-be father; grandmother; served in inner city mission for nine adjunct dance faculty at BYU years; founder of Hearts Knit Together; not “re-tired” but “re-treaded” 250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 25 • Maintaining a Happy Marriage in Spite of Differences in Religious Conviction The Apostle Paul taught that “marriage is honorable in all” (Hebrews 13:4). Sometimes women who are faithful members of the Church have a spouse who is not a member or becomes inactive after marriage. These women are in a challenging position, trying to balance their own spiritual needs with the attitudes and requirements of the spouse, and sometimes conflicts may arise. Even if the family we have is different from the family we imagined, we can still choose to love each other, develop strong personal testimonies, feel Heavenly Father’s love, and experience true joy. How can we have joyful, loving relationships with a spouse who is not in the Church or less active? How can we personally remain faithful regardless of our spouse’s level of commitment? Christy Anderson—wife, mother; former Women’s Conference committee member; business owner; writer Darin Oviatt—husband, father; Associate Dean, BYU Continuing Education; stake president; doctorate degree in Instructional Psychology and Technology from BYU; former bishop

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2260 Conference Center (CONF) 12:30–1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 26 • La línea del convenio que hemos 2:00–3:00 p.m. hecho con nuestro Padre Celestial no se ha interrumpido Marriott Center (MC) Un convenio “es una promesa sagrada hecha con 2:00–3:00 p.m. Dios… Si una persona acepta los términos del convenio y obedece la ley de Dios, él o ella recibe las bendiciones 27 • You Matter to Him asociadas con ese convenio” (presidente Russell M. “God sees you not only as a mortal being on a small Nelson). Si somos obedientes a los convenios que planet who lives for a brief season–He sees you as His hacemos en el templo, las bendiciones de nuestro child. He sees you as the being you are capable and matrimonio celestial siguen siendo nuestras, a pesar de designed to become. He wants you to know that you las decisiones que tome nuestro cónyuge. El convenio matter to Him” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf). Jesus que hacemos con Dios no puede ser interrumpido por Christ paid the infinite price for each of us, individually, la conducta de los demás. Debemos “[confiar] en la so that he could know us and succor us. He continually investidura de poder que se ha puesto al alcance de cada invites us to come unto him, and our slightest attempt to uno de nosotros mediante las ordenanzas y los convenios approach God is rewarded with immense blessings. How [y permitir] que el poder sanador del Salvador y Su can we learn to see and appreciate these blessings? What expiación entren en [nuestra] vida” (hermana Carole M. can we do to feel His neverending love surrounding us? Stephens). ¿Cómo podemos mantenernos fieles a nuestros How can we come to believe that we matter to Him and convenios y conservar unos cimientos espirituales sólidos that He loves us? How do we remember that His “hand is aunque nuestro cónyuge quebrante sus convenios? stretched out still” regardless of our choices? ¿Cómo podemos mantener una buena salud espiritual Lynette N. Gay—wife of Elder Robert C. Gay of the a pesar de las decisiones que tomen los demás? ¿Cómo Seventy, mother, grandmother; served with husband when podemos brindar seguridad espiritual a nuestros hijos he presided over the Ghana West Africa mission cuando un matrimonio llega a su fin? ¿Cómo podemos hallar esperanza y sanar mediante la expiación de Cristo? Carol F. McConkie—wife, mother, grandmother; first counselor, Young Women general presidency; Liliana Rivera—esposa; maestra de la Sociedad de served with husband when he presided over the California Socorro; ex misionera; originaria de México San Jose mission Evelyn Falabella Torres—esposa, madre; hija del élder Enrique R. Falabella de los Setenta; originaria de Guatemala

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Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 28 • Understanding and Living the Doctrine 29 • Strengthening Our Youth of Christ “Your bright and energetic youth are the future of the President Russell M. Nelson warned: “Attacks against Church, and for that reason they are a prime target of the Church, its doctrine, and our way of life are going the adversary. . . . There are no perfect parents and no easy to increase. Because of this, we need women who have answers, but there are principles of truth that we can rely a bedrock understanding of the doctrine of Christ and on” (Elder Larry R. Lawrence). Youth spend many hours who will use that understanding to teach and help raise each day learning of the things of the world­­—attending a sin-resistant generation.” The scriptures define the classes like history, mathematics and art, and being doctrine of Christ as exercising faith in Jesus Christ, involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities. All repenting, being baptized, receiving the gift of the Holy of these are good, and many things are necessary to learn, Ghost, and enduring to the end. How do we deepen our but it is important that children are also taught spiritual understanding of this doctrine? As we understand the truths so they may grow in all ways. How can we keep the doctrine, how do we best teach it to our families and lines of communication open? How do we teach our youth others? What does it mean to take upon ourselves the to look to Christ to guide them during their conversion name of Christ? How can a testimony of the doctrine of process? How can our love and influence in the home Christ create “a sin-resistant generation”? help children detect and reject deception in the world? Hank Smith—husband, father; high council member, Cindy Pennington—wife, mother, grandmother; former MBA from Utah State University, PhD from BYU; assistant Seminary and Institute teacher; served in Japan Tokyo professor Ancient Scripture, BYU; author South mission Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt—wife, mother; author; Ted Adams—husband, father; former stake president, adjunct professor Religious Education, BYU; PhD from bishop, Young Single Adult bishop; works in medical field ASU; stake Young Women president; Women’s Conference committee member 3220-24 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 30 • “That When He Shall Appear we Shall be Like Him” (Moroni 7:48) “Therefore, what manner of [women] ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am” (3 Nephi 27:27). Elder Richard J. Maynes taught “If our lives are centered in Jesus Christ, He can successfully mold us into who we need to be in order to return to His and Heavenly Father’s presence in the Celestial Kingdom. The joy we experience in this life will be in direct proportion to how well our lives are centered on the teachings, example, and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.” How do we deepen our understanding of and incorporate Christlike attributes into our lives? How does the Holy Ghost help us develop these attributes? How can developing these attributes help us become closer to the Savior? Natalie Curtis McCullough—wife, mother, grandmother; Masters of Education, Master of Humanities with emphasis in Depth Psychology; Interfaith Chaplain; former Women’s Conference committee member John Hilton III—husband, father; assistant professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU; Gospel Doctrine teacher

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de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center Jeanne Asay—wife, mother, grandmother; BYU graduate (HFAC) in psychology; Project Manager for the Clinical Psychology 2:00–3:00 p.m. Department at University of Utah; working on certificate in Positive Psychology 31• Kind Words are Sweet Tones of the Heart Jessica Taylor—wife, mother; BYU graduate in graphic We should consider our marriage as our most cherished design; currently earning M.O.M. degree with expertise in earthly relationship. Sister Linda K. Burton asked diapering, storybook reading and carseat chauffering this question, “Sisters and brothers, how often do we intentionally ‘speak kind words to each other’? I invite each of us to heed Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s heartfelt Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC) plea: ‘In this long eternal quest to be more like our 2:00–3:00 p.m. Savior, may we try to be “perfect” men and women in at least this one way now—by offending not in word, 33 • “And They Were Armed with or more positively put, by speaking with a new tongue, Righteousness and with the Power of God in the tongue of angels.’” How can we sincerely praise our Great Glory” (1 Nephi 14:14) companion, when alone or in the presence of others? Elder M. Russell Ballard has taught, “Those who have How can we express love instead of anger, use kinder priesthood keys . . . literally make it possible for all words instead of sharp tongues, especially in stressful who serve faithfully under their direction to exercise situations? How do we find a better way to offer sincere priesthood authority and have access to priesthood forgiveness or a heartfelt apology? How can humor help power.” Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson said, “All women need us manage the challenges of daily living? to see themselves as essential participants in the work Joy Flitton—wife, mother; ward Primary president; of the priesthood. Women in this Church are presidents, Women’s Conference committee member; former service counselors, teachers, members of councils, sisters, and subcommittee member mothers, and the kingdom of God cannot function unless Jan Zwick—wife of Elder W. Craig Zwick of the Seventy, we rise up and fulfill our duties with faith.” How are mother, grandmother; author; former member, Young we armed with priesthood power as we make and keep Women general board sacred covenants? How does this power protect us from the influences of the world? How do men and women work together in accomplishing the Lord’s work under Joseph Smith Building Auditorium (JSB) the direction of priesthood keys? 2:00–3:00 p.m. Diane Collette—wife, mother, grandmother; currently 32 • Creating a Christ-centered Home serving as stake Young Single Adult Relief Society president Elizabeth Rose—wife, mother, grandmother; served Sister Cheryl A. Esplin taught, “Families are the Lord’s mission to Japan; member, Relief Society general board; workshop on earth to help us learn and live the gospel. Women’s Conference committee member We come into our families with a sacred duty to help strengthen each other spiritually. Strong eternal families and Spirit-filled homes do not just happen. They take great effort, they take time, and they take each member of the family doing his or her part. Every home is different, but every home where even one individual seeks for truth can make a difference.” Whatever problems your family is facing, whatever you must do to solve them, the beginning and the end of the solution is charity, the pure love of Christ. What are some ways to constantly change one’s own heart and become more like Christ? What are the attributes of a Christ-centered home? To achieve family happiness what can we do to remove contention from our home and communicate with a feeling of harmony, love and respect?

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Pardoe Theatre, HFAC Robin Bonham—wife, mother, grandmother; member, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Relief Society general board; served with husband when he presided over the India Bangalore mission 34 • The Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood Thomas Valletta—husband, father, grandfather; bishop; We should rejoice in our many different roles as women convert; director of curriculum for the Department of in life and together in the gospel. It is a blessing that we Seminaries & Institutes; author; former mission president, are all unique and can come together as sisters to be Chairman of the materials evaluation committee in Church unified in building the kingdom of God, whatever our Correlation circumstances. Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson said, “To be sisters implies that there is an unbreakable bond between us. Sisters take care of each other, watch out for each Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center other, comfort each other, and are there for each other through thick and thin. The Lord has said, ‘I say unto (WSC) you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine’ (D&C 2:00–3:00 p.m. 38:27).” How can we become as united with our Relief 36 • The Savior is our Strength, Hope and Society sisters as we are with our own sisters? How does Healing Power when Dealing with Addictions truly understanding charity impact the way we serve others as our sisters? “Always remember, with the Savior’s help, you can break free from addiction. It may be a long, difficult path but Heidi Niederhauser Jensen—wife, mother, BYU the Lord will not give up on you. He loves you. Jesus graduate; missionary mom Christ suffered the Atonement to help you change, to Maria Luisa Torres—wife, mother, grandmother; free you from the captivity of sin. The most important graduate of University of Utah; served with husband when thing is to keep trying—sometimes it takes several he presided over the Guatemala North mission; served full- attempts before people find success. So don’t give up. time mission; member, Relief Society general board Don’t lose faith. Keep your heart close to the Lord, and He will give you the power of deliverance. He will make you free” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf). True recovery Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center happens because our nature is changed by the power (HFAC) of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. How can we find hope 2:00–3:00 p.m. and encouragement as we work through the bondage of addiction? What resources are available for those seeking 35 • He Will Manifest the Truth of it Unto to overcome addiction or help for those dealing with You, by the Power of the Holy Ghost the effects of a loved one’s addiction? In what way does President Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “The truth is different Christ’s Atonement help us experience the miracle of from belief . . . absolute truth is not dependent upon living in recovery? public opinion or popularity.” Never before in the world’s Jodi Hildebrandt—mother; clinical director and history have people had such easy access to information, supervisor of LifeStar of Utah County; family therapist and never before “has it been more important,” as specializing in sexual and pornography addictions President Uchtdorf observed, “to learn how to correctly Jeremy Leavitt—husband, father; Licensed Marriage and discern between truth and error.” When we are seeking Family Therapist specializing in pornography, sexual, and the truth, we should look to a source that is complete, substance abuse addictions, works with individuals and correct, and incorruptible. Like Joseph Smith, we can “ask families with a wide range of issues; clinician for Sons of of God that giveth to all men liberally” (James 1:5). God Helaman program is the source of all truth, “he comprehendeth all things” (D&C 88:41). How can the Spirit help us discern between truth and error? How can we follow the pattern of Joseph Smith in seeking truth in our own lives? How can we qualify for and recognize personal revelation from the Spirit as we seek truth?

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2254 Conference Center (CONF) Karen Payne—single mother of ten with nine returned 2:00–3:00 p.m. missionaries, grandmother; convert; BYU graduate; ortho tech at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital; serving in ward 37 • The Courage from Your Consecrated Primary presidency Life Affects Generations Karen Peterson—wife, mother; convert at 24; full-time “A consecrated life is a beautiful thing. Its strength and marketing executive, Sunday School teacher serenity are ‘as a very fruitful tree which is planted in a goodly land, by a pure stream, that yieldeth much precious fruit’ (D&C 97:9). Of particular significance 2260 Conference Center (CONF) is the influence of a consecrated man or woman 2:00–3:00 p.m. upon others, especially those closest and dearest. The consecration of many who have gone before us and 39 • “Por la noche durará el llanto, y a la others who live among us has helped lay the foundation mañana vendrá la alegría” (Salmos 30:5) for our happiness. In like manner future generations will El Presidente Russell M. Nelson explicó: “La vida está take courage from your consecrated life, acknowledging llena de desvíos y callejones sin salida, pruebas y their debt to you for the possession of all that truly dificultades de toda índole… El gozo que sentimos tiene matters” (Elder D. Todd Christofferson). How have we poco que ver con las circunstancias de nuestra vida, y been influenced by the consecrated lives of our ancestors? tiene todo que ver con el enfoque de nuestra vida… How does our consecrated life extend to our ancestors? Cuando elegimos al Padre Celestial para que sea nuestro How do we continue the legacy of influence in our Dios y cuando podemos sentir la expiación del Salvador children and grandchildren? obrar en nuestra vida, seremos llenos de gozo.” ¿Cómo Laura Kay Anderson—wife, mother, grandmother; podemos valernos del poder de la expiación del Salvador family and church history missionary; cub master, 38 para que nos ayude a soportar nuestras cargas y a hallar year scouter, Silver Beaver - Influential Woman recipient; gozo en esta vida? ¿Cómo podemos acercarnos más a Él a Mortensen descendant Willie Handcart Company medida que pasamos por el proceso refinador de la vida Carol Virgin—wife, mother, grandmother; former mortal? ¿De qué forma hace posible nuestro gozo en la temple ordinance worker; Utah Salt Lake City Expiación que nuestras dificultades nos santifiquen? Headquarters missionary at Church History library G. Lizeth Hernandez—esposa, madre; consejera clínica; egresada de BYU; posee una maestría en trabajo social; maestra de la Primaria; sirvió en la Misión Uruguay Montevideo 250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) Gisel Crystal Gomez—tía; ingeniera en sistemas 2:00–3:00 p.m. informáticos; maestra de la Escuela Dominical, ha sido 38 • Every Convert is Precious: Living Your presidenta de la Sociedad de Socorro, las Mujeres Jóvenes y New Faith la Primaria de barrio; originaria de México President Gordon B. Hinckley said, “We speak different tongues. We live under a variety of circumstances. But in the heart of each of us beats a common testimony.” Everyone who comes into the fold of God has the “opportunity for growth and expression and training in the work and ways of the Lord.” Conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ is a life-changing experience. President Hinckley continues, “Our great responsibility is to see that each is “remembered and nourished by the good word of God” (Moroni 6:4). How do gospel truths continue to be a source of power and comfort after conversion begins? What resources are available to help you continually strengthen your faith? How can you share your newfound faith with others? How can you establish relationships with those in your branch or ward?

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Marriott Center (MC) Marriott Center (MC) 3:45–5:00 p.m. 9:00–10:15 a.m. “Return, Repent and Our Roots: be Converted that I A Celebration of May Heal You” Who We Are (3 Nephi 9:13) Kathryn Callister—wife of Tad R. Callister, General Sunday School president, mother, grandmother; served with husband as he presided over the Canada Toronto East mission Tad Callister—husband, father, grandfather; Sunday School general president; recently released from Concurrent Sessions presidency of the Seventy; former president of the Canada Toronto East mission 11:00 a.m.–noon

Marriott Center (MC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 40 • The Relief Society: “Divinely Ordained of God” As sisters in Relief Society, we rejoice in who we are and what we do! President Joseph F. Smith declared, “This organization is divinely made, divinely authorized, divinely instituted, divinely ordained of God to minister for the salvation of the souls of women and of men.” Relief Society prepares women for the blessings of eternal life as they increase faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, strengthen families and homes through ordinances and covenants, and work in unity to help those in need. Sister Eliza R. Snow testified, “If any of the daughters and mothers in Israel are feeling in the least [limited] in their present spheres, they will now find ample scope for every power and capability for doing good with which they are most liberally endowed.” How do we fulfill the purpose of the Relief Society when we have callings in other organizations? How is Relief Society more than a class on Sunday? How do we fulfill the purpose of Relief Society in our homes, wards and communities? Relief Society General Presidency

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Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) Christen Allen—wife, mother, grandmother; singer, 11:00 a.m.–noon pianist, member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir 41 • Faith in God’s Timing Paul Allen—husband, father, grandfather; former bishop; head of Strengthsfinder movement for Gallup Industry in Sometimes, in spite of fervent prayers, answers are slow Washington DC, Social Media Mission Content Chair for the in coming. “Strong faith in the Savior is submissively Utah County Coordinating Council accepting of His will and timing in our lives—even if the outcome is not what we hoped for or wanted . . . God expects and trusts us to face temporary mortal adversity 3220-24 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) with His help so we can learn what we need to learn and ultimately become what we are to become in eternity” 11:00 a.m.–noon (Elder David A. Bednar). The scriptures promise: “But 43 • Fighting the Fear that we aren’t they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; Good Enough they shall mount up with wings as eagles” (Isaiah 40:31). “The answers to the questions ‘Am I good enough?’ and How can we draw on the power of God to help us face ‘Will I make it?’ are ‘Yes! You are going to be good enough’ our trials with patience and hope? How can we maintain and ‘Yes, you are going to make it as long as you keep faith in Christ’s love for us as we wait for His timetable repenting and do not rationalize or rebel’ . . . Our Heavenly to be fulfilled in our life? How can we develop an eternal Father intends for us to make it! That is His work and His perspective on our mortal experiences? glory” (Elder J. Devn Cornish). Our spiritual progression Gaylamarie Rosenberg—wife, mother; adjunct is between God and us. What are some of the damaging faculty, Church History and Doctrine, BYU; ward Gospel effects of competing with and comparing ourselves to Doctrine teacher others? How can we follow the Lord’s admonition to “Look Kris Belcher—wife, mother; ward Beehive advisor; unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not” (D&C returned missionary; BYU graduate in therapeutic 6:36)? How does the Lord help us understand how He feels recreation; cancer conqueror about us when He says “the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7)? Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Lori Weekes—wife, mother, grandmother; serving in 11:00 a.m.–noon stake Relief Society presidency; former Women’s Conference service subcommittee chair, seminary teacher; loves 42 • An Eternal Marriage is a Partnership gardening and playing with kids and grandkids with God Kathy Zeyer—wife, mother; medical administrator; recent President Russell M. Nelson taught “Marriage is sanctified college graduate; ward compassionate service leader; loves when it is cherished and honored in holiness. That union cycling, chocolate, and spending time with her husband­ and is not merely between husband and wife; it embraces a college-age kids partnership with God.” “If two people love the Lord more than their own lives . . . and both work together for the upbuilding up of the kingdom of God, then happiness is at its pinnacle” (Spencer W. Kimball). President Gordon B. Hinckley taught, “The sweetest feelings of life, the most generous and satisfying impulses of the human heart, find expression in a marriage that stands pure and unsullied above the evil of the world.” How do we love, serve, and succor one another in our marriage as the Savior would? In what ways can we cherish, nurture and honor our marriage? When challenging trials arise, what steps can husbands and wives take to find greater happiness together?

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de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center J.B. Haws—husband, father; assistant professor of Church (HFAC) History and Doctrine, BYU; bishop 11:00 a.m.–noon Camille Fronk Olson—wife, mother; chair, Department 44 • Answering Difficult Questions in the of Ancient Scripture, BYU; author Lord’s Way We are often approached by individuals who ask us Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC) difficult questions about our beliefs. In answering 11:00 a.m.–noon questions, we need “to stand firm in the gospel and to teach others the truth without causing contention and 46 • Your Covenant Line with Your Heavenly anger” (Elder Von G. Keetch). Elder Keetch challenges Father Has Not Been Broken us: “In each circumstance that arises in your lives, ask A covenant “is a sacred promise with God . . . If one yourself how you can best teach and defend the doctrine accepts the terms of the covenant and obeys God’s law, of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, while at the same time he or she receives the blessings associated with the showing love, kindness, and understanding to a person covenant” (President Russell M. Nelson). When we who may not accept that doctrine.” How can we rely on remain obedient to the covenants we made in the temple, the guidance of the Spirit as we answer questions boldly the blessings of our celestial marriage covenant are yet in a kindly way, according to Christ’s pattern? How still ours, regardless of the choices of our spouse. Our do we avoid being baited by those who are antagonistic, covenant with God cannot be broken by the behavior staying instead on the safe ground of mutual respect? of others. We should “rely on the endowment of power How can we gain confidence in our ability to follow the made available to each of us through ordinances Spirit in answering difficult questions? and covenants. And allow the healing power of the Ally Isom— wife, mother, grandmother; LDS Church Savior and His Atonement into your life” (Sister Carole Director of Institutional Messaging; former deputy chief M. Stephens). How do we remain committed to our of staff, communications director and spokesperson for covenants, maintaining a solid spiritual foundation, even Utah’s governor if our spouse has broken covenants? How can we retain Lark Galli—wife, mother; ward Relief Society president; strong spiritual health in spite of the choices of others? former stake Young Women president; recently returned How do we provide spiritual security for our children from South America where her husband served as legal when a marriage ends? How do we find hope and healing counsel for the church through Christ’s Atonement? Douglas Callister—husband, father, grandfather; emeritus member, Quorum of the Seventy; former Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) Bountiful Utah temple president, Area Seventy, Regional 11:00 a.m.–noon Representative, mission president and stake president 45 • “Teaching in the Savior’s Way” Jan Callister—wife, mother, grandmother; former matron, Bountiful Utah temple, Relief Society and Young In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we are Women president; served four years in Eastern Europe constantly given opportunities to teach. Now we have a working with auxiliaries while husband was area president resource called “Teaching in the Savior’s Way,” a manual which helps us to learn the principles that the Savior used when he taught. “The goal of every gospel teacher— every parent, every formally called teacher, every home teacher and visiting teacher, and every follower of Christ—is to teach the pure doctrine of the gospel, by the Spirit, in order to help God’s children build their faith in the Savior and become more like Him.” As we read the scriptures, what do we notice about the Savior’s way of teaching? How do we distinguish between doctrine, principle and application? How can Teacher Council meetings strengthen our ability to teach?

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Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center Katelyn Strobel—BYU student; Women’s Conference (HFAC) committee member 11:00 a.m.–noon Nancy Cox—wife, mother; visiting teacher; Relief Society 47 • Do I Give the Lord Equal Time? secretary; former ward Relief Society and Young Women president, Primary pianist; returned missionary; Women’s When faced with doubts or adversity, a guiding principle Conference committee member is to “give the Lord equal time” (Elder M. Russell Ballard). Elder Richard G. Scott taught, “When we are consistently praying morning and night, studying our Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center scriptures daily, having weekly family home evening, and (WSC) attending the temple regularly, we are actively responding to [Jesus Christ’s] invitation to ‘come unto Him.’ The 11:00 a.m.–noon more we develop these habits, the more anxious is Satan 49 • Receiving a Testimony of the Restoration to harm us but the less is his ability to do so.” Elder M. Sister Bonnie D. Parkin observed: “Few miracles Russell Ballard said, “As we give ourselves to Christ, fully compare with the miracle of the Restoration. In fact, and completely, we find safety, peace, joy, and security many emanate from the Restoration . . . I’ve heard in Him.” How do we give ourselves to Christ? How do we [missionaries] tell this simple story of Joseph Smith prioritize to keep first things first with so many demands time and time again. And the Spirit has never failed to on our time? How does giving the Lord equal time bear witness to me of the reality of that event. Knowing strengthen our testimony? for myself truly changes everything!” It is vital that we Brittany Beattie—daughter, sister, aunt; lover of life, receive a testimony of the miraculous restoration of the learning, family, and the gospel; former managing editor at gospel—knowing for ourselves changes everything. New Era, Creating Keepsakes magazines What reliable resources are available to help us to deepen Annette Challis Moon—wife, mother, grandmother; our understanding of the restored gospel, latter-day compassionate service coordinator; served mission in the revelations, and Church history? How can we develop DR Congo with husband; loves creating family reunions for a deep, unwavering testimony that Joseph Smith was a her family prophet of God? What can we learn from the Prophet Joseph’s example of a consecrated life? Jill Mulvay Derr—wife, mother; former senior research Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center historian for Church History Department and past president (HFAC) of Mormon History Association 11:00 a.m.–noon Cecilia Peek—wife, mother; associate professor of 48 • Tuning Our Hearts to the Voice of classics, Department of Comparative Arts and Letters, BYU; Women’s Conference committee member the Spirit The Scriptures teach, “And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things” (Moroni 10:5). How can we know if we have heard the voice of the Spirit and understand how He speaks to us individually? What role does the Holy Ghost play in our conversion unto the Lord? The scriptures also warn us that in the last days even the very elect will be deceived (Matthew 24:24). How can we discern between when we are feeling the Spirit and when it is the imitation of the adversary? What are other ways the Holy Ghost can help us?

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2254 Conference Center (CONF) 2260 Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon 11:00 a.m.–noon 50 • Re–turning to God’s Path 52 • Llegar a ser mujeres convertidas y que Sometimes life seems too difficult. Temptations and guardan los convenios worldly opinions constantly bombard us, knocking us off El élder Dallin H. Oaks enseñó que el testimonio consiste the “strait and narrow path” (1 Nephi 8:20). When we en “saber y declarar,” mientras que la conversión are on unsure ground, we often fear that a return to the nos “requiere que hagamos y que lleguemos a ser.” path will only result in punishment. But “the invitation ¿Cómo podemos llegar a ser mujeres convertidas y que to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a guardan los convenios? ¿Cómo podemos ser persistentes loving appeal to turn around and to ‘re-turn’ toward y pacientes durante ese proceso? La hermana Sheri God” (Neil L. Andersen). “However far from . . . God you Dew dijo: “Creo que en el momento que aprendamos feel you have traveled . . . you have not traveled beyond a desencadenar la influencia completa de las mujeres the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink convertidas y que guardan los convenios, el reino de lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines” Dios cambiará de la noche a la mañana.” ¿Qué clase (Jeffrey R Holland). If we have lost the path, how do de influencia podemos tener al ser discípulas fieles? we find the strength to return? How do we rebuild our ¿Qué bendiciones se prometen a las mujeres que viven relationship with Christ and our commitment to him? con rectitud? How do we learn to cherish God’s blessings and reject the Irene Caso—esposa, madre; ex misionera; figura de la world’s counterfeits? televisión, directora de noticias y conductora de Noticias Jeri Olsen—wife, mother, grandmother; past correctional Univisión; hay un reportaje sobre ella en Mormon.org; Relief Society president, Young Women and Primary originaria de España president; her favorites: mine gospel truths, then share and Elvia Tapia—esposa, madre; originaria de México; ha discover more! prestado servicio en la Sociedad de Socorro, la Primaria, Steve Asay—husband, father, grandfather; counselor in la Escuela Dominical y como maestra de Seminario; le stake presidency encanta enseñar el Evangelio

250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 11:00 a.m.–noon 51 • Sharing the Love of the Savior Sometimes many seeds of faith must be planted before a testimony can grow as we are open about our faith and respond to spiritual promptings. As Elder Neil L. Andersen said, “Please don’t see your efforts to share the love of the Savior with another as a pass/fail test . . . we cannot judge the effect of our efforts, nor can we establish the timetable. When you share the love of the Savior with another, your grade is always an A+.” What can we do to feel more completely the Savior’s love for us so we can share it with those around us? How can our personal conversion give us courage to share the gospel? How do we continue to share the love of our Savior with those who are not interested in learning about the gospel? Nancy Allen—wife, mother, grandmother; former member, Primary general board; served with husband when he presided over the Switzerland Geneva mission and served together in Beirut, Lebanon Amy Crockett—math teacher in Newark, New Jersey; served in Utah Salt Lake City Central mission

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Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) Concurrent Sessions 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 54 • “Expound Scriptures and…Exhort the Church, According as it Shall be Given Thee by my Spirit” (D&C 25:7) Marriott Center (MC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. Women in the Church have many opportunities to teach the doctrine of the kingdom, whether from a church 53 • Understanding the Grandeur of God pulpit or in other formal public settings. President Joseph Smith taught, “It is the first principle of the Spencer W. Kimball testified that sisters would become a gospel to know for a certainty the character of God.” powerful influence for good as they “reflect righteousness Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said our Father in Heaven is a and articulateness in their lives.” How can we improve “personal, living God, who knows our names, hears and our ability to expound and exhort as the scriptures answers prayers, and cherishes us eternally as children of tell us? How can we develop our ability to effectively His spirit.” President Gordon B. Hinckley testified, “This communicate doctrine to others? How can we better is the Almighty of whom I stand in awe and reverence. articulate the truths of the gospel? What “speaking It is He to whom I look in fear and trembling. It is He blessings” does the Lord promise those who seek to whom I worship and unto whom I give honor and praise preach the gospel with the Spirit? and glory.” How can we come to understand and love Michelle Stott James—wife, mother, grandmother; God more? How is our worship of God, our gratitude, associate professor of German, BYU; Women’s Conference love and reverence for Him, His holy temples and the committee member supreme sacrifice of His Son, enhanced as we come Virginia H. Pearce—wife, mother, grandmother; former to understand His characteristics? How can we better counselor, Young Women general presidency; author honor Him? Gaye Strathearn—aunt, sister, daughter; served in the Australia Melbourne mission; youth Sunday School Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) teacher; associate professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU; 12:30–1:30 p.m. native of Australia Matthew Richardson—husband, father, grandfather; 55 • Motherhood: Daily Acts of Consecration Advancement vice president and professor of Church History Although the world tends to devalue and undermine the and Doctrine, BYU; former second counselor in Sunday significance of motherhood, we know it is the noblest School general presidency of callings. “Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels” (President J. Reuben Clark). Mothers can find strength in their daily, consecrated efforts when they understand the immense value of the acts they perform for their families. How can we feel peace and joy in our journey as mothers? How can our efforts to nurture and teach our children be more effective if we see them as acts of consecration? How can we feel God’s help in our efforts to be good mothers? Tiffanie Browne—wife, mother; former full-time seminary teacher in Salt Lake City Tamara Uzelac Hall—wife, mother; former full-time seminary teacher; volunteer gospel teacher at women’s prison

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3220-24, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 56 • A Joy that the World Cannot Comprehend 58 • Building a Lasting Marriage through We speak of living the gospel joyfully, with all our heart, Trust and Communication might, mind, and soul. President Russell M. Nelson A solid foundation is essential for lasting marital spoke of the ability to feel joy in life, regardless of relationships. Working together with the Lord, husbands circumstances: “When the focus of our lives is on God’s and wives can build a strong foundation of trust and plan of salvation . . . and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we good communication. “Therefore whosoever heareth can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And of Him. He is the source of all joy . . . He also offers an the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds intensity, depth, and breadth of joy that defy human blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was logic or mortal comprehension . . . Joy is powerful, and founded upon a rock” (Matthew 7:24–25). How does a focusing on joy brings God’s power into our lives.” How marriage founded on “the rock” of Christ build trust? can we feel more joy in the gospel and in the Savior How can Christ’s teachings help us to positively manage despite what is happening around us? What must we do the disagreements that arise in our relationships? How to claim the joy Heavenly Father has promised? What can we demonstrate to our spouse our confidence and motivates one to live the gospel joyfully? loyalty both publicly and in private conversations? Lauralee Christensen—wife, mother; served with Stacey Edgington—wife, mother, grandmother; husband as he presided over Russia Yekaterinburg mission member, Relief Society general board; Women’s Conference Thomas Myers—husband, father; opthamologist; committee member counselor in bishopric Brad Edgington—husband, father, grandfather; psychologist

de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC) (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 59 • Conversion: Finding Our True Identity 57 • Endowed with Power from the Temple “Discovering who we really are is part of this great “Our responsibility is to ‘receive’ that which our Father adventure called life” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf). So offers ‘For unto him that receiveth it shall be given often we doubt ourselves, our worth, and what we have to more abundantly, even power’ (D&C 71:6): power to offer. How can we exercise our faith in Christ so we can receive all that He can and will give us—now and begin to see within our hearts and minds the power of God eternally; power to become sons and daughters of God, that is in us? Bishop Victor L. Brown said: “We can only to know ‘the powers of heaven,’ to speak in His name, find individual identity and happiness as children of light, and to receive ‘the power of [His] Spirit.’ These powers possessing the light of life as found through following the become available personally to each one of us through teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, for it was he who said, ‘I the ordinances and the covenants of the temple” (Elder am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not Kent F. Richards). How can we ensure the covenants and walk in darkness’ (John 8:12).” What is available to us ordinances we make and perform in the temple endow us to help us know that we are daughters of God? How does with power and bless us and our families? In what ways knowing who we really are help us follow the path of light? can we make our time in the temple more meaningful? How does an assurance of who we really are help us find Marsha Richards—wife of Elder Kent Richards of the meaning in our lives as we lose ourselves in His service? Seventy, mother; former member, Young Women general Terry Echo Hawk—wife of Elder Larry Echo Hawk board of the Seventy, mother, grandmother, great grandmother Kent Richards—husband, father; Emeritus General in September; convert, daughter of God; disciple of Jesus Authority Seventy and former executive director of the Christ; Registered Nurse; author; loves family history, the Temple Department temple and her family Ana De Agostini—wife, mother, grandmother; member, Relief Society general board; visiting teacher; Portuguese translator / interpreter and voice talent for the church 32

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Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center Kimberly D. Hawkins—wife, mother; graduated from (HFAC) University of Utah in human and family studies; stay at 12:30–1:30 p.m. home mom; ward Young Women second counselor 60 • Conversion in the Scriptures Susan S. Taggart—wife, mother; bachelor’s degree in German and master’s degree in applied linguistics; owns Stories of conversion, from which we can learn and be interior design firm; member, Young Women general board; uplifted, abound in the scriptures. Ammon’s story, from Women’s Conference committee member being converted to helping the Lord convert others, is especially insightful. First, he had a mighty change of heart and was converted, then he, through the Spirit, Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center converted “a wild and . . . ferocious people” (Alma (WSC) 17:14). Those converted “chose to leave behind their sinful behavior. So complete was their conversion that 12:30–1:30 p.m. they buried their weapons and covenanted with the Lord 62 • We Shall Labor for the Happiness of that they would never use them again” (Elder Richard G. Others Scott). How do we identify our own weapons of war? How President Marion G. Romney taught, “Service is not does conversion help us to bury them deep in the earth? something we endure on this earth so we can earn the What insights can we gain from the scriptures about our right to live in the celestial kingdom. Service is the very own conversion? fiber of which an exalted life in the celestial kingdom Jan Evans—wife, mother, grandmother; served with is made.” Our love for the Lord should translate into husband as he presided over the Massachusetts Boston Christlike service. To labor for the happiness of others is mission; loves the scriptures the true key to our own happiness in life. Good acts grow Anthony Sweat—husband, father; assistant professor of upon a person. Why do we sometimes hesitate to actively Church History and Doctrine, BYU; PhD in curriculum and serve others and how can we feel more joy in the process? instruction; served in the Bolivia La Paz mission In what ways does service help us prepare ourselves for eternity? How can we give service regardless of our circumstances? Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center Marjorie Carlile—stake Relief Society president; former (HFAC) ward Primary and Young Women president, Gospel Doctrine 12:30–1:30 p.m. teacher; served in Japan Tokyo South mission; high school Japanese and business teacher 61 • “Come, Follow Me”: Learn + Live + Christi Judd—wife, mom; former Women’s Conference Share = Conversion service subcommittee chair; returned missionary; lives in The “Come Follow Me” curriculum was designed to organized chaos, truly loves to serve promote conversion in our youth through the use of three elements: 1) learning the essential doctrines of the gospel through interactive discussions, 2) living and acting on the doctrines and principles learned, and 3) sharing experiences and insights obtained living those principles with each other. All three parts are equally important and should be given equal emphasis in Sunday lessons. How can we more successfully incorporate all three elements meaningfully in our lessons and in our informal teaching in our homes? How can we encourage our youth to act on the doctrines they are learning and share their experiences doing so? How can we help inspire and encourage our youth to stay on the path of lifelong conversion?

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2254 Conference Center (CONF) 2260 Conference Center (CONF) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 63 • Choose to Be Strong in the Lord 65 • Investidas con el poder que proviene Baptism does not automatically bring commitment to del templo Christ. Commitment results from choices between our fears “Nuestra responsabilidad es ‘recibir’ lo que nuestro Padre and our reliance on God. “Every day, every hour, every nos ofrece. ‘Porque a quien reciba le será dado más minute of your span of mortal years must sometime be abundantemente, a saber, poder’ (D. y C. 71:6): poder accounted for. And it is in this life that you walk by faith para recibir todo lo que Él puede darnos, y nos dará, and prove yourself able to choose . . . right over wrong, ahora y en la eternidad; poder para llegar a ser hijos e enduring happiness over mere amusement. And your hijas de Dios, para conocer ‘los poderes del cielo,’ para eternal reward will be according to your choosing” (D. hablar en Su nombre y para recibir el ‘poder de [Su] Todd Christofferson). Although it requires courage to Espíritu.’ Esos poderes se ponen a disposición de cada make righteous decisions, we can “do all things through uno de nosotros mediante las ordenanzas y los convenios Christ” (Philippians 4:13). How can we draw on the power del templo (élder Kent F. Richards). ¿Cómo podemos of Christ to strengthen us in choosing righteousness? cerciorarnos de que los convenios que hacemos y las How do we become mindful of our choices so that we can ordenanzas que efectuamos en el templo nos invistan consistently choose the way of Christ? How do we gain such con poder y nos bendigan a nosotros y a nuestra familia? faith in Christ that we become “immovable in keeping the ¿Cómo podemos lograr que el tiempo que pasamos en el commandments of God” (Alma 1:25)? templo sea más significativo? Kathy Anderson Beach—widow and recently remarried, Monica Pia—esposa; originaria de Argentina; actualmente mother, grandmother; registered nurse; returned missionary presta servicio con su esposo en un barrio de adultos Cheri Egbert—wife, mother; serving as stake Primary solteros; ha sido presidenta de las Mujeres Jóvenes, maestra second counselor; former ward Young Women president, de doctrina del Evangelio y secretaria de las Mujeres Jóvenes Seminary teacher, MTC instructor and temple ordinance de estaca; sirvió en la Misión Argentina Resistencia worker Victoria Ochoa Pimental Salinas—esposa del élder Netzahualcóyotl Salinas de los Setenta, madre; prestó servicio con su esposo cuando este presidió la Misión 250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) México Mérida; ha sido presidenta de la Primaria y de las 12:30–1:30 p.m. Mujeres Jóvenes; presidente de la Sociedad de Socorro de barrio, y maestra de Seminario; originaria de México 64 • Successfully Navigating Life’s Transitions Sister Dalton taught, “We must be willing to change, to make transitions, to repent… I don’t think the Lord likes us to be in a comfort zone. He repeatedly takes His choicest servants out of their comfort zones and challenges them by their circumstances, their trials, and their opportunities to become more and to do more . . . If you have a testimony of Jesus Christ, and His restored Gospel, you will be able to make any of life’s transitions.” How can we strengthen our faith as we encounter difficult transitions in our life? How do we “cleave to that which is good” (Romans 12:9), whether transitioning through personal or imposed choices? What are ways we can build a healthy support system in times of transition? Vicki Jackman—wife, mother, grandmother; former stake Young Women president and Gospel Doctrine teacher; served senior mission with husband in London Jonelle Ord—LDS Family Services counselor; former Church History Museum docent; teacher for Strengthening Marriage/Strenthening the Family; military wife 34

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Jan Scharman—wife, mother, grandmother; Student Life Concurrent Sessions vice president, BYU; ward nursery leader 2:00–3:00 p.m. Wendy Ulrich—wife, mother, grandmother; author; PhD in education and psychology from University of Michigan; therapist; served with husband when he presided over the Marriott Center (MC) Canada Montreal mission 2:00–3:00 p.m.

66 • Yielding My Will through Choosing to Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Do His Will 2:00–3:00 p.m. Commitment to God requires that we yield our will to him, fully determined to do whatever he asks us to do. 68 • Teaching Youth to Choose the Harder He admonishes us, “Therefore, O ye that embark in the Right Instead of the Easier Wrong service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, “[God] has given us commandments. They guide our might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless lives to happiness. He also gave us agency, which allows before God at the last day” (D&C 4:2). Sister Neill F. us to choose among alternate paths. Whichever path Marriott challenges us to “love Jesus Christ and His way we choose, we are bound to the consequence God has more than we love ourselves and our own agenda,” decreed” (Elder Richard G. Scott). Teaching children the reminding us that “The result of sacrificing . . . our will doctrine of agency and the consequences of their choices to the Lord is that we receive the spiritual guidance we can be difficult. How can we teach that obedience to truth need.” How do we learn to trust God so completely that and proper use of agency leads to happiness? How can we can sacrifice our will to him? How do we make the parents and leaders teach children to have moral courage Lord’s way our way? How can we recognize the miracles to stand firm while dealing with difficult situations? How that come from following His will instead of our own? can we help them use the gift of repentance when they Valérie Caussé—wife of Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop, have chosen a wrong path? What can we do to help them mother, grandmother; native of France understand that “the harder right” (President Thomas S. Monson) becomes more manageable with His help? Bonnie L. Oscarson—wife, mother, grandmother; Young Women general president; served with husband when Jennifer Lloyd—wife, mother; former ward Young he presided over the Sweden Goteborg mission; former Women president; returned missionary; serves with matron Stockholm Sweden temple husband as foster parents in the Refugee Foster Care Program through Catholic Community Services Tad Morley—husband, father grandfather; former bishop Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) and early morning seminary teacher; high councilor, Salt 2:00–3:00 p.m. Lake Married Student Stake; executive at University of Utah Health Care 67 • Forgiving Yourself Although mortal life is designed as a time of testing, often we judge ourselves harshly when we fall into error. The gospel proclaims: “he that repents and does the commandments of the Lord shall be forgiven” (D&C 1:32). But even knowing that the Father and Christ will forgive our sins and remember them no more, we still find it difficult to trust Them enough that we can forgive ourselves. The key is that “The Savior, the Master Healer, has the power to change our hearts and give us permanent relief from the sorrow caused by our own sin” (Sister Carole M. Stephens). How can we apply the power of the Atonement of Christ so that our hearts can be changed? How can we trust the Father and Christ so completely that we can let go of our negative feelings towards ourselves? If we have fallen into sin, how can we regain joy through the healing power of Christ? 35

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3220-24 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Deidre Green—adjunct faculty, Ancient Scripture, BYU; 2:00–3:00 p.m. PhD from Claremont; studies Kierkgaard, conducts research in Africa 69 • “Weeping May Endure For a Night, but Joy Cometh in the Morning” (Psalms 30:5) Stephanie Hawkes—wife, angel mama; graphic designer, hand-letterer; vanilla girl, yurt enthusiast; President Russell M. Nelson explained, “Life is filled with granddaughter of the “Candy Bomber” Gail Halvorsen detours and dead ends, trials and challenges of every kind . . . the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) lives . . . When we choose Heavenly Father to be our God 2:00–3:00 p.m. and when we can feel the Savior’s Atonement working in our lives, we will be filled with joy.” How can we use 71 • Accepting Differences: Having “A Love the power of the Savior’s Atonement to help us bear of God and of All Men” (2 Nephi 31:20) our burdens and find joy in this life? How can we draw Elder Dallin H. Oaks taught, “In so many relationships and closer to Him as we go through the refining process of circumstances in life, we must live with differences. Where mortality? How does our joy in Christ’s Atonement make vital, our side of these differences should not be denied it possible for our trials to sanctify us? or abandoned, but as followers of Christ we should live Lisa Handy—wife, mother, grandmother; former peacefully with others who do not share our values or accept counselor stake Young Women presidency; currently the teachings upon which they are based…we are to keep counselor in ward Primary; her greatest joy is her family His commandments. That includes loving our neighbors of Willie Dunford—wife, mother, grandmother; loves deeply different cultures and beliefs as He has loved us.” How can the Lord Jesus Christ and considers every call to service a seeing others as God’s beloved children enable us to move blessing; cherishes family and friends; finds joy in life past our individual biases and fears? How can our own personal conversion help us develop charity or the pure love of Christ for others? How can we stand firm in our testimony de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center of the gospel as we embrace others of different beliefs? (HFAC) LaNett Dial—wife, mother; returned missionary; ward 2:00–3:00 p.m. Relief Society president; recently returned from mission with husband; works with refugee and immigrant families 70 • Finding Personal Strength Through the Twila Hansen—wife, mother; has served in ward Relief Atonement of Jesus Christ Society, Young Women and Primary presidencies and The Savior has suffered not just for our iniquities but stake Young Women presidency; loved callings in nursery, also for the inequality, the unfairness, the pain, the primary and as choir director anguish, and the emotional distresses that so frequently beset us . . . He has perfect empathy and can extend to us His arm of mercy in so many phases of our life. He can . . . strengthen us to be more than we could ever be and help us to do that which we could never do through relying upon only our own power” (Elder David A. Bednar). Sister Linda S. Reeves testified, “He is all-knowing and all-loving. He is eager to help us, to comfort us, and to ease our pain as we rely on the power of the Atonement and honor our covenants.” How do we apply the power of Christ’s Atonement to help us overcome our pain and find healing in our lives? How do we access the enabling power of Christ’s Atonement to be strengthened on a daily basis? How can the power of Christ’s Atonement help us to be more than we could ever be on our own?

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Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC) Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 72 • Savior-centered Homes in any 73 • “We Believe All the Words Which Thou Family Situation Hast Spoken…Which Has Wrought a Mighty Not all families fit the traditional model. Among Change in Us” (Mosiah 5:2) these are single parent families, grandparents rearing When King Benjamin concluded his famous speech to grandchildren, parents raising stepchildren, and other the Nephites, his people experienced a “mighty change types of blended families. “The gospel of Jesus Christ in . . . [their] hearts” and had “no more disposition to do was given by God to bless all His children, without evil, but to do good continually” (Mosiah 5:2). President exception, regardless of the family situations in which Ezra Taft Benson observed that membership in the Church they find themselves” (Gospel Topics). How can we “involves far more than simply being a member of record.” find strength to raise righteous children regardless of An essential part of our membership is to undergo the our circumstances? How can we use our agency to act “mighty change, which is brought about only through rather than be acted upon in the circumstances we find faith in Jesus Christ and through the operation of the Spirit ourselves in? How can we make the Savior the center of upon us,” to become new creatures. What does it mean to our home to help guide us in our decision-making? experience this mighty change of heart and what does it Elizabeth Hoffman—single until age 48: now married, look like in our lives? How do we retain this change in the step-mother to four, grandmother to five; served in Australia midst of daily struggles? Perth mission; currently a Young Single Adult Stake Relief Leslie Nelson—wife, mother, grandmother; I sing, I Society counselor; elementary school teacher design, I serve. Because I have been taught, I believe. Anne Simmons—mother, entrepreneur, ward missionary Jilene Whitby—daughter, niece, aunt in large extended and disciple; single mother passionate about encouraging family; missionary in northern California; has loved serving her children and others to grow in the gospel in ward and stake callings; serving in ward Relief Society presidency and as temple ordinance worker

Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 74 • Every Moment of Precious Prayer Can be a Holy Time Because our Father in Heaven loves us deeply and individually, He blessed us with the ability to speak to him personally. “When we pray with faith, the Holy Ghost can guide our thoughts so that our words harmonize with the will of God” (Sister Carol F. McConkie). She continues, “If we expect to receive, we must ask, seek, and knock.” Even at times when we may feel unworthy, He is ever ready to communicate with us. “He will see you with eyes of love and mercy—love and mercy that we cannot fully understand. But love and mercy are with Him the very moment you say, ‘Father in Heaven’” (Elder Juan A. Uceda). How do we make our supplications a holy time? How does prayer strengthen our faith? How does prayer help us feel His love and mercy and encourage us to change? Betsy Nagel—wife, mother, grandmother; musician; temple worker; lived in 11 states, visited 36 others, three to go Shelisa Payne—resource manager, Church Publishing Services; oldest of 10 children 37

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Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center 2254 Conference Center (CONF) (WSC) 2:00–3:00 p.m. 2:00–3:00 p.m. 76 • Arming Our Families Against 75 • Teaching Children Work and Pornography Self-reliance Just because pornography is ever encroaching, we do not “The First Presidency issued a call to all parents ‘to need to tolerate its presence. There is hope, and there are devote their best efforts to the teaching and rearing of many resources available to arm us in this ongoing battle. their children . . . [We should] work together as a family, We don’t need to fight it alone. Teaching our families even if it may be faster and easier to do the job ourselves. about the true source of resisting this evil will strengthen Talk with our sons and daughters as we work together them to do so. Sister Linda S. Reeves taught, “The greatest . . . Teach our children by example how to budget time filter in the world . . . is the personal internal filter that and resources. Help them learn self-reliance and the comes from a deep and abiding testimony of our Heavenly importance of preparing for the future’” (Elder Robert Father’s love and our Savior’s atoning sacrifice for each D. Hales). In order to teach our children work and self- one of us.” How does our relationship with the Lord reliance, we need to learn and apply these principles protect us from pornography and give us hope? What kind ourselves. How do we effectively teach our children of conversations should we have with our children about principles of work and self-reliance? What can we learn pornography? What can we do to help a loved one who is through providentliving.org and other resources to guide struggling with pornography? us in our efforts? In what ways can we set good examples Mary Lynne Wilson—wife, mother, grandmother; of work and self-reliance for our children? homemaker; stake service missionary; familiar with the Shiree Nixon—wife, mother, grandmother; served five 12-step program and how it helped a loved one struggling church service missions; served in Relief Society, Young with addiction Women and Primary; self-employed architectural/interior Rod Jeppson—husband, father, grandfather; master’s designer; world traveler; simultaneously raising children degree in counseling; therapist who deals with persons with and grandchildren addictions, marriage therapy and trauma; former bishop Nan Black—wife, mother; loves family, learning, missionaries, restored gospel, good causes, people and their potential; served in Young Women, Relief Society, Sunday School, Primary; BYU Alumni; advertising media director

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2260 Conference Center (CONF) 2:00–3:00 p.m. Friday Afternoon Closing 77 • Establezcamos un hogar centrado en Session Cristo La hermana Cheryl A. Esplin enseñó: “La familia es Marriott Center (MC) el taller del Señor sobre la Tierra para ayudarnos a aprender y a vivir el Evangelio. Llegamos a nuestra 3:45–5:00 p.m. familia con el sagrado deber de fortalecernos Elder Gary E. Stevenson— espiritualmente unos a otros. Las familias eternas husband, father, grandfather; fuertes y los hogares llenos del Espíritu no suceden member, Quorum of the Twelve por casualidad; requieren gran esfuerzo, tiempo Apostles y que cada integrante de la familia haga su parte. Cada hogar es diferente, pero todo hogar en el que siquiera uno solo de sus miembros procure la verdad puede marcar la diferencia.” Cualesquiera que sean los problemas que afronte nuestra familia y sea lo que sea aquello que debamos hacer para resolverlos, el principio y el final de la solución es la caridad, que es el amor puro de Cristo. ¿De qué manera podemos cambiar constantemente el corazón y ser más como Cristo? ¿Cuáles son los atributos de un hogar centrado en Cristo? ¿Qué podemos hacer a fin de lograr la felicidad familiar, eliminar la contención en el hogar y comunicarnos con armonía, amor y respeto? Silvia Yolanda Chichia—esposa, madre; ha sido presidenta de la Primaria y las Mujeres Jóvenes de barrio; originaria de México Laura Schnell—esposa; maestra de seminario; originaria de Colombia

Conference Evaluation

1 2 3 4 5 We’d love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and comments with us. There are several ways to submit an evaluation: • Look in your Program Update for the conference evaluation form. Fill it out and turn it in at any Women’s Conference information desk. • Go to our website after the conference to enter your thoughts and comments. • Send us an email at [email protected].

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Adams, Ted ...... 22 Crockett, Julie ...... 19 Hernandez, G. Lizeth ...... 25 Adamson, Cydney ...... 16 De Agostini, Ana ...... 32 Hildebrandt, Jodi ...... 24 Alder, Gena ...... 15 Derr, Jill ...... 29 Hilton III, John ...... 22 Allen, Christen ...... 27 Dial, LaNett ...... 36 Hiskey, Bruce R...... 15 Allen, Nancy ...... 30 Dube, Naume K...... 19 Hoffman, Elizabeth ...... 37 Allen, Paul ...... 27 Dunford, Willie ...... 36 Isom, Ally ...... 28 Anderson, Christy ...... 20 Echo Hawk, Terry ...... 32 Jaccard, Jerry ...... 15 Anderson, Laura Kay ...... 25 Edgington, Brad ...... 32 Jackman, Vicki ...... 34 Apezteguia, Melody ...... 16 Edgington, Stacey ...... 32 James, MaryAnn ...... 14 Asay, Jeanne ...... 23 Edmunds, Mary Ellen ...... 17 James, Michelle Stott ...... 31 Asay, Steve ...... 30 Egbert, Cheri ...... 34 Jensen, Heidi Niederhauser . . . 24 Ashton, Karen J...... 19 Eubank, Sharon ...... 13 Jeppson, Rod ...... 38 Austin, Leslie ...... 18 Evans, Jan ...... 33 Jones, Joy D...... 17 Bassett, Nancy Kaye ...... 19 Flitton, Joy ...... 23 Judd, Christi ...... 33 Beach, Kathy Anderson . . . . . 34 Freeman, Emily Belle ...... 19 Lawson, Francesca ...... 20 Beattie, Brittany ...... 29 Galli, Lark ...... 28 Leavitt, Jeremy ...... 24 Belcher, Kris ...... 27 Gardner, Barbara Morgan . . . . 13 Leri, Mari Carmen ...... 17 Bingham, Jean B...... 17 Gay, Lynette N...... 21 Lloyd, Jennifer ...... 35 Black, Nan ...... 38 Gomez, Gisel Crystal ...... 25 McKay, Martha ...... 14 Bonham, Robin ...... 24 Green, Deidre ...... 36 Marriott, Neill F...... 13 Bradshaw, Barbara ...... 15 Griffin, Tyler ...... 14 McConkie, Carol F...... 21 Browne, Tiffanie ...... 31 Hall, Tamara Uzelac ...... 31 McCullough, Natalie Curtis . . . 22 Callister, Douglas ...... 28 Handy, Lisa ...... 36 Mecham, Angie Smith . . . . . 18 Callister, Jan ...... 28 Hansen, Twila ...... 36 Moon, Annette Challis . . . . . 29 Callister, Kathryn ...... 26 Hawkes, Stephanie ...... 36 Morales, Margarita E...... 17 Callister, Tad ...... 26 Hawkins, Kimberly D...... 33 Morley, Tad ...... 35 Cameron, Marc ...... 20 Haws, J.B...... 28 Myers, Thomas ...... 32 Carlile, Marjorie ...... 33 Caso, Irene ...... 30 Caussé, Valérie ...... 35 Cederlof, Wendy ...... 18 Chichia, Silvia Yolanda . . . . .39 Christensen, Lauralee ...... 32 Clayton, Kathy ...... 15 Clegg, Anne ...... 13 Cleveland, Laura ...... 14 Collette, Diane ...... 23 Cooper, Faith ...... 16 Cordon, Bonnie H...... 17 Cox, Nancy ...... 29 Crockett, Amy ...... 30

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Nagel, Betsy ...... 37 Platt, Jennifer Brinkerhoff . . . . . 22 Strobel, Katelyn ...... 29 Nelson, Kimberli Ann Laker . . . .19 Rees, Nancy ...... 18 Sweat, Anthony ...... 33 Nelson, Leslie ...... 37 Reeve, Anina ...... 14 Taggart, Susan S ...... 33 Nixon, Shiree ...... 38 Relief Society General Presidency . . . 26 Tapia, Elvia ...... 30 Olsen, Brittany ...... 16 Reynolds, Marja ...... 16 Taylor, Jessica ...... 23 Olsen, Jeri ...... 30 Richards, Kent ...... 32 Thompson, Jeff ...... 19 Olson, Camille Fronk ...... 28 Richards, Marsha ...... 32 Torres, Evelyn Falabella . . . . .21 Ord, Jonelle ...... 34 Richardson, Matthew ...... 31 Torres, Maria Luisa ...... 24 Oscarson, Bonnie L ...... 35 Rivera, Liliana ...... 21 Ulrich, Wendy ...... 35 Ostler, Sheila ...... 20 Roberts, Dana ...... 19 Valletta, Thomas ...... 24 Oviatt, Darin ...... 20 Rose, Elizabeth ...... 23 Virgin, Carol ...... 25 Packard, Carlos ...... 14 Rosenberg, Gaylamarie ...... 27 Weekes, Lori ...... 27 Packard, Christine ...... 18 Salinas, Victoria Ochoa Pimental . . . 34 Wells, Lee ...... 14 Parry, Joseph ...... 17 Scharman, Jan ...... 35 Wells, Pam ...... 14 Payne, Karen ...... 25 Schnell, Laura ...... 39 Whitby, Jilene ...... 37 Payne, Shelisa ...... 37 Simmons, Anne ...... 37 Wilcox, Brad ...... 13 Peacock, Martha ...... 15 Simmons, Linda ...... 20 Wilson, Mary Lynne ...... 38 Pearce, Virginia H ...... 31 Smith, Hank ...... 22 Wood, David ...... 16 Peek, Cecilia ...... 29 Solomon, Josie Thompson . . . 18. Zeyer, Kathy ...... 27 Pennington, Cindy ...... 22 Stevenson, Elder Gary E ...... 39 Zwick, Jan ...... 23 Peterson, Karen ...... 25 Stott, Dixie ...... 19 Pia, Monica ...... 34 Strathearn, Gaye ...... 31

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Conference Etiquette Why can’t we bring small children or nursing • To maintain a spirit of reverence, please be courteous infants into conference sessions? to the presenters and those around you by remaining The conference is designed for women and men age in your seat until the session has ended . Entrance 16 and older . Safety concerns and logistical constraints to sessions will not be permitted during the last 15 on campus will not allow us to accommodate infants minutes . and children in the residence halls or any session • Please refrain from saving seats; all seating is first come, rooms, including the Marriott Center, or evening service first seated . To seat sisters as quickly as possible, open and cultural events . This policy applies to volunteers, seats will be filled with those waiting in line . participants, presenters, and guests of presenters . • No eating or drinking is allowed in session rooms, with the exception of the Marriott Center . Can my friend/ward attend the evening activities (service projects, performances) • To maintain a reverent atmosphere in the session without being registered for the conference? rooms, please refrain from clapping at the end Sessions of Women’s Conference and all activities on of sessions . If you wish to show your gratitude to Thursday evening are for registered participants . Everyone presenters, please use the evaluation located in the who attends will need a conference name badge . center of the Program Update . • Please turn off all electronic devices before entering Why can’t we preregister for sessions? session rooms . We continue to consider this possibility . However, for • T o avoid any copyright violations, video or audio a conference of this size, the logistics would make a recording through use of any electronic device is not substantial increase in registration fees necessary . The permitted . available preregistration methods also create other challenges that we feel would not provide the best I misplaced my name badge. How can I get experience for all participants . First-come, first-served is another? not a perfect answer, but it is the best one we have been Your name badge is your ticket to the conference and the able to come up with . We will continue to evaluate other evening activities . If you lose your badge or leave it at systems and will consider them as cost and efficiency home, a duplicate may be obtained for $5 on verification make them feasible for Women’s Conference . of registration at the conference information desks at the Wilksonson Student Center, Garden Court (WSC) or What if the class I’ve chosen is full? Marriott Center (MC) . Duplicate name badges will not be Many people have had the experience described by this mailed . Women’s Conference participant: “Sometimes the session I want is full (or too far away) but no matter which session What should I wear? What will the weather I attend, I always feel I benefitted from it and come away be like? uplifted ”. You may discover whole new areas of interest— Some participants prefer to dress up and wear dresses and that is part of what Women’s Conference is about . or skirts . Others prefer to be casual and wear slacks or jeans . The choice is yours, as long as you are While a particular session you want may be full, there within BYU dress standards . Comfortable shoes are are plenty of seats waiting in other worthwhile sessions . recommended for walking between session venues . The Marriott Center alone can accommodate more than The weather could still be rather cool during the 19,000 participants, and the other venues together have conference . Average high temperature in May is 75 space for over 10,500 participants . Many participants have degrees F ;. average low is 45 degrees F . Come prepared found that their favorite session has been an alternative for Utah’s changeable weather and varying indoor room choice when they were not able to get into their first choice . temperatures . Why are classes spread out all over campus? Why don’t you repeat popular classes? How do I get tickets for the evening The largest classrooms are found in various buildings performances? Your name badge will be your ticket for the performance . across campus . Since the schedule is finalized before the conference begins, and we already use all campus space The doors will open at 7:45 p .m . available to us, we cannot set up another session as a repeat . 42

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Why don’t you put popular speakers in Late Refunds larger rooms? All late refund requests must be received by April 28, While we already schedule the largest rooms on campus, 2017 . Refunds processed between March 31 and April 28, we honestly do not know beforehand when a presenter 2017 will be made minus a $10 processing fee . Requests will draw a crowd larger than a room will accommodate . received after April 28, 2017 will not be considered. Each year we pull together a large focus group of Housing refunds dates are different than conference women of all ages and gather information about class refund dates . Please see Housing Refunds below for more selections . However, even with focus groups, it is difficult information . to anticipate who will want to attend a particular class . We also consider as many elements as we can, including Any refund requests made after March 31, 2017, but past attendance, predictions on the appeal of new before April 28, 2017, must be sent in writing to: presenters, and presenter availability . BYU Women’s Conference 161 Harman Continuing Education Building Where is the Lost and Found? Provo, UT 84602 During the conference, Lost and Found locations are at A written refund request MUST: all WC information desks (see page 10 for locations) . On Friday afternoon during the closing session, all • include your receipt with name badge attached items will be moved to the Marriott Center . After the • be postmarked on or before Friday, April 28, 2017 conference is over, please call the BYU Lost and Found If you have not yet received your name badge in the office at 801-422-3024 . mail, please send your written request (mail or email) before the deadline, and return the name badge What is your refund policy? when it is received . Your refund will be processed Early Refunds after the name badge is returned . Faxes or copies of Cancellations/withdrawals made by or before March the name badge will not be accepted . 31, 2017, will not be charged any processing fees . You Housing Refunds can complete your cancellation/withdrawal: Request for housing refunds must be received no • Online by logging into your account and withdrawing later than April 21, 2017 . Any requests received after from the conference (or options) March 31 through April 21, 2017, will be charged $15 • By calling our registration office (during business processing fee for campus housing or a $50 fee for hours) at 801-422-8925 or toll free at 1-877-221-6716 Wyview housing . No housing refund requests will be • By emailing a cancellation/withdrawal request to considered after April 21, 2017 womens_conference@byu edu. Payments made by credit card will be credited back to the payer’s account; participants who have paid by check or cash will receive their refund in the mail .

Will Call Information If you register after March 31, 2017 you can pick up your name badge and program at Will Call locations, as follows: Date Location Time April 3–28 161 Harman Continuing Education Building 8:00 a .m .–5:00 p .m . (M-F) May 1–2 Harman Continuing Education Building Lobby 8:00 a .m .–5:00 p .m . Wednesday, May 3 Harman Continuing Education Building Lobby 8:00 a .m .–8:30 p .m . Thursday, May 4 Marriott Center NE corner 7:30 a .m .–8:30 p .m . Friday, May 5 Marriott Center NE corner 7:30 a .m .–4:00 p .m .

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BYU Women’s Conference Service Subcommittee Jana Starr, chair • Talara Allphin • Heidi Brady • Lesa Carter • Jennefer Johnson • Michelle Moore • Sharie Petersen • Deb Rittel • Andrea Ryser • Lorelie Sander • Tiffany Zarbock

Take, Make and Return Projects Marriott Center (MC) and Garden Court, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Thursday, May 4 • 7:30–9:00 a.m. (MC) Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5 • 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (WSC) • Wheelchair/Walker Bags for • Burp Cloths Children and Adults • Tag Monsters • Courage Capes

Service Learning Rooms BYU Conference Center (CONF), J. Reuben Clark Building (JRCB), Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) and Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5 • 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • Fleece Scarves and Hats • Christmas Stockings • Greeting Cards and Placemats • Procedure Dolls and Gowns

Sharing Stations* Garden Court, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) Thursday, May 4, and Friday, May 5 • 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The Sharing Stations are our annual inspiration fair created to provide resources for service . Your lives will be enriched and blessed as you visit with friendly exhibitors who have created booths filled with wonderful ideas to reach out to those in need at home, and in our wards and community .

Evening Projects Richards Building (RB) and Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) Thursday, May 4 • 5:00–8:00 p.m. • Journals • Childr en’s Fleece Blankets • Activity Kits • School Ready Backpacks • Adult Fleece Blankets

* V irtual Sharing Stations and project tutorials can be found on our website at: 44 womensconference .byu .edu

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