Saturday, April 20, 2013

Feminist activism results in women praying in conference

Sister Jean A. Stevens became the first woman to pray during a General Conference during the Saturday Morning Session of the 183rd General Conference.Excerpts of Historic prayers in General Conference by Kurt Hanson, Daily Universe
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Sister Jean A. Stevens and Sister Carol M. Stephens made history in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by offering prayers during the 183rd Annual General Conference.
When Sister Stevens gave the benediction on Saturday morning it was the first time a woman has prayed during a session of General Conference. 

Holland says openly doubting is OK, but lean toward faith

Excerpts of "Lord I Believe" by Jeffery R. Holland, April General Conference
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Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe.