Women's Conference Handbook 2013

N O W A V A I L A B L E

ARMED WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS

From the 2012 BYU Women’s Conference, presenters such as

Elder Neil L. Andersen and Sister Kathy Andersen, Linda K. Burton,

Elaine S. Dalton, and Rosemary M. Wixom encourage women to stand

strong and to be a righteous influence to those around them.

TALKS FROM THE 2012 BYU WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Av a i l a b l e a t B Y U B o o k s t o r e a n d B Y U B o o k s t o r e s a t e l l i t e l o c a t i o n s a t t h e M a r r i o t t C e n t e r a n d S m i t h F i e l d h o u s e , o r t h ro u g h D e s e r e t B o o k a n d D e s e r e t B o o k . c o m .

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Comments from past participants . . . During one session, I made a last-minute change of plans and quickly ducked into a relatively small and less crowded session . . . I had not marked it in my schedule or planned to go, but I ended up loving that class, and meeting some wonderful women. I was so touched and strengthened by the spirit that I felt there.

This year my eldest daughter was able to attend with me. It has been so wonderful to feel her spirit and see how the Spirit has touched her. It has brought us even closer together . . . Women’s Conference fills my cup completely.

Every class I was directed to attend was one I needed! Every time I come to BYU Women’s Conference I come home renewed in every way! This experience was definitely my best so far! I look forward to 2013!

My first experience at Women’s Conference was everything I expected. I loved it! I was amazed at the spirit that was present. I loved the service projects. I loved hearing an Apostle of the Lord. Thank you to all who made this possible. What a tremendous blessing it has been for me to be here!

N O W A V A I L A B L E

ARMED WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS

From the 2012 BYU Women’s Conference, presenters such as

Elder Neil L. Andersen and Sister Kathy Andersen, Elaine S. Dalton,

Ann M. Dibb, and Jane Clayson Johnson encourage women to stand

strong and to be a righteous influence to those around us.

TALKS FROM THE 2012 BYU WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Av a i l a b l e a t B Y U B o o k s t o r e a n d B Y U B o o k s t o r e s a t e l l i t e l o c a t i o n s a t t h e M a r r i o t t C e n t e r a n d S m i t h F i e l d h o u s e , o r t h ro u g h D e s e r e t B o o k a n d D e s e r e t B o o k . c o m .

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Dear Sisters,

It is indeed a pleasure to welcome you to the 2013 BYU Women’s Conference, cosponsored by the Relief Society. The theme this year is taken from Doctrine and Covenants 100:12 “Therefore, continue your journey and let your hearts rejoice;

for behold, and lo, I am with you even unto the end.” This verse is a testimony of how much the Lord desires to bless and to help us in mortality. He knows we will face challenges and struggles. He isn’t requiring one big, overwhelming effort. He simply asks that we continue to try, continue to do the simple things, continue one step at a time. He reassures us that we can rejoice because He is with us always. He never wearies in His love and intercession for us.

As we join in the legacy of faithful women throughout history who have “continued” in faith, we are reminded of the Lord’s promises found in the words of a favorite hymn, “I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand . . . upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand” (Hymns, no. 85).

Our hope is that as you participate in Women’s Conference this year, you will feel the Lord’s love for you and a renewed desire to continue in faith and the good news of the Atonement, in covenant keeping, in good works and charity, in strengthening family, and in unity as disciples of Jesus Christ.

In addition to our plenary and concurrent sessions, you will have the opportunity to participate in our marvelous service event, “From Heart to Heart.” You will have a special opportunity to provide service, share ideas, and enjoy the company of each other. Thursday evening also provides an opportunity for uplifting entertainment from our friends at Deseret Book.

We are delighted to have you join us this year at Women’s Conference.

Sincerely,

Sandra RogersChair, 2013 BYU Women’s Conference

Welcome!

Sandra Rogers, chairReyna AburtoLinda K. BurtonBecky ButterfieldAmy ConnellyStacey EdgingtonJennefer FreeSusan FullmerRebecca S. GardinerJean S. HwangJennefer JohnsonAmy JonesNora Maxwell

Joan NaumannPamela NorbyJanie PenfieldLinda ReesLinda S. ReevesVickie ReevesJini RobySharon G. SamuelsonJana StaplesCarole M. StephensMaria Luisa TorresSarah Westerberg

General Relief Society Broadcast

Join with sisters in your wards and stakes for a special evening of instruction and

inspiration from the First Presidency and the Relief Society general presidency of The Church of

Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Saturday, September 28, 2013 6:00 p.m. mountain time

Be a part of the worldwide broadcast or gather with family, friends, and

members new to the Church and new to Relief Society for this important meeting at the Conference Center

in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Listen for announcements in your local wards to learn when it will be

shown in your area.

BYU Women’s Conference Committee

Join us for next year’sBYU

Women’s ConferenceMay 1–2, 2014!

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Featured General Session Speakers

Friday Afternoon Closing Session

3:45 p.m.Marriott Center (MC)

President Henry B. Eyring(33)

Friday Morning General Session

9:00 a.m.Marriott Center (MC)

Michelle King(22)

Thursday Morning Opening Session

9:00 a.m.Marriott Center (MC)

Elaine S. Marshall(10)

Thursday Afternoon General Session

3:45 p.m.Marriott Center (MC)

Kevin J. and Peggy Worthen(22)

Thursday, May 2, 2013 Friday, May 3, 2013

In Your Program . . .6—Parking6—Shuttles8—What to Wear8—No Walking Required37—Conference Insights

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Table of ContentsBuild Your Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Insert

Dining Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Insert

Evening Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Insights, Information and FAQs . . . . . . . . . 36–37

Instant Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Presenter Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35

Schedule and Abstracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33

Schedule-at-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

“From Heart to Heart” Service Event . . . . . . . . . 38

LegendCONF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference CenterHFAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harris Fine Arts CenterJRCB . . . . . . . . . . J . Reuben Clark Law SchoolJSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Smith BuildingSWKT . . . . . . . . . . Spencer W . Kimball TowerWSC . . . . . . . . . . . Wilkinson Student Center

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Build Your Schedule

Thursday, May 2Opening Session Marriott Center—9:00–10:15 a.m.

11:00 a.m.–noon

First Choice: Second Choice: Third Choice:

12:30–1:30 p.m.


2:00–3:00 p.m.


General Session Marriott Center—3:45–5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 3General Session Marriott Center—9:00–10:15 a.m.

11:00 a.m.–noon


12:30–1:30 p.m.


2:00–3:00 p.m.


Closing Session Marriott Center—3:45–5:00 p.m.

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Tips for Parking at Women’s ConferenceWomen’s Conference parking is available in the lot northeast of the Marriott Center and in the lots southeast and west of LaVell Edwards Stadium. Although parking areas closer to the Marriott Center fill up early, ample parking is available in the lot west of LaVell Edwards Stadium (1700 North 150 East), with enhanced shuttle service to campus. You may want to go there first and save some time!

Please note that program participants should not park in neighborhoods north of the Marriott Center or east of 900 East. Please cooperate by parking only in designated areas and within stalls. Parking in areas other than those noted in the Women’s Conference program (please refer to the map in the center of this booklet) will lead to towing of your vehicle.

Self-contained recreational vehicles can park in lot 37, northwest of the Smith Fieldhouse. No facilities are available.

Parking for Participants with DisabilitiesIf you have a state-issued disability placard or permit, you can park in the area north of the Marriott Center or in lot 26 south of the Law School (next to the visitors’ lot) based on space availability. Participants who have these placards may also park in any of the state disability parking spaces on campus. If disability spaces are filled in a particular lot, you may hang your placard and park in any of the parking spaces, except in timed lots or spaces designated for deans and service vehicles.

Courtesy Shuttle VansCourtesy vans run the routes indicated on the maps at the shuttle stops from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3. While the shuttles are available to all conference participants, preference will be given to seniors or those with disabilities. Shuttles pick up and drop off at designated shuttle stops, indicated by a star on the map in the center of this program.

One wheelchair-accessible van is available (one friend can accompany you on this shuttle). To contact the driver of this van, call 801.360.1210 and indicate your shuttle stop location.

2:00–3:00 p.m.

“Preach the Gospel at All Times, and if Necessary, Use Words” Kathleen Hinckley, Mary Ellen Edmunds (18)

“When You Are Married, Be Fiercely Loyal One to Another” Stephanie M. Barnes, Michael D. Barnes (18)

Communicating with Our Sons and Daughters Julie Gowans, Patricia Hicken (18)

Mothering Young Children Catherine Arveseth, Michelle Logan, Breanne Meline (Moderator) (18)

“The Priesthood Shall Remain with Thee” Christine Cameron, Scott W. Cameron (19)

Define Ourselves by Divine Qualities: Measuring Our Worth in the Lord’s Way Lark Galli, Lori Rosenlof (19)

“What We Are Speaks So Loudly That Our Children May Not Hear What We Say” Starr Anderson, Jackie Poulsen (19)

Helping Our Children Establish Their Own Connection to Heaven Carrie Bestor Henderson, Benjamin Ogles (19)

The Lord’s Handmaidens: Learning from Noble, Extraordinary Women Erin Sanderson, Laraine Swenson (20)

“Finding Joy in the Journey—Now” Stacey Pankratz, Cindi Webb (20)

“Teach Them to Love One Another, and to Serve One Another” Allison Carter, Laurie Lundberg (20)

“Sisters, It Is for Us to Be Wide Awake to Our Duties” Carol Sieverts, Lori Weekes (20)

“I Will Go Forward . . . The Testimony of Jesus Will Guide My Vision” Heather Rackham, Becky Butterfield (21)

What Heritage Am I Leaving? Diana Boley, Kathleen Whitelock (21)

Long After High School and College: Lifelong Learning Shirley Jones, Dale B. Hull (21)

La herencia que estamos dejando: El ejemplo que los padres dan a los hijos Graciela Amacher, Maria Luisa Torres (21)

12:30–1:30 p.m.

Building Families “Upon the Rock of Our Redeemer” Rosemary M. Wixom, Jean A. Stevens, Cheryl A. Esplin (14)

Keeping Laughter in Our Lives Bobbie Sandberg, Steve Sandberg (14)

Adaptability and Flexibility—Rx for Stress Relief Cristie Carter, Carol Salmon (14)

“The World’s Greatest Champion of Woman and Womanhood is Jesus the Christ” Cheryl Savage, Ann Marie Toone (14)

“The Lord Did Strengthen Them That They Could Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease” Connie Bell (Moderator), Shirlene Seare, Haley Steed (15)

“Who Is on the Lord’s Side?” Courtney Little, Pamela Little (15)

The Power of the Lord’s Tender Mercies Rachel Bayles, Shelly Condie (15)

To Frame and to Follow: The Family: A Proclamation to the World Elizabeth Sainsbury Orton, Anne Clegg (15)

“If the Savior Stood Beside Me”: Would I Wear the Things I Wear? Jill F. Taylor, Carol McConkie (16)

When Honor, Blessings, and Good Fortune Come to Another Person Elizabeth Reynolds, Mary Thompson (16)

Menu Planning and Simple Cooking Tips for Busy People Susie Barth Gardiner, Ana Mitchell (16)

“Easy to Be Entreated” Tiffany Hubbard, Carole Ward (16)

“The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn”: Helping Youth Experience the Joy of Family History Rebecca K. Allred, Laurie Cutler (17)

Ready with Willing Hands and Tender Sympathies Janet Nelson, Cindy Packard (17)

“As You Do Your Very Best . . . Heaven Will Smile Upon You”: Single Parenting Loe Marie Pierce, Bonnie Taylor (17)

Conversión: Saber, hacer y llegar a ser Yadira Budd, Alma Velasquez (17)

11:00 a.m.–noon

“Blessings of the Priesthood for All” Sharon G. Samuelson, Cecil O. Samuelson (10)

Hastening the Work with Younger Missionaries Jeanne L. Hodges, Larry M. Gibson (10)

“Bind Up the Brokenhearted”: Strength, Healing and Peace Through the Atonement Cami Shipp, Pat Walker (10)

Scripture Power: Teaching Children to Love the ScripturesMary C. Dewsnup, Ange Nelson (11)

The Pull of Electronic Devices Sean Dixon, Amy Petersen Jensen (11)

“Mild of Temper” in Our Homes and with Our Families April Moody, Heather Stephenson (11)

Teaching Children the Principle of Sacrifice Sherrie Batty, Leslie Egan (11)

Auxiliaries United: “Work in Unity to Progress Along the Path” Ana De Agostini, Rebecca Gardiner (Moderator), Janice P. Taylor (12)

In-Law Relationships: Extending Love Across the Family Tree Judy Burton, Susan Staples (12)

“Follow the Prophet” Julene Judd, Keri P. Nielsen (12)

“Rejoice with Me, for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost” Michelle Baer, Mariellen P. Tuckett (12)

Cultivating Charity Laurie Little, Lori Morgan (13)

Avoiding Anxiety and Distress by Wise Money Management Trudy Van Cott, Bryan Sudweeks (13)

Being a Gracious Receiver Marilyn A. Jenkins, Larraine Rowberry (13)

“Putting Things of First Importance First” Shawna Borg, Elizabeth Elder (13)

“Cuando estén casados, sean ferozmente leales el uno al otro” Leonor Alvarez, Gloria Stallings (13)

Rooms

Marriott Center, MC(23,000 cap)

Smith Fieldhouse, SFH(3,375 cap)

Ballroom, WSC(1,675 cap)

de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC(1,268 cap)

JSB Auditorium(866 cap)

3220–3224 WSC(713 cap)

Hinckley Alumni & Visitors Center (HC) (600 cap)

Pardoe Theatre, HFAC(509 cap)

3280–3290 WSC(475 cap)

Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC(400 cap)

2258–2260 CONF(400 cap)

Varsity Theatre, WSC(389 cap)

2254 CONF(300 cap)

250 SWKT (297 cap)

303 JRCB (160 cap)

205 JRCB (96 cap) SPANISH

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

2:00–3:00 p.m.

“Preach the Gospel at All Times, and if Necessary, Use Words” Kathleen Hinckley, Mary Ellen Edmunds (18)

“When You Are Married, Be Fiercely Loyal One to Another” Stephanie M. Barnes, Michael D. Barnes (18)

Communicating with Our Sons and Daughters Julie Gowans, Patricia Hicken (18)

Mothering Young Children Catherine Arveseth, Michelle Logan, Breanne Meline (Moderator) (18)

“The Priesthood Shall Remain with Thee” Christine Cameron, Scott W. Cameron (19)

Define Ourselves by Divine Qualities: Measuring Our Worth in the Lord’s Way Lark Galli, Lori Rosenlof (19)

“What We Are Speaks So Loudly That Our Children May Not Hear What We Say” Starr Anderson, Jackie Poulsen (19)

Helping Our Children Establish Their Own Connection to Heaven Carrie Bestor Henderson, Benjamin Ogles (19)

The Lord’s Handmaidens: Learning from Noble, Extraordinary Women Erin Sanderson, Laraine Swenson (20)

“Finding Joy in the Journey—Now” Stacey Pankratz, Cindi Webb (20)

“Teach Them to Love One Another, and to Serve One Another” Allison Carter, Laurie Lundberg (20)

“Sisters, It Is for Us to Be Wide Awake to Our Duties” Carol Sieverts, Lori Weekes (20)

“I Will Go Forward . . . The Testimony of Jesus Will Guide My Vision” Heather Rackham, Becky Butterfield (21)

What Heritage Am I Leaving? Diana Boley, Kathleen Whitelock (21)

Long After High School and College: Lifelong Learning Shirley Jones, Dale B. Hull (21)

La herencia que estamos dejando: El ejemplo que los padres dan a los hijos Graciela Amacher, Maria Luisa Torres (21)

12:30–1:30 p.m.

Building Families “Upon the Rock of Our Redeemer” Rosemary M. Wixom, Jean A. Stevens, Cheryl A. Esplin (14)

Keeping Laughter in Our Lives Bobbie Sandberg, Steve Sandberg (14)

Adaptability and Flexibility—Rx for Stress Relief Cristie Carter, Carol Salmon (14)

“The World’s Greatest Champion of Woman and Womanhood is Jesus the Christ” Cheryl Savage, Ann Marie Toone (14)

“The Lord Did Strengthen Them That They Could Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease” Connie Bell (Moderator), Shirlene Seare, Haley Steed (15)

“Who Is on the Lord’s Side?” Courtney Little, Pamela Little (15)

The Power of the Lord’s Tender Mercies Rachel Bayles, Shelly Condie (15)

To Frame and to Follow: The Family: A Proclamation to the World Elizabeth Sainsbury Orton, Anne Clegg (15)

“If the Savior Stood Beside Me”: Would I Wear the Things I Wear? Jill F. Taylor, Carol McConkie (16)

When Honor, Blessings, and Good Fortune Come to Another Person Elizabeth Reynolds, Mary Thompson (16)

Menu Planning and Simple Cooking Tips for Busy People Susie Barth Gardiner, Ana Mitchell (16)

“Easy to Be Entreated” Tiffany Hubbard, Carole Ward (16)

“The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn”: Helping Youth Experience the Joy of Family History Rebecca K. Allred, Laurie Cutler (17)

Ready with Willing Hands and Tender Sympathies Janet Nelson, Cindy Packard (17)

“As You Do Your Very Best . . . Heaven Will Smile Upon You”: Single Parenting Loe Marie Pierce, Bonnie Taylor (17)

Conversión: Saber, hacer y llegar a ser Yadira Budd, Alma Velasquez (17)

11:00 a.m.–noon

“Blessings of the Priesthood for All” Sharon G. Samuelson, Cecil O. Samuelson (10)

Hastening the Work with Younger Missionaries Jeanne L. Hodges, Larry M. Gibson (10)

“Bind Up the Brokenhearted”: Strength, Healing and Peace Through the Atonement Cami Shipp, Pat Walker (10)

Scripture Power: Teaching Children to Love the ScripturesMary C. Dewsnup, Ange Nelson (11)

The Pull of Electronic Devices Sean Dixon, Amy Petersen Jensen (11)

“Mild of Temper” in Our Homes and with Our Families April Moody, Heather Stephenson (11)

Teaching Children the Principle of Sacrifice Sherrie Batty, Leslie Egan (11)

Auxiliaries United: “Work in Unity to Progress Along the Path” Ana De Agostini, Rebecca Gardiner (Moderator), Janice P. Taylor (12)

In-Law Relationships: Extending Love Across the Family Tree Judy Burton, Susan Staples (12)

“Follow the Prophet” Julene Judd, Keri P. Nielsen (12)

“Rejoice with Me, for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost” Michelle Baer, Mariellen P. Tuckett (12)

Cultivating Charity Laurie Little, Lori Morgan (13)

Avoiding Anxiety and Distress by Wise Money Management Trudy Van Cott, Bryan Sudweeks (13)

Being a Gracious Receiver Marilyn A. Jenkins, Larraine Rowberry (13)

“Putting Things of First Importance First” Shawna Borg, Elizabeth Elder (13)

“Cuando estén casados, sean ferozmente leales el uno al otro” Leonor Alvarez, Gloria Stallings (13)

Rooms






3220–3224 WSC(713 cap)



3280–3290 WSC(475 cap)


2258–2260 CONF(400 cap)


2254 CONF(300 cap)

250 SWKT (297 cap)

303 JRCB (160 cap)


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2:00–3:00 p.m.

“Believe, Obey, and Endure” Young Women General Presidency (30)

“Never ‘Check Your Religion at the Door.’ Not Ever” Emily Snyder, Brad Wilcox (30)

“He Has Not Forgotten You!” Shonda Propst, Carolyn Webster (30)

“It Is for You . . . to Lead the World and to Lead Especially the Women of the World” Lisa Adams, Carole Mikita (30)

“As I Study Day by Day”: Motivation and Discipline for Daily Scripture Study Kim Beecher, Andrew Gebert (30)

“The Good Shepherd Is Watching Over [You]”: When Children Stray Bette S. Molgard, Christine Stones Norton (31)

“Come to the Temple” Janet Daines, Marilyn Condie Rich (31)

“Walk with Me”: Progression, Step by Step Sandy Autry, Barbara Morgan (31)

Your Increased Load to Bear as a Working Mother Marianne Featherstone, Sharla Kwarm (31)

“Faithful and True We Will Ever Stand”: Mentoring and Encouraging the Rising Generation Amy Connelly, Kaylyn Johnston, Alan Sackett (Mod.), Darin Westenskow (32)

Is It a Diet or Eating Disorder? Rachel Higginson, Anna Packard (32)

Starting on the Road to Good Health Katie Wetzel Davis, Carla Crowther Hansen (32)

“Hope, Healing and Dealing with Addictions” Colleen Peterson, Daniel D. Gray (32)

Inspiring and Informing: Church Tools and Resources to Help Us Strengthen Homes and Families Kristi Reeves, Jan Pinborough (33)

It’s in the Doing: The Blessings of Work Cammy Peterson, Casey Peterson (33)

La administración sabia del dinero: Cómo evitar las prácticas engañosas y fraudulentas Marcela Rojas, Nora Ratto (33)

12:30–1:30 p.m.

“Come Follow Me”: The New Youth Curriculum Adrian Ochoa, Matthew O. Richardson (Moderator), Chad Webb, Young Women General President (26)

“How Do I Love Thee?” Enjoying Our Journey as Husband and Wife Sharon Sandberg, Jonathan Sandberg (26)

“Did You Get the Right Message?” Receiving Inspiration and Personal Revelation JoLynn Bell, Cheryl Lant (26)

Teaching Our Children to Understand the Doctrine and Make and Keep Covenants Brooke Burton, Carol Morgan (27)

Into the Sunshine: Understanding Depression in Children and Teens Nicki Hopwood, Tom Golightly (27)

“A Little More Forgiving in Our Families” Laurel Shelley, David Ted Eyre (27)

“Mine Errand from the Lord”: Magnifying Our Callings Sheryl W. Bangerter, Roger G. Christensen (27)

Defending, Preserving, and Protecting Traditional Marriage Stacey Edgington, Ann Takasaki (27)

“Caring . . . Takes a Team, a Loving and Unified Society” Melanie Taylor, Sharlynn Walker (28)

Steadfast and Immovable: Remaining Faithful When Your Life Differs from Your Plan Heidi Hyte, Darla Serassio (28)

“Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”: Living the Gospel in a Part-Member or Less-Active Family Dawn Free, Jenny Hallisey (28)

Consider the Blessings: Cultivating a Grateful Heart Lynda Badger, Steffani Packer (28)

“O Remember, Remember”: Journal Keeping for All Ages Chelsea Connelly, Jill Crandell (29)

Parenting and Understanding Children with Special Needs Joanne Farr, Sally Hanna (29)

“Learn as If You Were to Live Forever” Marjorie J. King, Moyne Oviatt Osborn (29)

Su carga es más pesada si les es preciso trabajar Eloina Ambriz, Estela Marquez (29)

11:00 a.m.–noon

Priesthood: “A Sacred Trust to Be Used for the Benefit of Men, Women, and Children” Linda K. Burton, Linda S. Reeves, Carole M. Stephens (22)

“Follow Thou Me”: Personal Discipleship Camille Fronk Olson, Eric Huntsman (22)

“You Are Closer to Heaven Than You Suppose” Collette Blackwelder, Jennifer Rockwood (22)

“Believe in Good Things to Come. Don’t Give Up ... Don’t You Quit” Leslie Swartwood, Emily Wayment (23)

Conversion: Know, Do, and Believe Shelby Mays Box, Denise Smith (23)

Encouraging, Praising, and Providing Help for Our Teenagers Becky Mackintosh, Kristi Rodgerson (23)

Edifying Both Learners and Teachers: How to Teach with the Spirit Hi McNaughtan, David M. McConkie (23)

“Prayer, a Matter of the Heart” Nicole Brady, Teresa Christensen (24)

Cleaving Cheerfully to Our Covenants Cindy Barney, Cheri Hessing (24)

Examples of Quiet Christian Courage Nadine McKee, Marie Pearson Tarbet (24)

Gathering at the Table: Family Dinner . . . the Best Prevention Tiffany McMinn, Barbra Spuhler (24)

Transforming Our Lives with “The Most Important Meeting in the Church” Renee Allen, Liisa Roden (25)

Civility, Courtesy, Compassion: Managing Differences with Others Wendy Bird, Tanise Chung-Hoon (25)

Celebrating and Assisting Older Adults Katie Jeppson, Jennifer Quinn (25)

Being Wise: Avoid Being Caught in the Web of Scams and Fraudulent Practices Allen Hughes, Darin Oviatt (25)

Enseñemos a nuestros hijos los principios y las bendiciones del trabajo Melodi Melecio, Gigi Turley (26)

Rooms






3220–3224 WSC(713 cap)



3280–3290 WSC(475 cap)


2258–2260 CONF(400 cap)


2254 CONF(300 cap)

250 SWKT (297 cap)

303 JRCB (160 cap)


What should I wear? What will the weather be like?Some participants prefer to dress up and wear dresses or skirts. Others prefer to be casual and wear slacks or jeans. The choice is yours, as long as you are within BYU dress standards. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking between venues.

The weather could still be rather cool during the conference. Average high temperature in May is 72 degrees F; average low is 44 degrees F. Come prepared for changeable weather and varying indoor temperatures.

No Walking Required!There are a variety of convenient options if you do not want to walk across campus.

1. Stay in the Marriott Center and enjoy five wonderful sessions each day. Food vendors are open on the concourse and a BYU Bookstore annex is on the south side.

2. Visit the BYU Conference Center and enjoy two live sessions as well as broadcast sessions from the Marriott Center, Joseph Smith Building and de Jong Concert Hall. A total of five possible sessions in one building! There are also several service learning rooms with service projects, and the BYU Creamery Outlet is just a few steps from the Conference Center south door.

3. Step onto a shuttle and head to the MARB (Martin Building) or the JRCB (J. Reuben Clark Law School). Both locations have broadcast sessions from the Marriott Center, Joseph Smith Building and de Jong Concert Hall as well as enjoyable service projects. The JRCB also has two live sessions, one in Spanish and one in English. The Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) is close to both locations and has a large variety of food options.

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Friday, May 3, 2013

2:00–3:00 p.m.

“Believe, Obey, and Endure” Young Women General Presidency (30)

“Never ‘Check Your Religion at the Door.’ Not Ever” Emily Snyder, Brad Wilcox (30)

“He Has Not Forgotten You!” Shonda Propst, Carolyn Webster (30)

“It Is for You . . . to Lead the World and to Lead Especially the Women of the World” Lisa Adams, Carole Mikita (30)

“As I Study Day by Day”: Motivation and Discipline for Daily Scripture Study Kim Beecher, Andrew Gebert (30)

“The Good Shepherd Is Watching Over [You]”: When Children Stray Bette S. Molgard, Christine Stones Norton (31)

“Come to the Temple” Janet Daines, Marilyn Condie Rich (31)

“Walk with Me”: Progression, Step by Step Sandy Autry, Barbara Morgan (31)

Your Increased Load to Bear as a Working Mother Marianne Featherstone, Sharla Kwarm (31)

“Faithful and True We Will Ever Stand”: Mentoring and Encouraging the Rising Generation Amy Connelly, Kaylyn Johnston, Alan Sackett (Mod.), Darin Westenskow (32)

Is It a Diet or Eating Disorder? Rachel Higginson, Anna Packard (32)

Starting on the Road to Good Health Katie Wetzel Davis, Carla Crowther Hansen (32)

“Hope, Healing and Dealing with Addictions” Colleen Peterson, Daniel D. Gray (32)

Inspiring and Informing: Church Tools and Resources to Help Us Strengthen Homes and Families Kristi Reeves, Jan Pinborough (33)

It’s in the Doing: The Blessings of Work Cammy Peterson, Casey Peterson (33)

La administración sabia del dinero: Cómo evitar las prácticas engañosas y fraudulentas Marcela Rojas, Nora Ratto (33)

12:30–1:30 p.m.

“Come Follow Me”: The New Youth Curriculum Adrian Ochoa, Matthew O. Richardson (Moderator), Chad Webb, Young Women General President (26)

“How Do I Love Thee?” Enjoying Our Journey as Husband and Wife Sharon Sandberg, Jonathan Sandberg (26)

“Did You Get the Right Message?” Receiving Inspiration and Personal Revelation JoLynn Bell, Cheryl Lant (26)

Teaching Our Children to Understand the Doctrine and Make and Keep Covenants Brooke Burton, Carol Morgan (27)

Into the Sunshine: Understanding Depression in Children and Teens Nicki Hopwood, Tom Golightly (27)

“A Little More Forgiving in Our Families” Laurel Shelley, David Ted Eyre (27)

“Mine Errand from the Lord”: Magnifying Our Callings Sheryl W. Bangerter, Roger G. Christensen (27)

Defending, Preserving, and Protecting Traditional Marriage Stacey Edgington, Ann Takasaki (27)

“Caring . . . Takes a Team, a Loving and Unified Society” Melanie Taylor, Sharlynn Walker (28)

Steadfast and Immovable: Remaining Faithful When Your Life Differs from Your Plan Heidi Hyte, Darla Serassio (28)

“Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”: Living the Gospel in a Part-Member or Less-Active Family Dawn Free, Jenny Hallisey (28)

Consider the Blessings: Cultivating a Grateful Heart Lynda Badger, Steffani Packer (28)

“O Remember, Remember”: Journal Keeping for All Ages Chelsea Connelly, Jill Crandell (29)

Parenting and Understanding Children with Special Needs Joanne Farr, Sally Hanna (29)

“Learn as If You Were to Live Forever” Marjorie J. King, Moyne Oviatt Osborn (29)

Su carga es más pesada si les es preciso trabajar Eloina Ambriz, Estela Marquez (29)

11:00 a.m.–noon

Priesthood: “A Sacred Trust to Be Used for the Benefit of Men, Women, and Children” Linda K. Burton, Linda S. Reeves, Carole M. Stephens (22)

“Follow Thou Me”: Personal Discipleship Camille Fronk Olson, Eric Huntsman (22)

“You Are Closer to Heaven Than You Suppose” Collette Blackwelder, Jennifer Rockwood (22)

“Believe in Good Things to Come. Don’t Give Up ... Don’t You Quit” Leslie Swartwood, Emily Wayment (23)

Conversion: Know, Do, and Believe Shelby Mays Box, Denise Smith (23)

Encouraging, Praising, and Providing Help for Our Teenagers Becky Mackintosh, Kristi Rodgerson (23)

Edifying Both Learners and Teachers: How to Teach with the Spirit Hi McNaughtan, David M. McConkie (23)

“Prayer, a Matter of the Heart” Nicole Brady, Teresa Christensen (24)

Cleaving Cheerfully to Our Covenants Cindy Barney, Cheri Hessing (24)

Examples of Quiet Christian Courage Nadine McKee, Marie Pearson Tarbet (24)

Gathering at the Table: Family Dinner . . . the Best Prevention Tiffany McMinn, Barbra Spuhler (24)

Transforming Our Lives with “The Most Important Meeting in the Church” Renee Allen, Liisa Roden (25)

Civility, Courtesy, Compassion: Managing Differences with Others Wendy Bird, Tanise Chung-Hoon (25)

Celebrating and Assisting Older Adults Katie Jeppson, Jennifer Quinn (25)

Being Wise: Avoid Being Caught in the Web of Scams and Fraudulent Practices Allen Hughes, Darin Oviatt (25)

Enseñemos a nuestros hijos los principios y las bendiciones del trabajo Melodi Melecio, Gigi Turley (26)

Rooms






3220–3224 WSC(713 cap)



3280–3290 WSC(475 cap)


2258–2260 CONF(400 cap)


2254 CONF(300 cap)

250 SWKT (297 cap)

303 JRCB (160 cap)


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Thursday Morning Opening Session

Marriott Center (MC) 9:00–10:15 a.m.

“Continue Your Journey and Let Your Hearts Rejoice . . . I Am with You Even Unto the End”Elaine S. Marshall—Professor, endowed

chair and director of Center for Nursing Scholarship, Georgia Southern University; former dean, College of Nursing, BYU; wife, mother, grandmother; counselor in ward Relief Society presidency

Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m.–noon

Marriott Center (MC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Blessings of the Priesthood for All” (Daughters in My Kingdom)

“One of the Lord’s purposes in organizing the Relief Society was to prepare His daughters for the greater blessings of the priesthood found in the ordinances and covenants of the temple. The early sisters in Nauvoo anticipated the completion of the temple with great excitement, for they knew, as the Prophet Joseph Smith promised . . . that the endowment would bring them ‘out of darkness into marvelous light.’” As these early sisters of the Church were faithful to the covenants they made in the temple, they received added strength to face the trials they encountered. As latter-day covenant keepers, how can we draw upon this same strength offered to us? In what ways have we been partakers of the “marvelous light?” How can we access the power of the priesthood through our covenants?

Sharon G. Samuelson—Wife of president of BYU; mother, grandmotherCecil O. Samuelson—President, Brigham Young University; emeritus member of Quorum of the Seventy; husband, father, grandfather

Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Hastening the Work with Younger Missionaries

“The decision to serve a mission will shape the spiritual destiny of the missionary, his or her spouse, and their posterity for generations to come. A desire to serve is a natural outcome of one’s conversion, worthiness, and preparation” (Elder Russell M. Nelson). How does the Prophet’s announcement about missionary service affirm the importance of parents’ teaching and training in the home? How can Church leaders support parents in their divine role to prepare their children to serve? What can parents do to inspire their sons and daughters to prepare to serve a mission?

Jeanne L. Hodges—Wife, mother of six sons; former stake Relief Society president; currently serving with husband as he serves as branch president at the Provo MTC; writerLarry M. Gibson—First counselor in Young Men General Presidency; husband, father, grandfather; former stake president and bishop

Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Bind Up the Brokenhearted” (Isaiah 61:1): Strength, Healing, and Peace through the Atonement

“We all share in the trials of life together. But in faithful hearts is written, ‘All that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ’” (Sister Linda K. Burton). Life can bring challenges that can be overwhelming and tempt us to turn away from our Father in Heaven. How does the Atonement help us through our trials? How does the Atonement “bind up the brokenhearted” and help us find peace? How does the Atonement strengthen us to continue on the straight and narrow path leading back to our Heavenly Father?

Cami Shipp—Stay-at-home wife, mother of four young children; recent cancer survivor; triathlete, avid outdoors-woman; licensed pediatric critical care nurse; Young Women leader; grateful servantPat Walker—Widow once, mother of five, one of whom is hearing-impaired; Primary teacher in a deaf ward; recently returned from serving mission in the Philippines

Instant ChoirShare your testimony through music by participating in the 2013 BYU Women’s Conference Instant Choir. Join friends, relatives, and those attending the conference with you!All conference participants who wish to join the choir are welcome. The choir is made up of between 600–800 women like you who come from many different states and who enjoy singing together. All information, including music, is available on our website.


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de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Scripture Power: Teaching Children to Love the Scriptures

The Lord commanded us “to bring up [our] children in light and truth” (D&C 93:40). Forming an early friendship with the scriptures can bring a lifelong love of “the most valuable library in the world” (President George Albert Smith). How can we pass a love of the scriptures on to our children and grandchildren? What methods can we use to explain gospel principles to children? How can we teach our children to follow the prophet’s counsel to study the scriptures daily? How can the numerous resources provided by the Church enhance learning in the home?

Mary C. Dewsnup—Wife, mother of five, grandmother of 24; loves family, music, and the scriptures; served with husband when he presided over the Puerto Rico San Juan East MissionAnge Nelson—Wife, mother of four ranging from kindergartener to almost-a-missionary; former ward Relief Society president and stake Primary president; piano teacher; lover of sunshine, green grass, and a good challenge

Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) 11:00 a.m.–noon

The Pull of Electronic Devices Electronic mobile devices such as cell phones and tablet computers are convenient, time-saving, and entertaining but they can distract—both youth and adults. How can we set appropriate limits and balance usage so devices don’t overtake our lives and thwart real conversation and communication in our relationships at home and elsewhere? In what ways can we create sensitivity to the promptings of the Spirit by purposeful no-media time? How can we balance the good that is offered with the pull of distraction in our personal worship and Church meetings?

Sean Dixon—First counselor in stake presidency; husband, father; served in the Canada Toronto Mission; taught seminary 18 years; Area Director, Utah Valley South Seminary and Institutes of ReligionAmy Petersen Jensen—Chair, BYU Theatre and Media Arts Department; PhD; wife, mother; former public school teacher

3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Mild of Temper” in Our Homes and with Our Families

President Gordon B. Hinckley encouraged us to master our tempers and discipline ourselves to speak words of love and peace, appreciation and respect. He said, “There is no discipline in all the world like the discipline of love. It has a magic all its own.” How do we subdue anger and pride in our families when we are frustrated, angry, displeased or annoyed? How can we refrain from being easily provoked? How can we prevent ourselves from fueling the flare-ups of others? How can we learn to manage our tempers in our homes?

April Moody—Wife, mother of four sons; preschool teacher; BYU graduate in elementary education; ward Young Women president; former ward Primary presidentHeather Stephenson—Wife, mother of four; former ward Young Women counselor and compassionate service leader; currently serves as activity day leader and Sunday School teacher

Assembly Hall, Hinckley Alumni & Visitors Center (HC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Teaching Children the Principle of Sacrifice“Our lives of service and sacrifice are the most appropriate expressions of our commitment to serve the Master and our fellowmen” (Elder Dallin H. Oaks). By divine design, the home is the place for children to be taught and to learn about sacrifice. How do we teach children the joy of being generous, sharing, volunteering, and giving of time? How can we teach our children to learn how to sacrifice and follow the selfless example of the Savior?

Sherrie Batty—Sherrie and her husband are the parents of four children, three of whom are adopted; served in various Primary callings from president to nursery teacher; enjoys homeschooling her childrenLeslie Egan—Lucky mother of eight missionary sons; BYU degree in social work; teaches community parenting classes and volunteers weekly with refugee children; ward Relief Society president

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Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Auxiliaries United: “Work in Unity . . . to Progress Along the Path” (Sister Linda K. Burton)

As covenant-making and keeping women we are called to serve the Lord. Whether we serve as leaders in the Relief Society, Primary, or Young Women auxiliaries of the Church, our purposes are the same. As leaders, how can we support each other and work together in fulfilling our purpose to bring families and individuals to Christ? How can we promote unity within our councils? In what ways can we assure that we are fellow servants and not competitors as we serve?

Ana De Agostini—Member, Relief Society General Board; visiting teacher; wife, mother; Portuguese translator/interpreter and voice talent for the ChurchRebecca Gardiner (moderator)—Member, Young Women General Board; wife, mother; former ward and stake Relief Society presidentJanice P. Taylor—Member, Primary General Board; wife, mother, grandmother; served with husband when he presided over the Mexico Monterey East Mission


In-Law Relationships: Extending Love Across the Family Tree

“Thy people shall be my people” (Ruth 1:16). When we marry, we become a part of a new family group. The relationship we have with them can have a large influence on our marriage and our children’s relationships with the extended family network. How can we apply principles of love and respect to make our in-law relationships positive and binding? How can we understand different family traditions, norms and expectations and learn to manage these differences positively?

Judy Burton—Wife, mother, grandmother of 22, lots of in-laws; always busy, almost retired, still learning; Mia Maid advisor; former Gospel Doctrine teacher and ward Young Women president; wannabe missionary who loves lifeSusan Staples—Wife, mother, grandmother; daughter-, mother-, and sister-in-law; believes that love and skill make a positive difference across every branch of our family tree; happily serving as nursery leader

Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Follow the Prophet” (Children’s Songbook, no. 110)

“I give you my testimony that the happiness . . . the peace . . . the progress . . . the prosperity of the Latter-day Saints, and the eternal salvation and exaltation of this people lie in walking in obedience to the counsels of the priesthood of God” (President Gordon B. Hinckley). What have our prophets said about obedience? What are some examples of obedience in the scriptures, in Church history, and in the lives of modern Latter-day Saint women that can help us strengthen personal obedience? What blessings can come from following prophetic counsel?

Julene Judd—Lucky wife, learning mother; Church service missionary for the General Relief Society presidency; served as a host for Mormon Channel programs; Gospel Doctrine teacherKeri P. Nielsen—Fortunate wife, mother of children through adoption, grateful homemaker; taught youth for over 20 years; gospel teacher; lived adult life in mission field, both in the U.S. and abroad

2258–2260 BYU Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Rejoice with Me, for I Have Found My Sheep Which Was Lost” (Luke 15:6)

Throughout the scriptures we are reminded of the value and importance of “the one.” Heavenly Father loves and knows each of us as individuals, yet some of these precious “ones” have struggled and drifted from the fold. How can we engage in the rescuing effort with our families, friends, and others? What are some natural and kind ways to show others that they are indeed loved and important in God’s eyes and that the gospel will bless their lives? How can we help them feel “invited to be rescued and to enter the fold of the Good Shepherd, even Jesus Christ” (Elder L. Tom Perry)?

Michelle Baer—Wife, mother; BYU graduate; Gospel Doctrine teacher; mother of missionary; avid snowshoer, gardener, bee and chicken keeperMariellen P. Tuckett—Wife, mother of six; student in BYU Bachelor of General Studies program; first counselor in ward Relief Society presidency; has amazing parents who consistently serve

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Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Cultivating Charity President Henry B. Eyring said, “Each of you is in a unique place in your journey to eternal life . . . We lighten [others’] loads as we are patient with their weaknesses and celebrate whatever goodness we can see in them. The Lord does that. And we could follow His example—He is the greatest nurturer of all.” What steps will help us cultivate charity in our lives? How do we love as Christ loved? What Christlike characteristics, when developed within us, will help us lighten loads and see goodness in others?

Laurie Little—Wife, mother, grandmother; counselor in ward Young Women; former stake Relief Society president; nurseLori Morgan—Wife, mother, grandmother; recently released from stake Young Women presidency; former stake Relief Society president

2254 BYU Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Avoiding Anxiety and Distress by Wise Money Management

Despite the counsel to live below or within our means, most people live at or above their means, regardless of income level. How can we recognize the difference between wants and needs? What are some practical, everyday tips in budgeting, shopping and saving to help us live providently? Instead of having an abundance of “things”, how can being financially responsible bring us happiness? What role does paying an honest tithing and fast offering play in financial security?

Trudy Van Cott—Ward missionary; former ward and stake Primary president, ward Relief Society and Young Women president; mother, grandmother; recently served in the Washington Everett MissionBryan Sudweeks—Associate teaching professor of finance, BYU; husband, father, grandfather; PhD in business administration; chartered financial analyst

250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Being a Gracious Receiver “And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious” (D&C 78:19). We are often reminded to seek out and help those in need. We may find ourselves on the receiving end of kindness, but a giver cannot exist without a receiver—both are important and good. How can we be gracious and grateful receivers—whether it is a kind word or help in time of need? How can we extend giving to others instead of trying to “pay back” our givers?

How can we set aside pride and receive, allowing both the giver and the receiver to be blessed?

Marilyn A. Jenkins—Wife, mother, grandmother; adjunct English instructor, Utah Valley University; cake decorator; former ward Primary president, stake Young Women president, and Institute teacher; currently serving in a YSA Relief SocietyLarraine Rowberry—Member, Primary General Board; wife, mother, grandmother; former stake Primary president, ward Young Women counselor; former member, Mormon Tabernacle Choir

303 J. Reuben Clark Law Building (JRCB) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Putting Things of First Importance First” (Belle S. Spafford)

Just as pioneer women had to choose only much-needed things for the limited space in their handcarts, we too “would do well to appraise [our] interests, evaluate [our] activities, and then . . . simplify [our] life, putting things of first importance first, placing emphasis where the rewards will be greatest and most enduring” (Sister Spafford). With all the juggling we do, how do we wisely determine what is needful? How do we choose the better part and understand the difference between temporal and eternal priorities? How can simplifying daily tasks and managing our time help us be more effective in all of our roles?

Shawna Borg—Wife, mother of four sons; former early childhood teacher; graduated from BYU with an elementary education and early childhood education major and a minor in English; served in Austria Vienna MissionElizabeth Elder—Wife, mother of five; former elementary school teacher; BYU graduate; served mission in Poland with husband; serves with the Young Women in her ward


“Cuando Estén Casados, Sean Ferozmente Leales el Uno al Otro” (Presidente Thomas S. Monson)

El élder Russell M. Nelson dijo: “El matrimonio es santificado cuando se valora y se honra con santidad. No se trata solamente de una unión entre marido y mujer, incluye una asociación con Dios.” Si bien el matrimonio trae el mayor de los gozos, también implica muchos desafíos. ¿Cuáles son las distracciones y los conflictos que nos impiden ser ‘ferozmente’ fieles a nuestro cónyuge? ¿Cómo podemos conservar y proteger nuestro matrimonio y ser totalmente leales? ¿De qué manera apreciamos y honramos nuestro matrimonio?

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Leonor Álvarez—Esposa de presidente de rama de habla hispana, madre; trabaja de traductora independiente para la IglesiaGloria Stallings—Madre, esposa; originaria de Colombia; profesora adjunta de español en BYU; maestra de la Escuela Dominical de jóvenes y asesora de las Mujeres Jóvenes de barrio

Concurrent Sessions 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Marriott Center (MC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Building Families Upon the Rock of Our Redeemer

“Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ” (The Family: A Proclamation to the World). We are admonished to build on the rock of our Redeemer so that evil influences will not have power over us. How do we apply divine principles in teaching, rearing, and strengthening our families? As we focus our efforts on our family and establish a Christ-centered home, how can we learn, teach, and practice the principles of the gospel so our homes can truly become the solid foundation for raising a happy, forever family?

Rosemary M. Wixom—Primary general president; wife, mother; grandmother; served with husband when he presided over the Washington, DC South MissionJean A. Stevens—First counselor, Primary general presidency; wife, mother, grandmother; former member, Primary General BoardCheryl A. Esplin—Second counselor, Primary general presidency; wife, mother, grandmother; served with husband when he presided over the North Carolina Raleigh Mission

Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Keeping Laughter in Our Lives Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin said, “The next time you’re tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.” How can laughter be an escape valve for the pressures encountered on life’s journey? How can we teach children about uplifting and appropriate humor? How do a sense of humor and good listening help maintain and improve our family relationships?

Bobbie Sandberg—Wife, mother of six; loves to run, cook, read, and attend BYU sporting events; earned degrees from BYU in linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language; ward choir directorSteve Sandberg—Husband, father of six; university counsel and an adjunct professor at the J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU; loves to run, ski, read, and explore Utah’s backcountry

Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Adaptability and Flexibility—Rx for Stress Relief

“One of the challenges of this mortal experience is to not allow the stresses and strains of life to get the better of us—to endure the varied seasons of life while remaining positive, even optimistic” (Elder L. Tom Perry). What can we learn from Lehi’s perspective, “For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things. . .Wherefore God gave unto man that he should act for himself” (2 Nephi 2:11, 16)? How can choosing to be flexible and adaptable help us work through stressful situations? How can learning “not to sweat the small stuff” help us choose our reactions wisely in stressful circumstances?

Cristie Carter—Wife, mother, grandmother; has served in many callings in the church, including many in leadershipCarol Salmon—favorite “single” daughter; production manager, BYU Continuing Education; sings with Mormon Tabernacle Choir; native of Canada

de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

“The World’s Greatest Champion of Woman and Womanhood is Jesus the Christ” (James E. Talmage)

“There is nothing in this world as personal, as nurturing, or as life changing as the influence of a righteous woman,” said Elder M. Russell Ballard. How do we rejoice and enjoy this sacred role and responsibility of being a woman? How can we find joy in every season of womanhood and motherhood? How can we embrace the opportunities and challenges that each season provides?

Cheryl Seely Savage—Wife, mother of six; accomplished pianist; serves in numerous callings in the Church; avid blogger and writerAnn Marie Toone—Administrative assistant to general Relief Society presidency; served mission in New Zealand; former Gospel Doctrine instructor

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Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

“The Lord Did Strengthen Them That They Could Bear up Their Burdens with Ease” (Mosiah 24:15)

Mortality’s tests and struggles are varied but personal. We each have different challenges in the phases of our life, but the Lord is always there to bless us with increased strength. Elder Robert D. Hales said, “only faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His Atonement can bring peace, hope, and understanding.” How do we turn adversities into stepping stones and not stumbling blocks (Elder Steven E. Snow)? How does the Lord strengthen us to bear our burdens nobly, with ease and without complaint? What lessons of compassion and endurance can we learn from our adversity? How may we lighten someone else’s load even while we have burdens of our own?

Connie Bell (moderator)—Wife, mother; registered nurse who works with parents of children with cancer; serves with husband in single adult wardShirlene Seare—Wife, mother, grandmother; breast cancer survivor whose faith in the Lord and His plan is strengthened through mortality’s tests; marriage and family relations teacherHaley Steed—BYU student, wife; exemplified perseverance and courage in face of adversity (three knee surgeries) but has continued playing on the women’s basketball team

3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

“Who Is on the Lord’s Side?” (Exodus 32:26) President George Albert Smith said, “There is a division line well defined that separates the Lord’s territory from Lucifer’s. If we live on the Lord’s side of the line Lucifer cannot come there to influence us, but if we cross the line into his territory we are in his power.” Sometimes our life choices slowly bring us down by degrees. How do we stay firmly planted on His side of the line and “be not moved”? How do we recognize the signs that may “lull [us] away”? If we have crossed the line, how do we return again to safety?

Courtney Little—Daughter, sister, friend; ward librarian, former Primary teacher and ward Relief Society president; hairstylist; Southerner, dancer, Disney parks enthusiastPamela Little—Wife, mother, grandmother; counselor in stake Relief Society; former Young Single Adult advisor and ward Relief Society president; Southerner; teenager at heart

Assembly Hall, Hinckley Alumni & Visitors Center (HC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

The Power of the Lord’s Tender Mercies Elder David A. Bednar said, “The Lord’s tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings . . . and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ.” How can we be strengthened and reassured that the Lord loves us? How can we recognize tender mercies in our lives? In what way do these experiences give us encouragement to press forward? How can the tender mercies of the past remind us of God’s ever-watchful care?

Rachel Bayles—Mother, wife of singer/actor Dallyn Vail Bayles, homemaker; portrayed Emma Smith opposite her husband as Joseph in the Nauvoo Pageant; illustrator, web and graphic designer

Shelly Condie—Wife, mother, grandmother; adjunct professor/supervisor in Westminister College of Education; Relief Society teacher and missionary in the Addiction Recovery program; loves family, music, teaching, and daily exercising with friends

Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

To Frame and to Follow: The Family: A Proclamation to the World

Eighteen years ago we heard it pronounced by the First Presidency, we framed it, and put it on our walls. Threats to the family are even more serious and common now than they were in 1995 when the Proclamation was announced. How can we continue to use the principles from the Proclamation to teach and strengthen our home and family? What are the Proclamation’s counsel and warnings? What enduring principles help us to weather today’s assaults on the sanctity of life, marriage, and family relationships?

Elizabeth Sainsbury Orton—BYU graduate; married to Chad Orton and mother of seven, grandmother; served in a wide variety of Church callings including ward Relief Society president; authorAnne Clegg—Member, Relief Society General Board; wife, mother, grandmother; served with husband when he presided over the Spain Bilbao and Spain Malaga Missions

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“If the Savior Stood Beside Me” (Sally DeFord): Would I Wear the Things I Wear?

Elder Scott D. Whiting said, “The high standards of temple building employed by this Church are a type and even a symbol of how we should be living our own lives.” When temples are built, great care is taken to ensure they are protected and beautifully adorned, inside and out. Through our dress and appearance, we can show [the Lord] that we know how precious our bodies are. We can show that we are disciples of Jesus Christ and that we love Him (For the Strength of Youth). Standards do not change with the occasion (e.g., sports, prom, beauty pageants, and special occasions). Do we as adult women teach and exemplify modesty? How does dressing modestly protect the temples of our spirits?

Jill F. Taylor—Wife of stake president, mother, grandmother, homemaker; Activity Day leader; loves to water ski and laughCarol McConkie—Member, Young Women General Board; wife, mother, grandmother; served with husband when he presided over California San Jose Mission

Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

When Honor, Blessings, and Good Fortune Comes to Another Person

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland pleaded with us not to be hurt or feel envious when good fortune, unexpected blessings, or special recognition come to another person. He said, “We are not diminished when someone else is added upon. We are not in a race against each other to see who is the wealthiest or the most talented or the most beautiful or even the most blessed.” How can we be satisfied with and feel grateful for our own blessings? In what ways can we rejoice in and be supportive of the good fortune of others?

Elizabeth Reynolds—Daughter, sister, granddaughter, favorite aunt; special educator with BA in psychology from Utah Valley University and special ed certification from BYU; Sunday School teacherMary Thompson—Wife, mother, grandmother; BYU graduate in elementary education; substitute teacher; Relief Society committee leader; former stake Relief Society president; daily partaker of the gospel fountain

2258–2260 BYU Conference Center (CONF) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Menu Planning and Simple Cooking Tips for Busy People

With busy schedules and an abundance of convenience foods, cooking and cooking skills are absent from too many homes. How can we find room to put menu planning and cooking back into our lives? What are some tips for menu planning, healthy eating, shopping, and cooking for one or a crowd? How can menu planning and cooking become fun activities that involve family members, promote good eating habits, and strengthen the home?

Susie Barth Gardiner—Daughter, wife, sister, mother of five plus one awesome son-in-law; Activity Day leaderAna Mitchell—Wife, mother; associate lecturer in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science Department, BYU

Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

“Easy to Be Entreated” (Alma 7:23) Maintaining a soft heart is one of the most pronounced themes in the Book of Mormon. Nephi declared, “wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord and behold he did visit me and did soften my heart . . . [and] I did not rebel against him” (1 Nephi 2:16). How do we cultivate humility in our own hearts? How do we stay humble without being “compelled to be humble”? In what ways does the Lord soften our hearts? How do we avoid the pitfalls of the adversary who “seeks to ensnare the hearts of men”?

Tiffany Hubbard—Wife, mother; former elementary school teacher; currently a Realtor and health coach; loves people, service, volleyball, and laughingCarole Ward—Wife, mother, grandmother; Church Building hosting missionary; former ward/stake Relief Society counselor and president, Young Women counselor and president, Primary president, and Church Curriculum Resource Committee member

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2254 Conference Center (CONF) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

“The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn” (D&C 2:2): Helping Youth Experience the Joy of Family History

Elder David A. Bednar extended an invitation to the youth of the Church to learn about and experience the blessings of family history work. How can we encourage youth to accept this invitation and learn about and engage in family history-related work such as indexing, genealogy, and temple work? What promised blessings are available to the youth as they participate in this work? How can we utilize Church web resources such as the Youth and Family History website to get us started?

Rebecca K. Allred—Wife of counselor in stake presidency; mother; learning to love family history work, homemaker; second counselor in ward Young Women presidency; former ward Young Women presidentLaurie Cutler—Wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker; just released as stake Young Women president, now preparing to serve with husband who has been called as mission president of the Wisconsin Milwaukee Mission

250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Ready with Willing Hands and Tender Sympathies

President Henry B. Eyring said that as we keep the faith, we will find ourselves invited by the Lord to serve. As we are invited, we must act on a generous thought or prompting. How can we be prepared with willing hands, ready to engage in good works big or small? How do we cultivate tender sympathies and a desire to engage in good works? How can we implement Sister Linda K. Burton’s counsel to “first observe, then serve”?

Janet Nelson—Wife, mother, grandmother; served with her husband as a missionary in the Salt Lake Inner City Mission; works with children and adolescents in mental health crisisCindy Packard—Wife, mother, midwife; served with husband when he presided over the Mozambique Maputo Mission; founder of humanitarian organization in Africa that helps families become self-reliant

303 J. Reuben Clark Law Building (JRCB) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

“As You Do Your Very Best . . . Heaven Will Smile Upon You” (Elder David S. Baxter): Single Parenting

Through varying circumstances some women find themselves raising children on their own. While this situation may not be what was hoped for, as we strive to raise our children in righteousness we are never totally alone. We have been promised God’s help and blessings. How can we keep ourselves strong during times when we need an extra measure of strength to continue? How can we parent positively and effectively despite doing it singly? How can others support single-parent families?

Loe Marie Pierce—Aunt/mother; raised two nieces; Laurel advisor; served in Canada Toronto Mission; benefits administration account manager; loves the scriptures; enjoys being with the youthBonnie Taylor—Mother who raised large family singly, grandmother; stake Relief Society president; ordinance worker in the Draper Temple


Conversión: Saber, Hacer y Llegar a Ser “La verdadera conversión produce un cambio en las creencias, en el corazón y en la vida de una persona para aceptar y ajustarse a la voluntad de Dios e incluye el compromiso consciente de convertirse en un discípulo de Cristo. La conversión al Señor requiere tanto perseverancia como paciencia” (élder David A. Bednar). ¿Qué pasos necesitamos dar para conocer profundamente el Evangelio, ser fieles a nuestros convenios y a la larga llegar a ser como el Salvador? ¿Cómo puede la verdadera conversión, la cual produce un cambio de corazón, permitirnos vivir de modo que seamos merecedores de las bendiciones que Él nos ha prometido? ¿Cómo podemos rechazar al adversario y permanecer plantados del lado del Señor? ¿Por qué es importante reconocer las señales de que nos estamos adormeciendo? ¿Qué podemos hacer a fin de permanecer consagrados a la obra del Señor para que no seamos movidos?

Yadira Budd—Conversa originaria de Honduras; esposa, madre de tres hijos; asesora de las Mujeres Jóvenes; ha servido como presidenta de la Sociedad de Socorro y de las Mujeres Jóvenes de barrioAlma Velásquez—Esposa, madre de cinco hijos; originaria de Guatemala

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“Preach the Gospel at All Times, and If Necessary, Use Words” (St. Francis of Assisi)

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught: “The most effective way to preach the gospel is through example. If we live according to our beliefs, people will notice. If the countenance of Jesus Christ shines in our lives, if we are joyful and at peace with the world, people will want to know why.” How can missionary work permeate our everyday lives and be a natural extension of living the gospel? What everyday, anywhere teaching moments can we use to kindle interest in the gospel? How do we prepare for the opportunities that will come our way?

Kathleen Hinckley—Wife, mother, grandmother; recently returned from serving with husband when he presided over the Spain Barcelona MissionMary Ellen Edmunds—Author, nurse; former director of training, Provo Missionary Training Center; former member, Relief Society General Board


“When You Are Married, Be Fiercely Loyal One to Another” (President Thomas S. Monson)

Elder Russell M. Nelson said, “Marriage is sanctified when it is cherished and honored in holiness. That union is not merely between husband and wife; it embraces a partnership with God.” How can our covenants help us be fiercely loyal to our spouse despite distractions or tensions? How can we preserve and protect our marriage with complete fidelity? In what ways can we cherish and honor our marriage?

Stephanie M. Barnes—Wife, mother, missionary mom, chauffeur, cook; BYU graduate, Primary teacher, future senior couple missionary; loves family, temple, service, and chocolateMichael D. Barnes—Husband, father; professor and chair of Health Science Department at BYU; counselor in stake presidency; loves dates with wife, family time, berry pies, and four-wheeling


Communicating with Our Sons and Daughters

“Christlike communications are expressed in tones of love rather than loudness . . . They tend to bind us together rather than to drive us apart” (Elder L. Lionel Kendrick). What are the keys to building patterns of communication with our young children, teens, young adults, and married children that will increase love and build trust? What personal characteristics do parents need to develop to be effective communicators? How do gender and developmental stages of children influence communication techniques?

Julie Gowans—Wife, mother; degree in psychology from BYU; high school teacher; teaches Sunday School and serves on stake girls’ camp board; former member, ward Young Women presidencyPatricia Hicken—Wife of stake president, mother, caregiver; has served as ward Young Women and Primary president, counselor in ward and stake Relief Society and Young Women presidencies


Mothering Young Children Mothering young children, with all of its inherent joy, can sometimes feel like mundane busy work. Motherhood often calls upon the maximum use of physical, mental, psychological, and emotional energy. How can mothers with young children find satisfaction and balance in their roles as they perform the most important responsibilities of motherhood? How can keeping the seasons of motherhood in mind aid and encourage a mother?

Catherine Arveseth—Wife, mother of five young children including two sets of twins; Relief Society teacher; part-time writer, editorMichelle Logan—Wife, mother of six young children ages one to 14; serving as secretary in ward Young WomenBreanne Meline (moderator)—Wife, mother of seven; first counselor in ward Primary presidency; entrepreneur; parents with love and logic

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“The Priesthood Shall Remain with Thee” (D&C 122:9)

“Men of the priesthood . . . have an essential role to play in society, at home, and in the Church” (Elder D. Todd Christofferson). How can we ensure we do not unintentionally undermine or diminish—but instead recognize—their capabilities and strengthen and sustain them in their roles as husbands, fathers, and patriarchs of our homes? How do we foster encouragement and appreciation for the priesthood? How can we teach our sons to embrace their roles as worthy priesthood bearers, and our daughters to uphold and honor the priesthood?

Christine Cameron—Wife, mother, grandmother; former stake Relief Society president; served with her husband when he presided over the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh MissionScott W. Cameron—Associate dean, J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU; former bishop, counselor in stake presidency, mission president in the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission, Young Men General Board member; serves as branch president at the Provo MTC; husband, father, grandfather


Define Ourselves by Divine Qualities: Measuring Our Worth in the Lord’s Way

Worldly influences shape our idea of beauty and womanhood, causing us to compare ourselves, set unrealistic goals, and spend our energy on counterfeit sources of self-worth. How can we recognize these false standards? Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said: “I want you to be proud you are a woman. I want you to feel the reality of what that means, to know who you really are.” Where does genuine self-worth come from? How can understanding our divine worth strengthen our self-worth?

Lark Galli—Wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker, biographer; teaches Sunday School and volunteers in the Young Women’s Resource Center of the ChurchLori Rosenlof—Former president of Young Single Adult stake Relief Society; wife, mother; IT project manager; firm believer that the Lord never cheats anyone


“What We Are Speaks So Loudly That Our Children May Not Hear What We Say” (Elder Quentin L. Cook)

The influence of a parent’s righteous example often speaks louder than words. Children may not hear what we say but they notice who we are and how we act. How can this sobering thought help us be wise in the way we live the gospel, the way we interact with others in daily life, and our attitudes toward our commitments and covenants? How can we set wiser examples for those who observe and follow?

Starr Anderson—Wife, mother of seven; youth and Gospel Doctrine teacher; former Gospel Doctrine and Primary teacher, Young Women camp director, counselor in ward Young Women, and ward Primary presidentJackie Poulsen—Loves being a wife, mother, grandmother, teaching Institute at the Weber State University Davis campus, studying the gospel, trying to live it, and being a YSA Relief Society advisor


Helping Our Children Establish Their Own Connection to Heaven

Children are in our homes for only a short time. Elder Larry Y. Wilson said, “Wise parents prepare their children to get along without them.” He counseled parents to teach principles of righteousness and guide children to develop the ability to make their own choices and decisions. How do we help children learn from their mistakes and experiences? How can we avoid “helicopter parenting”? How can parents promote the spiritual maturity of their children by providing opportunities for growth, allowing them to exercise their agency and receive answers from the Lord?

Carrie Bestor Henderson—Wife, mother and grandmother of six; former stake Young Women president; called to serve with husband as he begins presiding over a mission in July; BYU graduate in speech communicationsBenjamin Ogles—Husband, father, grandfather; professor of psychology and dean of the College of Family, Home, and Social Science, BYU; licensed clinical psychologist; second counselor in YSA stake presidency

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The Lord’s Handmaidens: Learning from Noble, Extraordinary Women

Noble women from the past and present can influence us in positive ways. How can their examples of faith, courage, and constancy help us face our own challenges? How can we let our light shine, go forward in a great cause, and run with patience the race set before us? Joseph Smith stated: “If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates.” How do we make that promise a reality in our lives?

Erin Sanderson—Member, Primary General Board; wife, mother; former stake Primary president, ward Young Women president and ward Relief Society counselorLaraine Swenson—Wife, mother; proponent of community service; currently serving on Relief Society General Board


“Finding Joy in the Journey—Now” (President Thomas S. Monson)

“Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family” (President Monson). How can we find joy in the present when our lives feel stressful? How can a positive perspective help us cope? How can we find joy within instead of in things? How can we adopt a more grateful heart and be content instead of waiting for “something better” to happen before we start living joyfully?

Stacey Pankratz—Wife, mother; stake Relief Society president; served in the Spain Bilbao MissionCindi Webb—Life’s loves: husband, children, grandchildren; served in the Alabama Birmingham Mission with husband; Institute teacher, stake advisory couple for missionary preparation, temple worker

2258-2260 BYU Conference Center (CONF) 2:00–3:00 p.m.

“Teach Them to Love One Another, and to Serve One Another” (Mosiah 4:15)

“When [children] pray for each other and serve each other, hearts will be softened and turned to each other and to their parents” (President Henry B. Eyring). Combined with a strong sense of unity in the family and the Spirit of the Lord, children can learn to settle disagreements peacefully and build relationships of mutual love and support from a young age. How can our homes be filled with the Spirit of the Lord? How can parents foster the eternal perspective in the home to help family members? How do we manage day-to-day living while focusing on these sacred relationships?

Allison Carter—Family nurse practitioner; Sunday School teacher; mother of seven who, for 26 years, has been trying to get her children to love and serve each other!Laurie Lundberg—Wife, mother of seven; grandmother of 18; mission mom to 300 in Romania Bucharest Mission (2008–2011); runs foundation that helps abandoned children in Romania; Relief Society teacher


“Sisters, It Is for Us to Be Wide Awake to Our Duties” (Zina D. Young)

Making and keeping eternal covenants has the power to change us. Sister Carole M. Stephens taught, “We look different . . . we act different . . . The things we listen to and read and say are different, and what we wear is different because we [are] . . . bound to Him by covenant.” As we keep our covenants what duties must we awaken to in our day? How does being spiritually awake give us zest for life and energy for helping others? How can awakening to our duties help us establish priorities in our lives?

Carol Sieverts—Mother, grandmother; associate professor at Salt Lake Community College; master’s degree from Utah State University; Primary teacher for the smartest 11-year-olds in the ChurchLori Weekes—Mother, grandmother; casting director and extra casting agent; early morning seminary teacher; currently counselor in stake Relief Society presidency

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2254 BYU Conference Center (CONF) 2:00–3:00 p.m.

“I Will Go Forward . . . The ‘Testimony of Jesus’ Will . . . Guide My Vision” (Eliza R. Snow)

Sister Snow’s expression of faith and optimism can serve as a guide for all of us. She said, “‘I will go forward . . . I will smile at the rage of the tempest, and ride fearlessly and triumphantly across the boisterous ocean of circumstance. . . and the ‘testimony of Jesus’ will light up a lamp that will guide my vision through the portals of immortality.” Making correct choices, along with the Lord’s help, aids us to overcome challenges and continue our mortal journey. How can our testimonies of Jesus Christ be our anchor in times of ease as well as in times of challenge? What can we do to develop and strengthen our own testimonies?

Heather Rackham—Wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, homemaker; den mother; former ward Relief Society president; family, friends, outdoor adventures, running, and sewing help make her earthly experience amazingBecky Butterfield—Wife, mother, grandmother, sister; former stake Relief Society president; current nursery leader in her ward; former Church service missionary in Relief Society resource room


What Heritage Am I Leaving? We don’t need to get to the end of our lives to ponder what kind of heritage we are leaving. Our most important legacy will be the kind of life we led and how we blessed others. How can we evaluate our lives and priorities to ensure we are creating a legacy that will bless our posterity and others—now and in the future? How can we say as Paul, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”?

Diana Boley—Wife, sister, mother; food storage blogger, homemaker; currently serves as ward family history consultant; started family history at age 11Kathleen Whitelock—Wife, mother, grandmother; former counselor in stake Relief Society; raising her children as a single mother after divorce; recently remarried; currently serving as nursery leader


Long After High School and College: Lifelong Learning

“Our quest for truth should be as broad as our life’s activities and as deep as our circumstances permit” (Elder Dallin H. Oaks). How can education inside and outside the classroom prepare us and open doors of opportunity? How can educating ourselves about current events and world news help us to be knowledgeable and spark meaningful conversations and associations with those around us? What are ways we can extend our education no matter our age or starting point?

Shirley Jones—Wife, mother of seven; stake Relief Society president; former early-morning seminary teacher and ward Relief Society president; retired/self-employedDale B. Hull—MD from University of Utah Medical School, residency and private OB-GYN practice; spinal cord injury resulted in quadriplegia; cofounder and executive director of nonprofit physical therapy facility for paralysis rehabilitation; MPA from BYU; husband, father, grandfather


La Herencia que Estamos Dejando: El Ejemplo que Los Padres Dan a los Hijos

El legado más importante que podamos dejar será la vida que llevamos y la forma en que bendecimos la vida de los demás. ¿Cómo podemos evaluar nuestra vida y nuestras prioridades a fin de asegurarnos de establecer un legado que bendecirá a nuestra posteridad? ¿Cómo podríamos llegar a decir como Pablo,“He peleado la buena batalla, he acabado la carrera, he guardado la fe”? El buen ejemplo de los padres a menudo tiene una influencia que habla más fuerte que las palabras. Quizá nuestros hijos no escuchen lo que digamos, pero se dan cuenta de quiénes somos y de cómo actuamos. ¿De qué forma la reflexión seria en ese concepto nos puede ayudar a ser sabios en la forma en que vivimos el evangelio, en la manera en que interactuamos con los demás en el diario vivir y en nuestra actitud hacia nuestros compromisos y convenios? ¿Cómo podemos dar ejemplos más sabios a los que nos observan y nos siguen?

Graciela Amacher—Presidenta de la Primaria de barrio, obrera del templo; esposa, madre de cinco hijos, abuela; conversa a la Iglesia; originaria de CubaMaría Luisa Torres—Miembro de la mesa directiva general de la Sociedad de Socorro; esposa, madre, abuela; sirvió con su esposo cuando éste presidió la Misión Guatemala Guatemala Norte; sirvió en una misión de tiempo completo en Costa Rica, Honduras y Panamá; título en comunicaciones de la Universidad de Utah

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Thursday Afternoon General SessionMarriott Center (MC) 3:45–5:00 p.m.

“It Was as If a Blanket of Love Was Flowing over Me”Peggy Worthen—Wife of Kevin Worthen, mother, grandmother; graduated from BYU with a degree in English; stake Young Women camp director

Kevin J. Worthen—Advancement vice president at BYU; Area Seventy; former dean of J. Reuben Clark Law School; husband, father, grandfather

Friday Morning General SessionMarriott Center (MC) 9:00–10:15 a.m.

“Yea, Lord, We Do Love Thee”Michelle King—Wife, mother, grandmother; ward Relief Society president; host of Mormon Times TV, Sunday mornings on KSL; former news anchor; served with husband when he presided over the Georgia Atlanta North Mission, 2008-2011

Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m.–noon

Marriott Center (MC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Priesthood: “A Sacred Trust to be Used for the Benefit of Men, Women, and Children” (Elder Dallin H. Oaks)

“All Heavenly Father’s sons and daughters are equally blessed as they draw upon the power of the priesthood” (Daughters in My Kingdom). Women sustain the priesthood and are sustained by its power. How can we be full partakers of the blessings of the priesthood? How does understanding our inseparable connection with the priesthood help us accept and rely on the Atonement, make and keep covenants, and unite to provide relief?

Linda K. Burton—Wife, mother, grandmother; president, Relief Society general presidency; served with husband when he presided over the Korea Seoul West MissionCarole M. Stephens—Wife, mother, grandmother; first counselor, Relief Society general presidency; former member, Relief Society General Board, stake and ward Relief Society and Young Women presidentLinda S. Reeves—Second counselor, Relief Society ceneral presidency; wife, mother, grandmother; served with husband when he presided over the California Riverside Mission

Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Follow Thou Me” (John 21:22): Personal Discipleship

As we walk the pathway Jesus walked and study his life and ministry, we will come to know Him better and draw closer to Him. Choosing to make the Savior and His work the center of our lives and doing what He has asked can change our hearts. As our desires and priorities become aligned with His, our lives can become a living testimony of Him through our discipleship. In what ways can we study the Savior’s mortal journey so He becomes our central focus? What can we do in our daily lives to strengthen our discipleship?

Camille Fronk Olson—Professor and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture, BYU; researches and publishes on women in scripture; wife, stepmother, grandmother; Gospel Doctrine teacherEric Huntsman—Associate professor of ancient scripture, BYU; husband, father; former bishop; temple ordinance worker; sings with Mormon Tabernacle Choir; coordinator of Ancient Near Eastern Studies in the Kennedy Center, BYU; author

Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“You Are Closer to Heaven Than You Suppose” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf)

“You are known and remembered by the most majestic, powerful, and glorious Being in the universe! You are loved by the King of infinite space and everlasting time! He who created and knows the stars knows you and your name” (President Uchtdorf). How can we recognize His love for each of us? How does letting His love into our lives bless us and heal our souls?

Collette Blackwelder—Wife, aunt; professional development consultant in Human Resource Development, BYU; Relief Society teacherJennifer Rockwood—Daughter, sister, aunt; head women’s soccer coach at BYU for 18 years; has mentored and coached hundreds of BYU student athletes; 14 NCAA appearances; Relief Society teacher

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Friday, May 3, 2013

de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Believe in Good Things to Come. Don’t Give Up, Don’t You Quit” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland)

Elder Holland’s inspiring words continue with, “There is help and happiness ahead. It will be all right in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.” When discouragement and personal challenges tax us, how do we “hold on thy way” and go forward with unwearied diligence? How do we tie a knot in our rope and hang on? How can trials remind us that the purpose of mortality is to provide each of us with experiences to help us become more like the Savior? How does seeing “with celestial sight” encourage us along our journey, help us endure, and give us hope?

Leslie Swartwood—Mother of great kids and recent grandmother (a favorite new role); registered nurse by training; happily married for 30 years; ward Relief Society presidentEmily Wayment—Wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend; returned missionary; graduate of the University of Utah and Oxford College of Garden Design; passionate landscape and floral designer

Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Conversion: Know, Do, and Become “True conversion brings a change in one’s beliefs, heart, and life to accept and conform to the will of God and includes a conscious commitment to become a disciple of Christ . . . Conversion unto the Lord requires both persistence and patience” (Elder David A. Bednar). What steps are necessary to deeply know the gospel, live true to our covenants, and ultimately become like the Savior? How does conversion, which brings a change of heart, manifest itself in our everyday living?

Shelby Mays Box—Her decision to join the Church came about due to a tragedy that caused her to seek personal revelation leading to committed conversion; serves as a stake Relief Society presidentDenise Smith—Sunday School-teaching, Young Women-leading, camp song-singing Primary worker; wife, mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor, friend; earnest disciple, striving daily, just like you


Encouraging, Praising, and Providing Help for Our Teenagers

Sister Elaine S. Dalton in speaking to youth stated, “I see your nobility and know of your divine identity and destiny.” By our words and actions, how can we encourage, praise, and build up our youth? How do we help our youth feel appreciated, accepted, and that they are worthwhile? How can we lovingly correct and chastise when needed? How can we avoid putting them down and poking fun at them? How do we help youth to seek heavenly guidance in handling the put-downs of others?

Becky Mackintosh—Wife, mother, grandmother; former stake and ward Young Women president, seminary teacher; currently Primary teacher and advisor in special needs mutualKristi Rodgerson—Wife, mother of four; nurse; currently serving on a women’s committee for her community; served in Young Women for 20 of the past 25 years

Assembly Hall, Hinckley Alumni & Visitors Center (HC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Edifying Both Learners and Teachers: How to Teach with the Spirit

Matthew O. Richardson, counselor in the Sunday School General presidency, said parents, leaders, and teachers should not teach “in front of the Spirit” or “behind the Spirit,” but “by the Spirit” so the Spirit can teach the truth unrestrained. How can we move from telling and talking to real teaching? How can the Holy Ghost teach both learners and teachers? How does the Spirit invite us to act upon what we learn?

Hi McNaughtan—Teacher of Institute, seminary and elementary school; storyteller, gospel lover; grandmother, missionaryDavid M. McConkie—First counselor, Sunday School general presidency; group manager for LDS Family Services; husband, father; former stake president and bishop

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Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

“Prayer, a Matter of the Heart” (President Henry B. Eyring)

Prayer is communication with our Heavenly Father. “We lived in His presence before we came here . . . We knew His face, and He knew ours.” When we know that God answers our prayers, how then can we recognize the answers? How can this knowledge strengthen our personal prayers? How do we teach our children to offer heartfelt prayers in a world of social media sound bites? How do we find the humility and courage to say “thy will be done” when some answers to prayers may not be immediate?

Nicole Brady—Wife, mother; adjunct harp professor in the BYU School of Music; earned artist diploma from the Russian Academy of Music and doctorate from the Juilliard SchoolTeresa Christensen—Wife, mother, grandmother; former Institute and early morning seminary teacher; current ward Relief Society president, part-time nurse, seminary substitute, and apprentice in prayer


Cleaving Cheerfully to Our Covenants Sister Linda K. Burton has taught that when covenants are kept, families are strengthened. She encouraged us to cheerfully cleave to our covenants to help support the critical need to fortify homes and families. How do we “cheerfully” cleave to covenants? How can covenants carry and strengthen us to accomplish this essential work? How can remaining faithful to covenants bless and bind us to our families and help us continue when struggles come?

Cindy Barney—Wife, mother, grandmother; temple organist; rehearsal organist for General Relief Society and Young Women choirs; serving in regional special-needs mutual; former stake Primary president/counselor and ward Relief Society and Primary president/counselorCheri Hessing—Stake Relief Society president; mother and grandmother; secretary at the LDS Cannery; former stake Young Women president and ward Relief Society president; resides in Boise, Idaho

Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Examples of Quiet Christian Courage There are many unsung women—neighbors, relatives, acquaintances, colleagues, ward members—who bear their adversity with quiet reassurance, faith, and gratitude. Their experiences can strengthen us, help us to endure our challenges and know that we, too, can do hard things. How can we learn lessons of strength and inspiration from women with quiet courage? How do their examples of faith and courage motivate us to continue our journey with rejoicing hearts?

Nadine McKee—Wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker; compassionate service worker in her ward Relief Society; member of district scout committee; loves early morningsMarie Pearson Tarbet—Mother; recorded vocalist and composer with singing group, professional voice talent; wife; ward Relief Society president; cancer survivor

2258-2260 BYU Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Gathering at the Table: Family Dinner . . . The Best Prevention

Studies suggest that family meal time results in stronger families, higher grades, less drug use, better nutrition, and fewer weight-related issues. Why do family meals make such an important difference? What constitutes a family meal? What are some ways we can begin or improve family meal time? How do we deal with obstacles such as sports, homework, lessons, etc.? How do we get our children involved in the planning and preparation of family meals?

Tiffany McMinn—Wife of bishop, mother of six; youth Sunday School teacher; former ward Relief Society and Young Women president; preschool teacher; bachelor’s degree in secondary educationBarbra Spuhler—Wife, mother; Primary teacher; former stake and ward Relief Society and Young Women president; bachelor’s degree in elementary education

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Friday, May 3, 2013

Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Transforming Our Lives with “The Most Important Meeting in the Church” (President David O. McKay)

Elder Don R. Clarke said, “We will be blessed as we feel gratitude for the Atonement of Jesus Christ, renew our baptismal covenants, feel forgiveness, and receive inspiration from the Holy Ghost as we partake of the sacrament each week.” During the sacrament we have the opportunity to ponder on our lives and recommit to make improvements. How does partaking of the sacrament renew our spiritual sensitivity to the promptings of the Holy Ghost? How can we make sacrament meeting “the most important meeting in the Church”?

Renee Allen—Wife, mother, grandmother; Relief Society teacher, sacrament meeting music director; graduated in dance recreation from BYULiisa Roden—Wife, mother; elementary school teacher; stake Young Women counselor

2254 BYU Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Civility, Courtesy, Compassion: Managing Differences with Others

Civility, compassion, courtesy, and kindness are qualities to emulate for school, work, home, church, and community associations. What are some strategies we can use to manage differences with people in a tolerant and calm manner, while not taking offense? How can we think before we speak or act so we do not offend others? Have we practiced President Dieter F. Uchdorf’s counsel to “stop it” when it comes to judging and taking offense? How can we show respect even when we may have differences of opinion?

Wendy Bird—Wife, mother; bachelor’s degree in communications from BYU and master’s of education degree from Utah Valley University; youth Sunday School teacher; seminary teacherTanise Chung-Hoon—Executive director of LDS Philanthropies, BYU; PhD in higher education, organizational strategy, philanthropy from BYU; wife, mother, grandmother

250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 11:00 a.m.–noon

Celebrating and Assisting Older Adults “How the Lord knows and loves His children who have given so much through their years of experience” (President N. Eldon Tanner). Older adults have a continuing need to share their wealth of experience, talents and insights which can help them feel needed and appreciated in the family and the Church. They may also experience health and other issues associated with aging that require assistance. How do we balance their independence and safety? What role does the plan of salvation play in helping them endure to the end?

Katie Jeppson—Wife, mother, friend, and sister; helped care for mother with Alzheimer’s and mother-in-law with cancer, and father with dementia and cancerJennifer Quinn—Daughter; favorite aunt to 61 nieces and nephews; works in the commercial interior field; has run 42 marathons in different countries; former ward Young Women and Relief Society president and member of Church Media Correlation Committee


Being Wise: Avoid Being Caught in the Web of Scams and Fraudulent Practices

“There are no shortcuts to financial security. Do not trust your money to others without evaluating the investment” (Elder M. Russell Ballard). Scams, fraud, and other dishonest practices abound. Swindlers often prey on unsuspecting individuals, including friends and family. How do we keep ourselves from becoming vulnerable to those who might take advantage of our trust? How do we say “no” when required? How can we be aware of the latest clever tactics? What resources are there to protect us, and what can we do if we are deceived?

Allen Hughes—Master’s degree in business administration; financial planner since 1984; provides retirement and financial planning services to employees of Church-owned companies; husband, father, grandfather; stake high councilor; believes in specific actions to prepare for the future and keep our hard-earned dollarsDarin Oviatt—Associate dean, BYU Continuing Education; master’s degree in accounting from BYU; has worked in financial and operations management and executive positions in software, publishing, and educational enterprises; husband, father; former bishop

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Enseñemos a Nuestros Hijos los Principios y las Bendiciones del Trabajo

“Nuestras vidas de servicio y sacrificio son las expresiones más apropiadas de nuestro compromiso de servir al Maestro y a nuestro prójimo” (élder Dallin H. Oaks). ¿Cómo podemos enseñar a nuestros hijos el gozo de ser generosos, de compartir, de prestar servicio voluntario y de dar de nuestro tiempo? ¿De qué manera podemos enseñarles a ir la segunda milla, a aprender a sacrificar y a seguir el ejemplo desinteresado del Salvador? “Aunque algunos vean el trabajo como algo a evitar, el Evangelio enseña que trabajar para nuestras familias y con ellas trae grandes bendiciones. Dios mismo llama al plan para Sus hijos ‘mi obra y mi gloria’” (Moisés 1:39). ¿Cómo podemos enseñar conceptos como la formalidad, la integridad, la honradez y el valor del dinero por medio del trabajo? ¿De qué forma podemos ayudar a los niños y a los jóvenes a que consideren el trabajo como una bendición y no como una carga? ¿Cómo podemos emplear el tiempo en que trabajamos juntos para enseñar, compartir momentos significativos, conversar y estrechar nuestra relación?

Melodi Melecio—Madre, esposa; título en educación de BYU; pianista de la Primaria; maestra de enseñanza preescolarGigi Turley—Madre, abuela, esposa de obispo; originaria de Perú; coordinadora de maestras visitantes



“Come Follow Me”: The New Youth Curriculum

The new youth curriculum builds faith, conversion, and testimony by integrating basic gospel doctrines, principles for teaching in the Savior’s way, and the most current teachings of our Church leaders. It has been designed to help youth use the scriptures, share real-life experiences, ask questions, and act on the principles they have learned. How and why was it developed? How can parents and youth leaders effectively use this valuable new resource in the home and classroom?

Adrian Ochoa—Second counselor, Young Men general presidency; husband, father; former stake president, Area Seventy, and president of Honduras San Pedro Sula MissionMatthew O. Richardson (moderator)—Professor of Church history and doctrine, BYU; second counselor in Sunday School general presidency; husband, father, grandfatherChad H. Webb—Administrator of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion; high councilor; husband, father of six daughtersYoung Women General President


“How Do I Love Thee?” (Elizabeth Barrett Browning): Enjoying Our Journey as Husband and Wife

As with all virtues, Jesus Christ is the example of how we should show love for others. Whether we have been married for a short time or for many years, a continual effort to nurture an eternal marriage is vital. How can kindness, thoughtfulness, expressions of appreciation and partnership be fostered in a strong marriage? How can we conquer selfishness and seek the interest of our spouse? What can we do to continue to nurture love and friendship in a marriage?

Sharon Sandberg—Wife of Jonathan Sandberg, mother; Young Women camp director; certified K-8 school teacherJonathan Sandberg—Professor in the School of Family Life and marriage and family therapist, BYU; works at Comprehensive Clinic; currently first counselor in a YSA stake; husband of Sharon Sandberg


“Did You Get the Right Message?” (President James E. Faust): Receiving Inspiration and Personal Revelation

President Faust taught that “we must attune ourselves to the inspiration from God and tune out the scratchy static. We have to work at being tuned in . . . the message may be there but we fail to pick it up.” How can we ask for, receive, and follow inspiration in our decisions and correctly follow promptings? How can we be sure we are hearing the correct messages? How can sanctifying our lives enhance our ability to receive promptings, inspiration, and revelation?

JoLynn Bell—Stake Relief Society president; former ward Young Women and Relief Society president; mother, grandmother, wife of Utah’s lieutenant governorCheryl Lant—Former Primary general president; wife, mother, grandmother; cofounder and owner of private school

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Teaching Our Children to Understand the Doctrine and Make and Keep Covenants

Parents have a sacred responsibility to teach their children to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ, baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost (D&C 68:25). Sister Cheryl A. Esplin said, “Teaching our children to understand is more than just imparting information. It’s helping our children get the doctrine into their hearts.” How can we teach our children to understand the doctrine of the gospel and apply the things they have learned in making and keeping covenants?

Brooke Burton—Wife, mother, homemaker; degree in marriage, family, and human development from BYU; currently serving as stake Primary presidentCarol Morgan—Graduated from BYU in interior design; her greatest pleasure comes from home and family; wife, mother of eight children


Into the Sunshine: Understanding Depression in Children and Teens

“In the quiet heart is hidden sorrow that the eye can’t see” (Hymns, no. 220). Depression is a medical illness that interferes with school, relationships, health, and other facets of life. Detecting depression in children and teens is often difficult, as outward symptoms may not always be present or tied to significant life stressors. How can parents and leaders recognize depression in children? When should we turn to qualified professional help and where can we find helpful resources? How can faith in the Atonement and seeking guidance from the priesthood leadership help us?

Nicki Hopwood—Ward Primary chorister; served in Church sports, Relief Society, Young Women; MSC, LCSW who has worked with troubled children and adolescents for almost 30 yearsTom Golightly—Associate clinical director of BYU Counseling and Psychological Services; PhD in counseling psychology; counselor in ward bishopric


“A Little More Forgiving in Our Families” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf )

“I have discovered one thing that most [happy families] have in common: they have a way of forgiving and forgetting the imperfections of others and of looking for the good” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf). Sometimes rifts, big or small, real or imagined, divide members of a family. Long-lasting grudges and resentment rob us of the opportunity to influence each other for good.

Precious time and memories are lost. How can we take the initiative to talk things out, minimize differences, and forgive? How can we accept and initiate apologies?

Laurel Shelley—Aunt, sister, daughter; ward Relief Society president; high school teacher who loves to travel, play sports, and most importantly, spend time with familyDavid Ted Eyre—Born and raised in Wyoming; attended BYU; college degree in aviation sciences; flew one tour in Vietnam with the military; retired airline pilot; bishop


“Mine Errand from the Lord” (Jacob 1:17): Magnifying Our Callings

When inspired Church callings come to our lives, we may start with feelings of inadequacy, but with courage and faith we can fulfill any responsibility. As we magnify our callings and serve, we make new friends, uplift others, share our talents, and learn valuable skills. When the responsibility is given to another and we are released, how can we move on graciously to other areas of service? How are all callings important, no matter how “small” they may seem? What are the promised blessings for those who magnify their callings cheerfully? How can we sustain others as they magnify their callings? How can the Lord open the way for us to do what He asks as we exercise faith?

Sheryl W. Bangerter—Wife of bishop, mother, grandmother; Gospel Doctrine teacher; served with her husband when he presided over the Brazil Sao Paulo North MissionRoger G. Christensen—Associate commissioner, Church Educational System; counselor in bishopric; former stake president and counselor, high councilor, and branch president; husband, father, grandfather


Defending, Preserving, and Protecting Traditional Marriage

“Because marriage is ordained of God and the family is central to the plan of happiness . . . the adversary’s attacks upon eternal marriage will continue to increase in intensity, frequency, and sophistication” (Elder David A. Bednar). How can we preserve, protect, and safeguard marriage and family when the sanctity of marriage is under attack? How do we teach and promote the doctrine of traditional marriage and family? Why do marriages ordained of God help strengthen society?

Stacey Edgington—Wife, mother, grandmother; member, Relief Society General Board; BYU graduate; happiest when spending time with familyAnn Takasaki—Member, Young Women General Board; wife, mother, grandmother

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“Caring . . . Takes a Team, a Loving and Unified Society” (President Henry B. Eyring)

President George Albert Smith said “our eternal happiness will be in proportion to the way we devote ourselves to helping others.” Great things can be accomplished through many hands engaged in a good cause. How do we follow the Lord’s example and work together as friends, relatives, neighbors, and home and visiting teachers to impart of our substance to the poor, cheer the downhearted, comfort the sick and administer to their relief? In what ways can serving and caring for others increase our faith, strengthen our families, and lighten our own burdens?

Melanie Taylor—Currently serving as ward Relief Society president; served mission in Brazil; wife, young mother of two; hair stylistSharlynn Walker—Wife, mother of five children, grandmother; registered nurse; ward Relief Society president; caregiver to parents and many friends


Steadfast and Immovable: Remaining Faithful When Your Life Differs from Your Plan

When life unfolds differently from our expectations our faith can be tried. Elder Neil L. Andersen asked, “How do you remain ‘steadfast and immovable’ during a trial of faith? You immerse yourself in the very things that helped build your core of faith: you exercise faith in Christ, you pray, you ponder the scriptures, you repent, you keep the commandments, and you serve others.” How does remaining faithful define and strengthen us?

Heidi Hyte—Returned missionary; BYU grad; taught ESL domestically and abroad; former faculty, English Language Center, BYU; Primary teacher; curriculum director for literacy software companyDarla Serassio—Wife, mother of three, including child with special needs, grandmother; former municipal judge; cancer survivor; returned missionary; former Gospel Doctrine teacher


“Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” (John 14:27): Living the Gospel in a Part-Member or Less Active Family

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “Every sister in the Church is of critical importance—not only to our Heavenly Father but also to the building of the kingdom of God.” How can we participate in Church activity and temple worship if our spouse is not a member of the Church or is less active? What can we do to continue developing a loving, respectful, and meaningful relationship with a spouse in these circumstances? How do we balance leadership in the home for teaching and guiding our children in the gospel? How can we bless our family as we continue to honor our covenants and serve in the kingdom?

Dawn Free—Happily married to less-active member for 50 years; mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; youth Sunday School instructor; former ward Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women presidentJenny Hallisey—Wife, mother; part-time student in social work; Young Women leader; born into active LDS family, became less active in youth and remained inactive for most of the next 20 years; married a convert in 2002; sealed in the temple to her husband and children in 2012


Consider the Blessings: Cultivating a Grateful Heart

“He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious” (Doctrine and Covenants 78:19). As we cultivate a grateful attitude, we are more likely to find reason to rejoice and find spiritual strength. What blessings do we receive as we express gratitude? How does cultivating a grateful heart make us happier and spiritually stronger? The Lord has also commanded us to thank Him in all things. How do we express thanks even while experiencing trials and adversity?

Lynda Badger—Wife, mother, grandmother; BYU degree in psychology; grateful to have lived in Cameroon, West Africa and France; currently serving as a ward missionary with her husbandSteffani Packer—Grateful to be a wife, mother, jogger, and college graduate so she can still help her son with his chemistry assignments

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“O Remember, Remember” (President Henry B. Eyring): Journal Keeping for All Ages

“Take heed . . . lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen” (Deuteronomy 4:9). Journals and written records help us keep track of our experiences and strengthen our testimonies. We may think we won’t forget precious experiences, promptings, or thoughts, but memories and recollections will fade over time. How can writing things down help us to recall, recount, and preserve memories? How can we be strengthened as we read the journal entries of those who have gone before? How can we measure our growth as we review our own journals and writings? How can we make journal keeping a daily personal habit?

Chelsea Connelly—BYU freshman majoring in art history and curatorial studies with a minor in psychology; compassionate service committee member in YSA ward; works in book repair at the Harold B. Lee Library at BYUJill Crandell—Instructor in the Department of History, director of the Center for Family History and Genealogy, BYU; graduated from BYU; wife, mother, grandmother


Parenting and Understanding Children with Special Needs

“Caring for those in need takes a team, a loving and unified society [of caregivers]” (President Henry B. Eyring). We are asked to care for those who have additional burdens and challenges in this life, not only to serve them but to help us increase in our capacity for love. How can we respond with respect and love to a child with disabilities in our Church classes or neighborhoods? How can we teach our children to understand the limitations as well as the abilities and unique worth of children with special needs? How do we best support families parenting a child with special challenges? What Church materials are available to increase our understanding?

Joanne Farr—Wife, mother of three, including a son with Prader-Willi Syndrome; Relief Society instructor; former counselor in ward Primary presidencySally Hanna—Wife; coordinator for LDS Seminary and Institute Special Education Programs throughout the Salt Lake Valley; special education instructor for 36 years


“Learn As If You Were to Live Forever” (Mahatma Gandhi)

Do you have a desire to return to school, head up a project, start family history, serve a mission, go to the temple more often, etc.? Elder Donald Hallstrom said, “Don’t think you can’t change . . . don’t give up on your own ability to improve and progress.” How do we overcome the fear of changing our patterns and routine? How can we add spark to our lives and be motivated and inspired to make changes to move ahead, forward and onward? How can we stretch, improve, and set personal goals to change for the better? How can we begin our journey from where we are today?

Marjorie J. King—Wife, mother, grandmother; past PTA region director and school teacher, now working with ESL students; former stake Primary president; serves as missionary with her husband in the Salt Lake Hispanic Inner City ProjectMoyne Oviatt Osborn—Wife, mother; licensed clinical social worker; fifth grade teacher, Gospel Doctrine teacher


Su Carga Es Más Pesada si les Es Preciso Trabajar (Presidente Gordon B. Hinckley)

Algunas mujeres se ven en la necesidad de trabajar fuera de casa aun cuando su deseo es dedicarse de lleno al hogar. El presidente Gordon B. Hinckley dijo: “Que el Señor... les dé una sabiduría superior a la humana a fin de que puedan luchar con los problemas que constantemente enfrentan. Que sus oraciones y súplicas reciban como respuesta bendiciones para ustedes y para sus seres queridos.” ¿Cómo pueden las madres que trabajan cumplir su responsabilidad para con su familia y hacer frente a la demanda adicional de tiempo?

Estela Márquez—Esposa, madre de siete hijos; originaria de Guatemala; asesora de la Oficina de Servicios para Alumnos de Diversas Culturas de BYU; maestría en servicio social; trabajadora social clínica con licencia

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“Believe, Obey, and Endure” (President Thomas S. Monson)

President Monson told young women that “the world around you is not equipped to provide the help you need . . . to return to your heavenly home.” He counseled them to “look to the lighthouse of the Lord.” How can family members, parents, youth leaders, and friends help youth rely on the Lord’s light and counsel?

Young Women General Presidency


“Never ‘Check Your Religion at the Door.’ Not Ever.” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland)

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “Whatever the situation or the provocation or the problem, no true disciple of Christ can ‘check his religion at the door.’” Living in the world but continuing on a steady course of a gospel-centered life can sometimes be challenging. How can we demonstrate consistency and commitment in every facet of our lives no matter our circumstance? How do we “live our religion so broadly and unfailingly that we find all kinds of opportunities to help families, bless neighbors, and protect others?”

Emily Snyder—New England resident; chocolate chip cookie maker, calendar juggler, brussels sprouts lover; Primary teacher; assistant at Harvard Business School; former schoolteacherBrad Wilcox—Associate professor of teacher education, BYU; husband, father, grandfather; author; member, Sunday School General Board; former president of Chile Santiago East Mission


“He Has Not Forgotten You!” (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf )

“Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, no matter how dark your days, no matter how insignificant you feel, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you” (President Uchtdorf). Why do hard tests come even when we are doing our best to be obedient? How do we remember that God loves us in times of trial? “Whatever sin or weakness or pain or struggle or trial you are going through, He knows and understands those very moments” (Sister Linda S. Reeves).

Shonda Propst—Wife, mother of two adopted children, homemaker; Primary teacher; former teacher in Sunday School, Primary and Relief SocietyCarolyn Webster—Wife, caregiver, homemaker; single mother of five children for the past three years, recently remarried, now with blended family of 12 children, ages 4 to 18


“It Is for You . . . to Lead the World and to Lead Especially the Women of the World” (President Joseph F. Smith)

President Joseph F. Smith encouraged sisters in Relief Society to lead the “women of the world, in everything that is praise-worthy, everything that is God-like, everything that is uplifting and that is purifying to the children of men.” As women of God, we can lead by lifting in our spheres of influence in our homes, the Church, our communities, and work. What qualities and attributes help us to be effective leaders? How can we maintain our divinely given female natures, be distinct and different in happy ways, and also be influential and effective?

Lisa Adams—Wife, mother; law degree from University of Utah; returned missionary; chair of local PBS advisory board; member, city planning commission; PTA volunteer; Sunday School teacher; former stake Relief Society presidentCarole Mikita—Wife, mother; senior reporter for religion and the arts, KSL-TV; writes and produces documentaries that air between general conference sessions


“As I Study Day by Day” (Hymns, no. 277): Motivation and Discipline for Daily Scripture Study

“Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm” (Elder Quentin L. Cook). We know the benefits of consistent study, we know that there are many ways to study, and we understand the importance of studying. Yet how do we discipline ourselves to stick with it and make it meaningful so our experience is more joy than obligation? How can consistent study of the scriptures benefit our spiritual growth and strength, calm our soul, and give us peace and hope? How can the scriptures help us distinguish truth from the philosophies of men so we may “know of ourselves?”

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Kim Beecher—Mother, grandmother; real estate investor; Sunday School teacher for 16- to 17-year-olds; wife of counselor in stake presidencyAndrew Gebert—Husband, father; convert; served in New Zealand Auckland Mission; Institute director of Utah Valley South Area; high councilor in single adult stake


“The Good Shepherd Is Watching Over [You]” (President James E. Faust): When Children Stray

President James E. Faust said, “To those brokenhearted parents who have been righteous, diligent, and prayerful in the teaching of their disobedient children, we say to you . . . God knows and understands your deep sorrow. There is hope.” How can we continue to love, assist, and be slow to condemn those who go astray? How can we remain faithful when these challenges happen? What counsel do we receive from the scriptures, prophets, and Church leaders? In what ways can we find hope and strength through temple attendance, personal prayer, and support of family and friends?

Bette S. Molgard—Wife, mother, grandmother; elementary school teacher; author; Addiction Recovery Program service missionary with husbandChristine Stones Norton—Eternal wife and mother of three endowed children, sister, daughter; neighbor, volunteer, visiting teacher, first counselor in ward Relief Society presidency, temple ordinance worker . . . and on her knees continually in prayer


“Come to the Temple” (President Boyd K. Packer)

President Howard W. Hunter said we should be “a temple-attending and a temple-loving people.” How do we teach our families and members of other faiths about the sanctity of the temple? How do we create a love for the temple in our lives and homes and reflect the peace and joy derived from temple worship?

Janet Daines—Mother, grandmother; matron, Provo Utah Temple; served with husband when he presided over the Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission; former stake and ward Relief Society president, Gospel Doctrine teacherMarilyn Condie Rich—Mother, grandmother; assistant sealing coordinator and former assistant matron, Draper Utah Temple; missionary and assistant to her husband as medical advisor in the North America Northeast Area; loves needlework, reading, weekly temple endowment


“Walk with Me” (Moses 6:34): Progression, Step by Step

Elder Bruce C. Hafen taught that the Lord’s plan is “developmental—line upon line—step by step, grace for grace.” Faith in the mercy and love of Jesus Christ and the reality of His atoning sacrifice helps us to understand that His grace makes it possible for us to recover from mistakes, be healed from sin, and lay hold of eternal life. How can we move forward step by step, relying on His strength?

Sandy Autry—Wife, mother; returned missionary; former counselor in stake Young Women presidency; caregiver; current Laurel advisorBarbara Morgan—Assistant professor of religion in Church History and Doctrine Department, BYU; teacher and researcher for the Church Educational System; served Spanish-speaking mission at the Los Angeles California Visitors’ Center; aunt; enjoys life


Your Increased Load to Bear as a Working Mother (President Gordon B. Hinckley)

Of necessity some women have to work outside their home even when they wish to remain at home as full-time homemakers. President Gordon B. Hinckley said, “May you be endowed with wisdom beyond your own . . . May your prayers and your pleadings be answered with blessings upon your heads and upon the heads of your loved ones.” How does a working mother balance her responsibilities to her family and the additional demands on her time? How can she manage time to serve in callings and be involved in the community?

Marianne Featherstone—Wife, mother of seven; singer; former Utah Junior Miss and runner-up to America’s Junior Miss; turned down music scholarship to study in Europe and chose marriage and motherhood; employed at bankSharla Kwarm—Wife of law student, mother; secretary in Dean of Students office, BYU; former ward Young Women president; returned missionary

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“Faithful and True We Will Ever Stand” (Hymns, no. 254): Mentoring and Encouraging the Rising Generation

Despite the challenging world in which they live, those of the rising generation have much potential and promise. How do we help young adults understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ and qualify for the blessings of the temple? How can we mentor, teach, and prepare them to withstand the hardships of our day and help them to remain faithful and true? How do young adults keep their faith and righteousness strong so they can stand as an influence for good in the world?

Amy Connelly—BYU senior majoring in English teaching with a minor in women’s studies; works as undergraduate assistant learning specialist for the athletics department at BYUKaylyn Johnston—Sophomore at BYU majoring in sociology with a minor in TESOL; former resident assistant and peer mentor for Freshman Mentoring; soon to serve in the Washington Tacoma MissionAlan Sackett (moderator)—Husband, father; seminary teacher; BYU graduate in media music with a minor in business management; stake high councilor; master’s program in organizational leadershipDarin Westenskow—Ward mission leader in YSA stake; majoring in English at the University of Utah and was president of the LDS fraternity there; served Spanish-speaking mission in Sydney, Australia


Is It a Diet or Eating Disorder? For the Strength of Youth teaches, “care for your body, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. Practice balance and moderation in all aspects of . . . health . . . avoid extremes in diet that could lead to eating disorders.” What attitudes, beliefs, and dietary practices put us at risk for developing an eating disorder? How do we recognize an eating disorder in ourselves or someone we know? Where do we go for help? What kind of help is needed to overcome an eating disorder?

Rachel Higginson—Wife, mother; dietitian for BYU Athletics; Mia Maid advisor in her ward Young WomenAnna Packard—Licensed clinical psychologist, BYU Counseling and Psychological Services, with specialty in treating eating disorders; wife, mother


Starting on the Road to Good Health Good health isn’t about achieving a certain weight on the scale. Good health is about a lifetime of healthy habits. Simple choices and changes in our daily lifestyle can have lasting and long-term effects on our health. What constitutes a healthy diet and what is a healthy amount of exercise? How can we incorporate exercise, adequate sleep, and good eating habits into our hectic schedules? What role does spiritual and emotional health play in our physical health?

Katie Wetzel Davis—Wife, mother; registered dietitian; currently serves in her ward Primary presidency and on the board of the Utah Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsCarla Crowther Hansen—Mother; ward Young Women advisor; small business owner; tennis player


“Hope, Healing, and Dealing with Addictions” (Ensign, July 2008)

With the Savior’s help it is possible to conquer addictions, whether they are to social media, pornography, substances, or other behaviors. As a result, we can heal our bodies, minds, and relationships—and most importantly, strengthen our connection with the Spirit. How can Christ’s Atonement heal both those struggling with addictions and those who are impacted by them? How can we help and support loved ones through recovery? What financial and therapeutic resources are available through the Church and the professional community?

Colleen M. Peterson—Relief Society and Gospel Doctrine teacher; professor of marriage and family therapy and director, Center for Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling at University of Nevada, Las Vegas; PhDDaniel D. Gray—Grandfather, father, husband; Church service missionary; psychotherapist; cofounder and clinical director of an addiction treatment program providing assistance to individuals, couples, and families; author

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Inspiring and Informing: Church Tools and Resources to Help Us Strengthen Homes and Families

The Church has many tools, resources and support networks to help us strengthen families and share the gospel. They come in a variety of written forms as well as in audio and video forms and as online media resources. What are these available resources and where are they found? How can these resources be utilized in the home to strengthen the family? How can teachers and leaders incorporate them as they teach under the guidance of the Spirit?

Kristi Reeves—Wife, mother; stake Young Women president; former Institute teacherJan Pinborough—Wife, mother; master’s degree in linguistics from BYU; managing editor of The Friend; former ward Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women president


It’s in the Doing: The Blessings of Work “Though some may see work as something to avoid, the gospel teaches that working for and with our families brings great blessings. God Himself calls His plan for His children ‘my work and my glory’” (Moses 1:39). How can work teach such things as dependability, integrity, honesty, and the value of a dollar? How can we help children and youth see work as a blessing? How can we use work time for teaching moments, sharing of meaningful experiences, conversation time, and to strengthen relationships?

Cammy Peterson—Wife; mother of five; music teacher; former news anchor; raising children on small farm; counselor in stake Young Women presidencyCasey Peterson—Husband; father of five; director, BYU Center for Service and Learning; doctoral candidate


La Administración Sabia del Dinero: Cómo Evitar las Prácticas Engañosas y Fraudulentas

A pesar del consejo de vivir dentro de nuestros medios, la mayoría de las personas viven en el límite o por encima de sus ingresos independientemente del nivel económico. ¿Cómo podemos reconocer la diferencia entre los deseos y las necesidades? ¿Qué consejos prácticos y cotidianos nos pueden ayudar a vivir de forma providente al planear un presupuesto, hacer compras y ahorrar? ¿De qué

forma la responsabilidad en el manejo del dinero nos brinda felicidad en lugar de abundancia de “cosas”? ¿Qué función desempeña el pago de un diezmo íntegro y de las ofrendas de ayuno en nuestra estabilidad económica? “No hay ningún atajo que pueda llevarnos a la seguridad económica... No confiéis vuestro dinero a otras personas sin haber hecho una cuidadosa investigación sobre la inversión que os proponen” (élder M. Russell Ballard). Abunda el engaño, el fraude y otras prácticas deshonestas. Los estafadores a menudo se aprovechan de personas desprevenidas, incluso amigos y parientes, para sacar ventaja de su confianza. ¿Cómo podemos estar al tanto de las astutas tácticas actuales que tienen como fin despojarnos del dinero? ¿Dónde podemos acudir para protegernos y saber qué hacer si somos engañados?

Marcela Rojas—Asiste a un barrio de adultos solteros en Orem; coordinadora de nuevas hermanas de la Sociedad de Socorro; cursante de maestría en BYU; nació y creció en México; especialista en mercadotecnia en empresa de softwareNora Ratto—Esposa, madre, abuela; originaria de Argentina; sirvió con su esposo en la Misión Canadá Toronto; presidenta de la Sociedad de Socorro de barrio; empresaria durante los últimos 22 años

Friday Afternoon Closing SessionMarriott Center (MC) 3:45–5:00 p.m.

President Henry B. Eyring—First counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; former second counselor in First Presidency, member of the Seventy, counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, and Church commissioner of education; husband, father, grandfather

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Adams, Lisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Allen, Renee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Allred, Rebecca K . . . . . . . . . . 17Alvarez, Leonor . . . . . . . . . . . 14Amacher, Graciela . . . . . . . . . 21Anderson, Starr . . . . . . . . . . 19Arveseth, Catherine . . . . . . . 18Autry, Sandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Badger, Lynda . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Baer, Michelle . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Bangerter, Sheryl W . . . . . . . . 27Barnes, Michael D . . . . . . . . . 18Barnes, Stephanie M . . . . . . . 18Barney, Cindy . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Batty, Sherrie . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Bayles, Rachel . . . . . . . . . . . 15Beecher, Kim . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Bell, Connie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Bell, JoLynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Bird, Wendy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Blackwelder, Collette . . . . . . 22Boley, Diana . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Borg, Shawna . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Box, Shelby Mays . . . . . . . . . 23Brady, Nicole . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Budd, Yadira . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Burton, Brooke . . . . . . . . . . . 27Burton, Judy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Burton, Linda K . . . . . . . . . . . 22Butterfield, Becky . . . . . . . . . 21Cameron, Christine . . . . . . . . 19Cameron, Scott W . . . . . . . . . 19Carter, Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Carter, Cristie . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Christensen, Roger G . . . . . . . 27Christensen, Teresa . . . . . . . . 24Chung-Hoon, Tanise . . . . . . . 25Clegg, Anne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Condie, Shelly . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connelly, Amy . . . . . . . . . . . 32Connelly, Chelsea . . . . . . . . . 29Crandell, Jill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Cutler, Laurie . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Daines, Janet . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Davis, Katie Wetzel . . . . . . . . 32De Agostini, Ana . . . . . . . . . 12Dewsnup, Mary C . . . . . . . . . 11Dixon, Sean . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Edgington, Stacey . . . . . . . . . 27Edmunds, Mary Ellen . . . . . . 18Egan, Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Elder, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . 13Esplin, Cheryl A . . . . . . . . . . . 14Eyre, David Ted . . . . . . . . . . 27Eyring, President Henry B . . . 33Farr, Joanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Featherstone, Marianne . . . . 31Free, Dawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Galli, Lark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Gardiner, Rebecca . . . . . . . . . 12Gardiner, Susie Barth . . . . . . 16Gebert, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . 31Gibson, Larry M . . . . . . . . . . . 10Golightly, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . 27Gowans, Julie . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Gray, Daniel D . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Hallisey, Jenny . . . . . . . . . . . 28Hanna, Sally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Hansen, Carla Crowther . . . . 32Henderson, Carrie Bestor . . . 19

Hessing, Cheri . . . . . . . . . . . 24Hicken, Patricia . . . . . . . . . . . 18Higginson, Rachel . . . . . . . . . 32Hinckley, Kathleen . . . . . . . . 18Hodges, Jeanne L . . . . . . . . . 10Hopwood, Nicki . . . . . . . . . . 27Hubbard, Tiffany . . . . . . . . . . 16Hughes, Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Hull, Dale B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Huntsman, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . 22Hyte, Heidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Jenkins, Marilyn A . . . . . . . . . 13Jensen, Amy Petersen . . . . . . 11Jeppson, Katie . . . . . . . . . . . 25Johnston, Kaylyn . . . . . . . . . 32Jones, Shirley . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Judd, Julene . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12King, Marjorie J . . . . . . . . . . . 29King, Michelle . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Kwarm, Sharla . . . . . . . . . . . 31Lant, Cheryl . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Little, Courtney . . . . . . . . . . . 15Little, Laurie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Little, Pamela . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Logan, Michelle . . . . . . . . . . 18Lundberg, Laurie . . . . . . . . . 20Mackintosh, Becky . . . . . . . . 23Marquez, Estela . . . . . . . . . . 29Marshall, Elaine S . . . . . . . . . 10McConkie, Carol . . . . . . . . . . 16McConkie, David M . . . . . . . . 23

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Presenter Index

McKee, Nadine . . . . . . . . . . . 24McMinn, Tiffany . . . . . . . . . . 24McNaughtan, Hi . . . . . . . . . . 23Melecio, Melodi . . . . . . . . . . 26Meline, Breanne . . . . . . . . . . 18Mikita, Carole . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Mitchell, Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Molgard, Bette S. . . . . . . . . . 31Moody, April . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Morgan, Barbara . . . . . . . . . 31Morgan, Carol . . . . . . . . . . . 27Morgan, Lori . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Nelson, Ange . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Nelson, Janet . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Nielsen, Keri P. . . . . . . . . . . . 12Norton, Christine Stones . . . . 31Ochoa, Adrian . . . . . . . . . . . 26Ogles, Benjamin . . . . . . . . . . 19Olson, Camille Fronk . . . . . . . 22Orton, Elizabeth Sainsbury . . 15Osborn, Moyne Oviatt . . . . . 29Oviatt, Darin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Packard, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . 32Packard, Cindy . . . . . . . . . . . 17Packer, Steffani . . . . . . . . . . . 28Pankratz, Stacey . . . . . . . . . . 20Peterson, Cammy . . . . . . . . . 33Peterson, Casey . . . . . . . . . . 33Peterson, Colleen M. . . . . . . . 32Pierce, Loe Marie . . . . . . . . . 17Pinborough, Jan . . . . . . . . . . 33Poulsen, Jackie . . . . . . . . . . . 19Propst, Shonda . . . . . . . . . . . 30Quinn, Jennifer . . . . . . . . . . . 25Rackham, Heather . . . . . . . . 21Ratto, Nora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Reeves, Kristi . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Reeves, Linda S. . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reynolds, Elizabeth . . . . . . . 16Rich, Marilyn Condie . . . . . . 31Richardson, Matthew O. . . . . 26Rockwood, Jennifer . . . . . . . 22Roden, Liisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Rodgerson, Kristi . . . . . . . . . 23Rojas, Marcela . . . . . . . . . . . 33Rosenlof, Lori . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Rowberry, Larraine . . . . . . . . 13Sackett, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Salmon, Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Samuelson, Cecil O. . . . . . . . 10Samuelson, Sharon G. . . . . . 10Sandberg, Bobbie . . . . . . . . . 14Sandberg, Jonathan . . . . . . . 26Sandberg, Sharon . . . . . . . . . 26Sandberg, Steve . . . . . . . . . . 14Sanderson, Erin . . . . . . . . . . 20Savage, Cheryl Seely . . . . . . 14Seare, Shirlene . . . . . . . . . . . 15Serassio, Darla . . . . . . . . . . . 28Shelley, Laurel . . . . . . . . . . . 27Shipp, Cami . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Sieverts, Carol . . . . . . . . . . . 20Smith, Denise . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Snyder, Emily . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Spuhler, Barbra . . . . . . . . . . . 24Stallings, Gloria . . . . . . . . . . 14Staples, Susan . . . . . . . . . . . 12Steed, Haley . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Stephens, Carole M. . . . . . . . 22Stephenson, Heather . . . . . . 11Stevens, Jean A. . . . . . . . . . . 14Sudweeks, Bryan . . . . . . . . . 13Swartwood, Leslie . . . . . . . . 23Swenson, Laraine . . . . . . . . . 20Takasaki, Ann . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Tarbet, Marie Pearson . . . . . . 24

Taylor, Bonnie . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Taylor, Janice P. . . . . . . . . . . . 12Taylor, Jill F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Taylor, Melanie . . . . . . . . . . . 28Thompson, Mary . . . . . . . . . 16Toone, Ann Marie . . . . . . . . . 14Torres, Maria Luisa . . . . . . . . 21Tuckett, Mariellen P. . . . . . . . 12Turley, Gigi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Van Cott, Trudy . . . . . . . . . . . 13Velasquez, Alma . . . . . . . . . . 17Walker, Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Walker, Sharlynn . . . . . . . . . . 28Ward, Carole . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Wayment, Emily . . . . . . . . . . 23Webb, Chad H. . . . . . . . . . . . 26Webb, Cindi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Webster, Carolyn . . . . . . . . . 30Weekes, Lori . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Westenskow, Darin . . . . . . . . 32Whitelock, Kathleen . . . . . . . 21Wilcox, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Wixom, Rosemary M. . . . . . . 14Worthen, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . 22Worthen, Peggy . . . . . . . . . . 22Young Women General Presidency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Conference InformationASL InterpretersAmerican Sign Language interpreters will be provided for all Marriott Center sessions. Participants needing ASL interpretation should sit in section 8, row 3, in designated seats (enter through portal H).

Conference Etiquette• No eating or drinking in session rooms.• No saving seats; all seating is first come, first seated.• Please refrain from clapping at the end of sessions.• Please turn off all electronic devices before entering session rooms.• Video and/or audio recording through use of any mobile device is

not allowed. • To maintain reverence, please be courteous of the presenters and

those around you by remaining in your seat until the session has ended. Entrance to sessions will not be permitted during the last 15 minutes.

Conference Information DesksFor assistance with directions, lost name badges, van shuttles, and other needs, contact an information desk hostess at one of the following locations:

• Marriott Center Concourse (MC)• Garden Court, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)• Main lobby, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)• Lobby, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)• North entrance, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH)

Instant ChoirSee page 10.

Recording of TalksPersonal audio and video recording of conference sessions is not allowed and is a violation of copyright laws. Selected transcripts from the 1997 to 2012 conferences are posted on our website at womensconference.byu.edu under “Archives.”

Deseret Book’s compilation of talks from the 2012 BYU Women’s Conference, “Armed with Righteousness,” may be purchased on May 2 and 3 at any BYU Bookstore location or through Deseret Book.

Special Bookstore Hours and LocationsFor your convenience, the BYU Bookstore will have satellite stores at the following times and locations:

Marriott Center store (located south of the Marriott Center):• 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 2• 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 3

Smith Fieldhouse (located on the plaza south of the Richards Building):• 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 2• 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 3

Main Bookstore:• 7:50 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on May 2, 3• 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4• Twilight Zone opens at 7:30 a.m. on May 2, 3

Beehive Clothing outlet (located on the lower level of the Bookstore):• 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 2• 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 3• 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4

Stop by the main BYU Bookstore for a free BYU Women’s Conference magnet! (Quantities are limited.)

Video Overflow/Service Learning RoomsSessions originating in the Marriott Center, de Jong Concert Hall, and Joseph Smith Building Auditorium may be seen in video overflow/service learning rooms in the Conference Center (CONF), the J. Reuben Clark Law Building (JRCB) and the Martin Building (MARB). Ask one of the building hostesses (women in dark blue vests) for specific video overflow room locations.

Wheelchair SeatingDue to limited wheelchair seating in all conference locations, wheelchair access areas are reserved only for participants who use wheelchairs. One companion may accompany each of those who use wheelchairs, and will be seated in close proximity.

In the Marriott Center, wheelchair seating is available at portals G, J, and K on the concourse level. Limited floor wheelchair seating is available for those accompanied by a companion who can push the chair up a steep ramp in the event of an emergency. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the concourse level, but not on the floor.

Frequently Asked QuestionsI misplaced my name badge. How can I get another?Your name badge is your ticket to the conference and the evening activities. If you lose your badge or leave it at home, a duplicate may be obtained for $5 upon verification of registration at the conference information desks at the Garden Court (WSC) or Marriott Center (MC). Duplicate name badges cannot be mailed.

How do I get tickets for the evening performances?Your conference name badge is your ticket for the sessions, service event, and performance. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m.

Why can’t we bring small children or nursing babies?The conference is designed for women and men age 16 and older. Logistical and safety constraints on campus will not allow us to accommodate infants and children in the residence halls or any session rooms—including the Marriott Center—or evening service and cultural events.

Can my friend/ward attend the evening activities (service projects, performances) without being registered?Sessions of Women’s Conference, including all activities on Thursday evening, may only be attended by registered participants. Participants need a conference name badge and must be 16 or older.

Why can’t we preregister for sessions?We continue to consider this possibility. However, for a conference of this size, the logistics would make a substantial increase in registration fees necessary. The available preregistration methods also create other challenges that we feel would not provide the best experience for all participants. First-come, first-served is not a perfect answer, but it is the best one we have been able to come up with. We will continue to evaluate other systems and will consider them as cost and efficiency make them feasible for Women’s Conference.

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What if the session I’ve chosen is full?Many people have had the experience described by this Women’s Conference participant: “When I couldn’t get in the session I wanted, I went into another session close by. I found it to be just as exciting and informative as the first-choice session. Every class was great!” You may discover whole new areas of interest—and that is part of what Women’s Conference is about.

While a particular session you want may be full, there are plenty of seats waiting in other worthwhile sessions. The Marriott Center alone can accommodate over 21,000 participants, and the other venues together have space for over 13,000 participants. Many participants have found that their favorite session has been an “alternative” choice when they were not able to get into their first choice.

Why don’t you put popular speakers in larger rooms? Why are sessions spread out all over campus?While we already schedule the largest rooms on campus, we honestly do not know beforehand when a presenter will draw a crowd larger than room capacity will accommodate. We try to anticipate as many elements as we can, including past attendance, predictions on the topic, and presenter availability. The largest classrooms are found in various buildings across campus.

Why don’t you repeat popular sessions?Most often, we do not know when a session will be “popular” or when there will not be enough room to accommodate all who want to attend a particular session. Since the schedule is finalized before the conference begins and we already use all campus space available to us, we cannot set up another session as a repeat.

Where are the lost and founds?During the conference, lost and founds will be located at all information desks. On Friday afternoon during the closing session, all items will be moved to the Marriott Center. After the conference is over, please call the BYU Lost and Found Office at 801.422.3024.

What is your refund policy?Any refund requests made by or before April 5, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. mountain time, can be completed online by logging into your account and withdrawing from the conference (or options); or by calling our registration office at 801.422.8925 or toll free at 1.877.221.6716. No processing fee will be charged for refund requests processed online or by phone on or before 5:00 p.m. April 5.

• Payments made by credit card will be credited back to the payer’s account; those who have paid by check or cash will receive their refund in the mail.

• All refund requests must be received by April 19, 2013. Any requests received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis after the conference. No refunds will be given after May 31.

Any refund requests made after April 5, 2013, but before April 19, 2013, must be sent in writing to:

BYU Women’s Conference 161 Harman Continuing Education Building Provo, UT 84602

Written refund request must include:• Your receipt with name badge attached• Written note stating reason for cancellationIf you have not yet received your name badge in the mail, please send your written request before the deadline, and return the name badge when you receive it. Faxes or copies of the name badge will not be accepted. Refunds processed after April 5 will be made minus an $8 processing fee (additional $12 fee for campus housing, $25 fee for Wyview housing).

What are the Will Call dates, locations, and times? If you registered before April 5 and have not received your conference materials by April 19, please call our office at 801.422.7692 to verify your registration.

DATE LOCATION TIME

April10–26 161 Harman Continuing Education Building

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Monday–Friday)

April 29–30 Harman Continuing Education Building Lobby 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1 Harman Continuing Education Building Lobby 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 2 Marriott Center NE Corner Outdoor Tents 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 3 Marriott Center NE Corner Outdoor Tents 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Insights

• Need a few minutes of down time? What better place to unwind than the Museum of Art (MOA). With delightful galleries—not to mention the delicious café and fun gift shop. The MOA is a treat!

• Sometimes the lines are long, but we try to make the best of each situation. Here are three suggestions from MEE as you wait in line. 1) Start a conversation with the sisters around you—ask them about

their favorite WC tradition! 2) Grab a bag of chocolate cinnamon bears in the bookstore and share—you will have instant friends! 3) Sing your favorite Primary songs with your new line friends. May we suggest “If You’re Happy” and “Oh, How We Love to Stand”?

• We encourage you to read through your WC program and the Program Update (available at the MC and all WC information desks). The answers to most questions can be found in these booklets.

• Grab a fun treat to share (or not)! The ice cream at the BYU Creameries is heavenly! The BYU Bookstore candy and fudge counter can fulfill your chocolate cravings, and don’t forget the delicious bakery goods at the new WSC Cougar Café. And we know you don’t need to be reminded to grab a mint brownie, the WC signature dessert!

• Visit the Sharing Stations! You can gather so many ideas for service projects, lessons, activities, family gatherings and increasing personal spirituality. There are even ideas on how to put some “personal” time into your life.

• Remember, the best parts of each session are the closing remarks and testimony of the presenters. That is the sweet spot of each class. If you leave early, you will miss out on those treasures.

And, as we have always said, a smile goes a long way!

Happy Trails!SR and MEE (aka the Arizonan and the Utahn)

From our Women’s Conference Veterans

HILARY WEEKS • MERCY RIVER • MICHAEL MCLEAN • SANDRA TURLEY • JUSTIN CASH • JOSH WRIGHT

Join us for an evening of inspirational and uplifting music and messages highlighting some of your favorite LDS artists.

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“Instead of rushing to a class, I took a few moments to help in one of the Service Learning Rooms.

It gave me such a feeling of happiness. Being able to serve is such a blessing.

Thank you for providing these opportunities.”

—Past Participant

Service Opportunities May 2–3, 2013

Be a part of the spiritual legacy at Women’s Conference this year by help-ing us complete a variety of projects for those in need.

Note: All service projects and their locations will be listed in the Program Update available the days of the confer-ence. The service projects are also listed on our website.

Sharing StationsRichards Building (RB) Thursday, May 2, Noon–3:00 p.m. and 5:00–8:00 p.m.Spend time on Thursday in our trade show of service ideas. The Sharing Stations are a Women’s Conference wonder of delight-ful displays, created with love by over 60 exhibitors. They are all about loving, serving, teaching and helping one another in our homes, wards, and communities. You will be richly rewarded for your visit!

All photos, handouts and ideas from 2005–2012 Sharing Stations are available on our website under Archives.

Take, Make ’n’ Return!Marriott Center (MC) Thursday, May 2, 8:00 a.m.Pick up one of our Take, Make ’n’ Return kits so you can sit and serve while you listen to the conference. All kits will be available in the Marriott Center (MC) before our Thursday morning opening session. All kits should be returned by 3:00 p.m. Friday.

Service Learning RoomsThursday and Friday, May 2 and 3 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.We are continuing our tradition of offering Service Learning Rooms—locations where you can listen to or view live conference ses-sions from the JSB, de Jong Concert Hall, and Marriott Center while you work on service projects. These locations will be listed in your program update, available on the days of the conference.

Evening of ServiceRichards Building (RB) and Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) Thursday, May 2, 5:00–8:00 p.m. Come join us during our evening of service in our errand to uplift and bless the lives of others through service, sharing and music. You may work on a variety of projects that will assist community agencies. A few moments of your time may change a life.

Your willingness to serve is part of what makes you, the sisters of Relief Society, so extraordinary. As President Henry B. Eyring explained, “You pass the heritage along as you help others receive the gift of charity in their hearts. They will then be able to pass it to others. The history of Relief Society is recorded in words and numbers, but the heritage is passed from heart to heart” (“The Enduring Legacy of Relief Society,” Ensign, November 2009).

From Heart to HeartAmy Jones, chair Becky CriddleClaudia FullmerKim JewettJeanine LewisMichelle Moore

Gail RobleyBonnie RosdahlLorelie SanderTina Waters

BYU Women’s Conference Service Subcommittee

HILARY WEEKS • MERCY RIVER • MICHAEL MCLEAN • SANDRA TURLEY • JUSTIN CASH • JOSH WRIGHT

Join us for an evening of inspirational and uplifting music and messages highlighting some of your favorite LDS artists.

SANDRA TURLEYAccomplished stage performer, Cosette on Broadway in Les Misérables

MERCY RIVERInspirational vocal group of super-moms

JOSH WRIGHT

#1 Billboard classical pianist

HILARY WEEKS

Best-selling LDS artist and performer

MICHAEL MCLEANSongwriter, Author, Director

JUSTIN CASHDallas-based singer/songwriter with a feel-good bluesy style

Thursday, May 2, 2013 • 8:00 p.m. • Marriott Center (MC)Open to Conference Attendees Only (your name badge is your ticket)

Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Deseret Book, Shadow Mountain Artists and BYU Women’s Conference present:

An Evening of Entertainment

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Stay Connected to BYU All Year Long Through BYU Continuing Education ProgramsThere are many other programs available for youth and adults. Visit: ce.byu.edu for more information.

RegistrationThere are four easy ways to register*:1. Online: womensconference.byu.edu2. Phone: 1-877-221-6716 or 801-422-89253. In person: weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the

Harman Continuing Education Building lobby4. On the days of the conference: Marriott Center

outdoor ticket booths starting at 7:30 a.m. *Early registration is recommended to avoid lines on the days of the conference. More information including housing, Signature Cards, and refunds is available on our website.


Don’t forget to pick up your Program Update at the conference!The program update contains all conference updates, service projects, and their locations. It will be available when you arrive at the Marriott Center and at all Women’s Conference information desks.

Think Green! Please bring this program booklet with you to the conference!

By April 5 After April 5

Full Conference $45 $52

One Day $28 $32

BYU Campus Education WeekBooks for Young ReadersOrgan WorkshopSummerFestivalSummer ScholarsDance CampsAnd Many More . . .

May 2–3, 2013

July 18–19, 2013

Do you lovechildren’s books?

For two days, listen to and mingle with award-winning authors

and illustrators as they share their unique perspectives

on children’s books, followed by a short question-and-

answer session.

Check out our 2013 lineup of acclaimed creators of children’s

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Illustration provided by Erin Stead, from her Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, A Sick Day for Amos McGee.

Philip and Erin Stead are presenters at this year’s BYU Symposium on Books for Young Readers.

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Women's Conference Handbook 2013

Documents

Transcript of Women's Conference Handbook 2013