One of the things that really struck us as we spent a little bit of time in Navu in anticipation of filming the broadcast,

was that sense of covenant community that was created amongst those sisters in Navu. And now that

covenant community has spread across the globe. But the objective is the same, just as it was for

that group of saints that has assembled in Navu, it's the same for us now. We're looking to address

the needs of one another, lifting and loving the way the Savior would. And that sense of covenant

community comes when we're motivated by love of God, love of our neighbor, and in keeping the

covenant we've made to comfort those that stand in need of comfort and mourn with those that mourn,

that sense of community comes, that sense of belonging.

This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News.

Welcome to the Church News podcast.

Today we're taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Women around the world as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also members of the Relief Society.

As such, they are members of one of the

world's largest and oldest women's organizations. This year is the 183rd anniversary of the

Organization of the Relief Society, which took place on March 17, 1842 in Navu, Illinois. To commemorate

the founding and purpose of the Relief Society, all women

and young women turning 18 in 2025 are invited to participate in a worldwide devotional and

testimony meeting on Sunday, March 16th. The Relief Society General Presidency recorded their

devotional messages from the Red Brick Store in Navu, where the Relief Society was organized.

I'm Mary Richards, a church news reporter, and for this episode of the Church News podcast, I'm joined by Relief Society General President Camille and Johnson.

Welcome.

Thank you.

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