Can young women conduct the joint Young Women and Relief Society opening exercises?
Item #7, section B, from the “Suggestions for Helping Young Women with the Transition into Womanhood” portion of the February 23, 2007, First Presidency letter entitled, “Helping Young Women with the Transition into Womanhood; Monthly Joint Opening Exercises of Young Women and Relief Society” outlines leadership responsibilities in conducting joint Young Women and Relief Society opening exercises. Any additional decisions or concerns are left to local Relief Society and Young Women leaders in counsel with local priesthood leaders (for Young Women leadership clarification, refer to page 221 of the Young Women section of the Church Handbook of Instructions).
