While we wait for the delayed broadcasts and transcripts of this years BYU Women’s Conference general sessions, enjoy some summary posts and news stories about what was discussed.
From LDS Church News
From the blog Chocolate on My Cranium: BYU Women’s Conference 2011: Sister Julie B. Beck
Highlights: Elder Bednar’s message followed the theme about small and simple things.
“I believe many, if not all, of the most satisfying and memorable accomplishments in our homes, in the Church, in our jobs and professions and in our communities will be the product of this important spiritual pattern — of small and simple things,” Elder Bednar said. “We should find great comfort in the fact that ordinary people who faithfully, diligently and consistently do simple things that are right before God will bring forth extraordinary results.”
Sister Beck talked about a variety of topics, including the Relief Society motto, “Charity Never Faileth, ” and also on the divine identity and roles of women and of the Relief Society.
“We have an interesting and exciting, unique female identity,” Sister Beck said. “This identity the Lord has given us is in direct contrast to the debased and devalued identity of women that we find in the world….
“This identity and purpose can only be fully understood through a spiritual confirmation. There is an intellectual study that can be made, but a spiritual confirmation is what teaches us who we are and what we are to do.”
(Enjoy more glimpses of Sister Beck’s talk at Chocolate on My Cranium.)
Here’s another news story from the Deseret News.
…and from the Provo Daily Herald.
Are there other summaries of which you are aware out there? Did you have a chance to attend Women’s Conference? Please share!
Women’s Conference is always awesome, and this year was no exception. I had the opportunity to volunteer as a hostess for the second year in a row and loved every second! I can’t wait till the book with the talks comes out next year. My biggest “peeve” with the whole conference is that they offer too many awesome classes at the same time – I can’t attend all of them! Dangit.
This was my second year and this year i did handwork in the marb and was on a committe for one of the night projects. Myself and four other friends feel strongly that the disappointment of waiting in line and not being able to get into the class was a huge deterent. None of us plan to go again because of it. The problem surpasses education week overflow and should be remedied. Our time away from responsibilities to attend classes that are out 2nd and 3rd choices all day is not the caliber we expect from such a conference.
I also feel that one speaker per class would be better so they can fully develop their topic instead of the snipettes they are able to present in the short period of time.
jeannette, I have experienced similar frustrations. I often end up choosing one spot and staying there so as not to deal with the crowds.
I have heard them say that they work hard to try to do their best, but with that many people it is just hard to manage it all.
Be sure you let them know via the feedback opportunities at BYU Women’s Conference.
I have gone several times to WC and realize now that I probably won’t get into all the classes I wanted to. I don’t let that deter me as I realize that every class is a great one and it doesn’t really matter which class I go to as the answers I am seeking come as my heart is open and ready. I appreciate them trying to accommodate 15,000 women, I think they do a fantastic job!