The weather was cold. We even got some snow.

But that didn’t stop the thousands of women from bustling around the BYU campus, getting all they could out of the conference.

Every year, dozens of women join the “instant choir” — learning pieces together early in the morning to perform together in the Marriott Center.

Speaking of the Marriott Center, there is nothing quite like gathering together for the general sessions. One sister commented that she would be happy just sitting there, singing, for hours. The Spirit is strong as we sing and learn together. We feel the power of womanhood. Our faith in the Savior is strengthened, and our resolve to follow Him increased.

Another highlight is the service projects that take place on Thursday evening. This year, projects included making tutus, wands, activity kits and other items for children in hospitals. Women also worked together on humanitarian supplies such as hygiene kits, newborn kits, school kits, and fleece blankets.

Women can also wander around dozens of “Sharing Stations” to get thoughts and ideas to help us in our personal lives, and in our efforts to serve in our families, communities, and Church assignments.

You can find a wealth of information from past years’ BYU Women’s Conference Sharing Stations:  2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. We’ll let you know when this year’s virtual sharing stations are published.

All in all, it was a wonderful conference. Jen described it in this way: “[It’s] sort of like the thanksgiving feast that you never want to end and upon putting the last bite in your mouth, wishing you could do or all over again.” We hope you get a chance to enjoy some of the counsel and inspiration by listening to talks as they are rebroadcast. We’ll also let you know when transcripts are posted.

(You can also read past year’s Women’s Conference transcripts.)

If you went to or have now listened to Women’s Conference, we’d love to hear some of your thoughts. Share below in the comment section, or send us an email at gmail, username ‘mormonwoman’

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This past Thursday and Friday, the 2010 BYU Women’s Conference, co-sponsored by the Relief Society and by Brigham Young University, was held in Provo, Utah, USA. Thousands of women gathered for spiritual and practical instruction, service, and inspiration. The theme this year was taken from Moses 6:33-34: “Choose ye this day to serve the Lord.”

A delayed broadcast of selected classes is scheduled for May 13 and 14. You can also enjoy previous conference talks, either by checking the Women’s Conference archives page, or by going to BYU-TV

Following is an overview of just some of the topics covered in the two days of classes this year:

• Replacing fear with faith; trusting in the Lord
• Prioritizing our lives
• Living within our means; dealing with unemployment; choosing a career
• Service
• Marriage, parenting, family relationships
• Personal and family scripture study
• Family History
• Managing feelings of inadequacy
• Avoiding emotional infidelity, pornography, and too much “virtual reality”
• Seeking after true beauty
• Welfare and humanitarian services
• Understanding and accomplishing the mission of Relief Society, a worldwide sisterhood
• Single parenting
• Being single — and being strong — in a family-oriented church
• Effective delegation
• Making wise choices (even in the face of adversity or others’ poor choices)
• Conquering criticism
• Being willing to change
• Dealing with depression and other struggles
• Continuous education and learning
• Integrity, virtue, love, gratitude, joy, grace…

Take a look at the PDF of the Women’s Conference program to read more about the many classes that were provided.

Every year, Women’s Conference also includes an evening of service and musical and other performances, as well as dozens of sharing stations on various topics. Visit past years’ sharing stations virtually with the following links:

2002 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations

2003 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations

2004 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations

2005 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations

2006 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations

2007 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations

2008 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations

2009 Women’s Conference virtual sharing stations (including a Mormon Women/More Good Foundation booth!)

We’ll post links for the 2010 virtual sharing stations when they become available.

Also, a few of our team members attended Women’s Conference, and we will be sharing photos soon.

We know some of our readers probably attended as well, or have attended. We invite you to submit your photos and/or your thoughts and experiences here. Send photos and/or written submissions to us at gmail, username ‘mormonwoman’

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