Prepare for a radical idea. Suppose Cain was framed?!! In this interactive, musical play, The Defense of Cain, the playwright claims that the scriptural record is one sided, that Cain has never had his day in court! This is that day. What are the implications of a possible ancient miscarriage of justice? How would the …
Speaker: Natalie Palmer Sheppard
RELIEF SOCIETY IN THE REAL WORLD
Relief Society has the lofty mission of strengthening LDS women and serving people in need, in the spirit of the declaration, “Charity Never Faileth.” An inspiring vision, especially when illustrated by romantic paintings of pioneer women in beautiful antique dresses! But turning that vision into reality, here and now, can be frustrating. How do we …
Are All Alike Unto God? How Racism Affects Identity in the Church and Community
This panel will explore how racial identity affects the way LDS women relate to and are able to participate in the Church community. Women representing minority groups in the Church will take a personal approach, describing their experiences, struggles, and concerns. Questions to be explored include: How big a problem is racism within the LDS …