In a historic move, the First Presidency sent a letter to Church leaders, announcing a new semi-annual General Women’s Meeting. Rather than separate General Relief Society and Young Women’s meetings, all female Church members ages eight and older are invited to attend a meeting the Saturday before each General Conference. This meeting will be conducted by the Relief Society, Young Women and Primary.

For reasoning behind the change, the letter states, “As the women of the Church gather together–sisters, mothers, and daughters–they, their families, and the Church will be strengthened and blessed.”

What are your thoughts on this change? How do you feel a meeting like this will differ from the previous General Relief Society and Young Women’s meetings of the past? Share your ideas and impressions in the comments below.

For more information, see this article from UtahValley360.

UPDATE: Here’s the official announcement from lds.org.