Relief Society Leader Encourages Service and Covenants at Utah Valley Institute
Sister Kristin M. Yee, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, spoke at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion, urging students to serve those in need as the Lord's hands, emphasizing their power through covenants and priesthood authority.
Salt Lake City, UT, September 21, 2026 — The Utah Valley Institute of Religion was the site for an address by Sister Kristin M. Yee, who serves as the second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency. During her remarks, Sister Yee delivered a message focused on the importance of service and the spiritual power available to students.
Sister Yee encouraged the students present to actively engage in serving those in need, describing this service as acting as “the Lord’s hands.” This directive calls for individuals to extend their efforts and compassion to others within their communities and beyond, mirroring divine care and assistance.
A significant portion of her message highlighted the sources of strength and ability for individuals to perform such service. Sister Yee emphasized that students possess inherent power derived from making and keeping sacred covenants. These commitments, she explained, connect individuals to divine power and provide the spiritual foundation necessary for effective and meaningful service.
Furthermore, Sister Yee spoke about the role of priesthood authority in empowering individuals, particularly in the context of the work of service. She underscored how understanding and utilizing this authority, whether directly held or accessed through righteous living and commitment, amplifies the capacity to bless the lives of others and to accomplish divine purposes.
The address at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion aimed to inspire and equip students with a deeper understanding of their potential to serve, rooted in their spiritual commitments and divine enablement. The emphasis on covenants and priesthood authority serves as a reminder of the resources available to those who seek to follow divine guidance in their charitable and service endeavors.
The specific date of the address and the number of students in attendance were not provided in the summary. Sister Yee’s message serves as a spiritual charge to the students to find opportunities to serve, drawing strength from their spiritual foundations.
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