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We Are Not Alone
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Our sexuality and our gender identities are blessings, not curses. If we allow ourselves to lean on Christ, He will support us, and with His support and guidance, we don’t have to take the hard way. We don’t have to do this on our own.
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Virtual & In-Person Group Workshops for LGBT/SSA Mormons & Separately for Parents
Virtual & In-Person Group Workshops for LGBT/SSA Mormons & Separately for Parents

Affirmation is providing two workshops during the month of February to support our objective of helping people reconcile their spirituality and their sexual orientation. LGBT Mormons can join a virtual workshop on February 11 or an in-person workshop on February 15. Parents can join a separate in-person workshop on February 22. Sign-up via emailing us at workshops@affirmation.org.
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Affirmation Members in the News, Discussing the January 27, 2015 LDS Church Statement on Religious Freedom and Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
Affirmation Members in the News, Discussing the January 27, 2015 LDS Church Statement on Religious Freedom and Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

The LDS Church’s January 27, 2015 statement on religious freedom and on anti-discrimination ordinances has attracted a fair amount of media attention and discussion, including interviews with a number of Affirmation members and leaders
by John Gustav-Wrathall × 0 comments
 




Someone To Talk To
Register Now for May 2015 Affirmation Spiritual & Leadership Retreat in Palmyra – Featuring Richard & Claudia Bushman
Register Now for May 2015 Affirmation Spiritual & Leadership Retreat in Palmyra – Featuring Richard & Claudia Bushman

The retreat is for all who currently are or are interested in becoming leaders in the LGBTQ/SSA and allied Mormon community, broadly defined. Affirmation defines leadership as “service,” so anyone who is interested in rolling up their sleeves, and working to strengthen and support LGBTQ/SSA Mormons and their families is invited to the retreat. Richard Bushman, author of Rough Stone Rolling, the biography of Joseph Smith, Jr., and his wife Claudia Bushman, author of Contemporary Mormonism: Latter-day Saints in Modern America will be our keynote speakers. Register now for what is bound to be a remarkable weekend!
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Your Truth Must Be Louder Than The Pulpit

Your Truth Must Be Louder Than The Pulpit

Guest post by Lori Burkman of Rational Faiths. I hate to say it, but I was homophobic for much of my life. I would have scoffed at someone had they called […]


 

To Be True to My Sexuality and My Faith

To Be True to My Sexuality and My Faith

There are brief moments which pass very quickly where there is a space, an envelope, an opening, an infinitely small possibility, in which I can be true to both my sexuality and my faith


 

Finding Space to Be Authentic

Finding Space to Be Authentic

Affirmation members from across the country and from all walks-of-life came to Fort Myers, Florida last week to participate in workshops, discussions, social events and spiritual edification. Some of us were looking for answers to life’s toughest questions. Others just needed a friend. Whatever life story was shared, the heart felt plea from Affirmation leaders and the few members whom trod familiar paths was to be authentic and be yourself.


 


Florida Conference Final Keynote: Be Inspired, Be Inspiring

Florida Conference Final Keynote: Be Inspired, Be Inspiring

By Carson Tueller
When I really need to be inspired, I don’t usually look to the world-level inspirers. When it really counts. I go to the inspirers of my everyday life.


 

Community Voices: Reactions to the Recent Statement on the LDS Church Public Statement of January 27, 2015

Community Voices: Reactions to the Recent Statement on the LDS Church Public Statement of January 27, 2015

Reactions range from hope for a better conversation and cautious optimism to frustration and outright skepticism


 

Affirmation Responds to LDS Church’s Announcement on Non-Discrimination

Affirmation Responds to LDS Church’s Announcement on Non-Discrimination

We also appreciate the Church’s public recognition today of the “centuries of ridicule, persecution and even violence against homosexuals,” its statement “that such treatment was simply wrong,” and it’s affirmation of Jesus Christ’s fundamental teachings and example of fairness, love, and inclusion.


 


We Are Not Alone

We Are Not Alone

Our sexuality and our gender identities are blessings, not curses. If we allow ourselves to lean on Christ, He will support us, and with His support and guidance, we don’t have to take the hard way. We don’t have to do this on our own.


 

When Religion Creates Dragons

When Religion Creates Dragons

If opposing homosexuality on all levels is ultimately the right path in God’s eyes and I’m wrong, I risk having loved too deeply and trying too hard to be empathetic and I will be punished accordingly. If, however, equal rights for homosexuals is actually in line with Christ’s will and I didn’t help my fellowman—I risk causing pain, suicide, distancing people from God, and depriving other people of the things in life I love best.


 

Parents / Allies

Parents / Allies

It seems odd for us to apply the term “allies” to parents. In a normal world, every child simply assumes that their fiercest, most loving defenders are and will always be their parents. The term “parent” ought to be synonymous with “ally.” Unfortunately, we don’t necessarily live in a world where that can automatically be assumed. In the meantime, we are deeply grateful to parents who — sometimes quietly, sometimes boisterously — stand by our sides and let us know through action and through words that family matters, and that we are family.


 


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January 25
Afirmación Monthly Meeting in Mexico City
Utah LDS LGBT/SSA Outreach Fireside
San Francisco LDS LGBT Gathering
 January 30 - Feb 2
Southeast US Regional Affirmation Conference in Florida
 February 1
Weekly FHE in SLC
 February 11
Virtual Group Workshop
 February 17
ALL Arizona Parents Meeting
 February 20 - 21
Circling the Wagons Conference
 February 22
Group Workshop in Salt Lake/Provo Area
 May, 1-3, 2015
Conference in Santiago, Chile
 May, 8-10, 2015
Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina
 May 15-17, 2015
Palmyra Spiritual & Leadership Retreat
 June 19 - 21, 2015
Europe Affirmation Conference in London, England
 September 18-20, 2015
Annual International Conference in Provo, UT
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Guest post by Lori Burkman of Rational Faiths. I hate to say it, but I was homophobic for much of my life. I would have scoffed at someone had they called […]
To Be True to My Sexuality and My Faith




We Are Not Alone




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Virtual & In-Person Group Workshops for LGBT/SSA Mormons & Separately for Parents
Virtual & In-Person Group Workshops for LGBT/SSA Mormons & Separately for Parents

Affirmation is providing two workshops during the month of February to support our objective of helping people reconcile their spirituality and their sexual orientation. LGBT Mormons can join a virtual workshop on February 11 or an in-person workshop on February 15. Parents can join a separate in-person workshop on February 22. Sign-up via emailing us at workshops@affirmation.org.
by Randall Thacker × 0 comments
 




Explore Affirmation
Affirmation Members in the News, Discussing the January 27, 2015 LDS Church Statement on Religious Freedom and Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
Affirmation Members in the News, Discussing the January 27, 2015 LDS Church Statement on Religious Freedom and Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

The LDS Church’s January 27, 2015 statement on religious freedom and on anti-discrimination ordinances has attracted a fair amount of media attention and discussion, including interviews with a number of Affirmation members and leaders
by John Gustav-Wrathall × 0 comments
 




Someone To Talk To
Register Now for May 2015 Affirmation Spiritual & Leadership Retreat in Palmyra – Featuring Richard & Claudia Bushman
Register Now for May 2015 Affirmation Spiritual & Leadership Retreat in Palmyra – Featuring Richard & Claudia Bushman

The retreat is for all who currently are or are interested in becoming leaders in the LGBTQ/SSA and allied Mormon community, broadly defined. Affirmation defines leadership as “service,” so anyone who is interested in rolling up their sleeves, and working to strengthen and support LGBTQ/SSA Mormons and their families is invited to the retreat. Richard Bushman, author of Rough Stone Rolling, the biography of Joseph Smith, Jr., and his wife Claudia Bushman, author of Contemporary Mormonism: Latter-day Saints in Modern America will be our keynote speakers. Register now for what is bound to be a remarkable weekend!
by John Gustav-Wrathall × 0 comments
 





Other News


Your Truth Must Be Louder Than The Pulpit

Your Truth Must Be Louder Than The Pulpit

Guest post by Lori Burkman of Rational Faiths. I hate to say it, but I was homophobic for much of my life. I would have scoffed at someone had they called […]


 

To Be True to My Sexuality and My Faith

To Be True to My Sexuality and My Faith

There are brief moments which pass very quickly where there is a space, an envelope, an opening, an infinitely small possibility, in which I can be true to both my sexuality and my faith


 

Finding Space to Be Authentic

Finding Space to Be Authentic

Affirmation members from across the country and from all walks-of-life came to Fort Myers, Florida last week to participate in workshops, discussions, social events and spiritual edification. Some of us were looking for answers to life’s toughest questions. Others just needed a friend. Whatever life story was shared, the heart felt plea from Affirmation leaders and the few members whom trod familiar paths was to be authentic and be yourself.


 


Florida Conference Final Keynote: Be Inspired, Be Inspiring

Florida Conference Final Keynote: Be Inspired, Be Inspiring

By Carson Tueller
When I really need to be inspired, I don’t usually look to the world-level inspirers. When it really counts. I go to the inspirers of my everyday life.


 

Community Voices: Reactions to the Recent Statement on the LDS Church Public Statement of January 27, 2015

Community Voices: Reactions to the Recent Statement on the LDS Church Public Statement of January 27, 2015

Reactions range from hope for a better conversation and cautious optimism to frustration and outright skepticism


 

Affirmation Responds to LDS Church’s Announcement on Non-Discrimination

Affirmation Responds to LDS Church’s Announcement on Non-Discrimination

We also appreciate the Church’s public recognition today of the “centuries of ridicule, persecution and even violence against homosexuals,” its statement “that such treatment was simply wrong,” and it’s affirmation of Jesus Christ’s fundamental teachings and example of fairness, love, and inclusion.


 


We Are Not Alone

We Are Not Alone

Our sexuality and our gender identities are blessings, not curses. If we allow ourselves to lean on Christ, He will support us, and with His support and guidance, we don’t have to take the hard way. We don’t have to do this on our own.


 

When Religion Creates Dragons

When Religion Creates Dragons

If opposing homosexuality on all levels is ultimately the right path in God’s eyes and I’m wrong, I risk having loved too deeply and trying too hard to be empathetic and I will be punished accordingly. If, however, equal rights for homosexuals is actually in line with Christ’s will and I didn’t help my fellowman—I risk causing pain, suicide, distancing people from God, and depriving other people of the things in life I love best.


 

Parents / Allies

Parents / Allies

It seems odd for us to apply the term “allies” to parents. In a normal world, every child simply assumes that their fiercest, most loving defenders are and will always be their parents. The term “parent” ought to be synonymous with “ally.” Unfortunately, we don’t necessarily live in a world where that can automatically be assumed. In the meantime, we are deeply grateful to parents who — sometimes quietly, sometimes boisterously — stand by our sides and let us know through action and through words that family matters, and that we are family.


 


1 2 3 … 33 Next →
 

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Calendar

Upcoming Events
January 25
Afirmación Monthly Meeting in Mexico City
Utah LDS LGBT/SSA Outreach Fireside
San Francisco LDS LGBT Gathering
 January 30 - Feb 2
Southeast US Regional Affirmation Conference in Florida
 February 1
Weekly FHE in SLC
 February 11
Virtual Group Workshop
 February 17
ALL Arizona Parents Meeting
 February 20 - 21
Circling the Wagons Conference
 February 22
Group Workshop in Salt Lake/Provo Area
 May, 1-3, 2015
Conference in Santiago, Chile
 May, 8-10, 2015
Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina
 May 15-17, 2015
Palmyra Spiritual & Leadership Retreat
 June 19 - 21, 2015
Europe Affirmation Conference in London, England
 September 18-20, 2015
Annual International Conference in Provo, UT
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Who We Are
  Who We Are 
 Faces of Affirmation 
 Our Vision 
 Leadership Team 
 Board of Directors 
 Membership Directory 
 Our History 
 Contact Us 

Especially For You
 Resources 
 Affinity Groups 
 Teens 
 Women 
 Church Leaders 
 Friends & Family 
 Transgender 
 International 

Events
 Calendar 
2014 New Frontiers Conf. 
 Newsletters 
 Nauvoo Leadership Retreat 

Become Involved
 Renew Your Membership 
 Become a Member 
 Find Local Chapter/Group 
 Attend Conference 

Donate
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