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April 18 at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Join the new Affirmation Executive Committee, Fred Bowers, Joel McDonald, and David Doyle, for an evening of connection, discussion, and affirmation. Hear the latest updates about Affirmation's work, upcoming events, and opportunities to be involved.

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Affirmation President to AP: “Musket Fire” speech isolates LGBTQ+ BYU students

Holland's speech called for symbolic violence in response to efforts to be more inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ students and the broader community at Brigham Young University. Fred Bowers “pointed to the speech as one of many recent examples of how the faith has made LGBTQ+ members feel isolated,” in interview with the Associated Press.

Transgender Day of Visibility: Recognizing, Celebrating, and Amplifying Transgender Individuals

Affirmation joins the international community in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility. Since 2009, this has been a day to recognize, celebrate, and amplify transgender individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. It is also a day where we rededicate ourselves to growing in our awareness and understanding of issues impacting the transgender community and advocating for equality and protection under the law.

Challenges and Struggles of Transgender Women on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is an occasion to reflect on the progress made, but also to recognize the persistent inequalities faced by women around the world. Within this diversity of experiences,…

Frederick Bowers Elected as President of Affirmation

Fred wrote that he wanted to focus on "planning thoughtfully and carefully while considering the spiritual, physical, and emotional aspects of all the people we serve. Our job is to let them know we must preserve, steward, and grow the organization... as a place for them to find a refuge to land, heal, share, and be authentic."

David Archuleta Releases Song Inspired by Mom’s Reaction to His Coming Out and Leaving Church

A Modern Mom

Fred Bowers Seeks Election as Affirmation President, Nominates Vice Presidents

The importance of self-care

A night of stars to say goodbye to 2023

Affirmation Venezuela participates in activity for HIV Response Day

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Affirmation creates worldwide communities of safety, love, and hope and promotes understanding, acceptance, and self-determination of individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We affirm the inherent self-worth of LGBTQIA+ individuals as complete, equal, and valuable persons and support them as they define their individual spirituality and intersection with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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