Love

World AIDS Day

December 4, 2017 |

With December 1st having been World AIDS day, we look at some history and current realities in the struggle against HIV and AIDS. While no longer a death sentence, we should protect ourselves and others from contracting HIV.

Air of Hope in Argentina

November 14, 2017 |

Months of meetings and discussions between Affirmation leadership and church authorities in Argentina have opened the doors for LGBT people to attend church meetings and possibly return to the Church, including Sister Sonia, a transgender woman in the Tucumán Province, who had not attended church since before transitioning.

Many Paths, One Heart

October 16, 2017 |

For me, being a member of the human race carries an enormous responsibility and purpose for life. Each and every day I wake up, I am grateful to have another day on earth with my husband, and another chance to leave the world better than I found it.

My Affirmation Conference Miracle

October 4, 2017 |

Throughout the day, my dad kept saying things like, “I had no idea.  I had no idea.”  And, “I feel like I’m seeing with new eyes.”

Alone No More

May 15, 2017 |

I remember entering the Metropolitan Church on Castro’s Eureka Street, where the Affirmation meeting was happening. A full battle was raging inside me. One side said, “Leave now!” and the other side said “Stay!” as I slowly walked up the stairs to the second floor.

Why Affirmation?

December 12, 2016 |

There was a constant struggle between my mind and my heart. I felt desolate, like in that passage of the Bible: Tossed by every wave of the sea, without purpose or direction. Then Affirmation appeared in my life.

“Where Love Is”: See the Full Affirmation 2016 Conference Schedule

August 7, 2016 |

Conference time is coming soon, and we are excited to have amazing speakers, programs and workshops focusing on youth empowerment, trans and genderqueer stories, self-care, intersectionality, finding an authentic spiritual path, and much, much more!

Vigil for Orlando in Utah

June 20, 2016 |

We need safe spaces to discuss and work through the pain that has just been inflicted upon our fellow humans, upon members of our community. Let’s do everything within our power to create communities of safety and refuge. It’s always the time to offer our love and care to those in pain.

Moving Forward

May 30, 2016 |

This woman, one day, on campus she put up a sign that said, “Be Brave.” She made it out of paper and yarn and stuff, and she put it up. I had no idea who had made it. She put up this sign that just happened to be on my bike ride onto campus. And she put it up right around the time of the policy. So the first time I saw it, I thought, “Wow. This is a message for me.”