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Marching with Pride: Affirmation in DC and WorldPride 2025
✨ Summary Since 1979, Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends has marched in Washington, DC to affirm that queer people of faith exist—and deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.…

In Loving Memory of Ismael Duarte Valerio (April 10, 1967 – May 8, 2025)
It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, mentor, and colleague, Ismael Duarte Valerio, who departed this life in the early…

Be the Change: Celebrate Volunteer Month with Affirmation
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who help make our community vibrant, resilient, and inclusive. From local gatherings…
Save the Date: Affirmation International Conference 2025
Join Us October 17–19, 2025 | In-Person or Online Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is proud to announce the Affirmation International Conference 2025, happening October 17–19, 2025 in a…

Circling the wagons: Our communities of safety, love, and hope are as vital now as ever
We must now, again, with our allies, “circle the wagons” to protect those we love and our freedom. The communities we build are as vital now as they ever have been. With our mission of creating communities of safety, love, and hope, Affirmation’s communities can be a space of refuge for you in these challenging and uncertain times.

Honoring the Spirit and Strength of Lesbian Mormons on Lesbian Visibility Day
Affirmation Seeks U.S., Canada, and EAAO Network Coordinator
Affirmation Seeks Latin America Network Coordinator

In Solidarity and Sorrow: Affirmation Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

Easter Message from Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends
March with Affirmation at WorldPride 2025 in Washington, DC

Honoring the Legacy of James Kent, Former Executive Director of Affirmation and Mortensen Award Recipient

Announcement of Election Results for Affirmation Leadership

Join us on Giving Tuesday: Together we can make a difference today!

Affirmation to Join Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024

Summary and recordings from 2024 Affirmation International Conference available
Our Mission
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.