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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,… More »

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." More »

A Modern Mom

I opened my heart to my mom and included her in my life. I might, at times, have shared things she did not want to hear, but little by little, she became more open. This process has been more than mere days, weeks, or months. It's taken years to reach the point that my mother, fully knowing what the bracelet's colors represented, wore it proudly to church and embraced being a "modern mom." More »

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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.

Latest News and Articles

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

By Alejandro | March 7, 2024 |

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

By Joel McDonald | March 1, 2024 |

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.”

A Modern Mom

By Alejandro | February 20, 2024 |

I opened my heart to my mom and included her in my life. I might, at times, have shared things she did not want to hear, but little by little, she became more open. This process has been more than mere days, weeks, or months. It’s taken years to reach the point that my mother, fully knowing what the bracelet’s colors represented, wore it proudly to church and embraced being a “modern mom.”

Fred Bowers Seeks Election as Affirmation President, Nominates Vice Presidents

By Joel McDonald | February 9, 2024 |

Fred Bowers is the only candidate to file a statement to run for President of Affirmation in a special election called after the resignation of Melissa-Malcolm King. He has nominated Joel McDonald and David Doyle as his vice presidents.

Call for Candidates, 2024 Affirmation Special Presidential Election

By Joel McDonald | January 11, 2024 |

Candidates for Affirmation President must declare their candidacy by February 2nd. More information, including a timeline for the election and how to declare your candidacy, can be found on the Affirmation Presidential Election page.

Melissa Malcolm King Resigns as President of Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends

By Alejandro | January 10, 2024 |

On December 31st, 2023, Melissa Malcolm King resigned as president of Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends. The Board of Affirmation expresses deep gratitude for the passion, commitment, and care…

The importance of self-care

By Alejandro | January 8, 2024 |

Serving and protecting is a sublime manifestation of the love and warmth of the human heart; virtues that, when given to the world, return to us in a torrent of…

A night of stars to say goodbye to 2023

By Alejandro | January 7, 2024 |

Hundreds of hours; miles of lived lessons that 2023 leaves us in Affirmation Venezuela. It was impossible to let so many experiences pass without honoring those special affections that were…

Affirmation Venezuela participates in activity for HIV Response Day

By Alejandro | December 21, 2023 |

Every December 1st, humanity remembers and commemorates the lives of millions of people, whose dreams, smiles and hopes were extinguished by one of the cruelest pandemics the world has ever…

Affirmation Venezuela participates in youth forum against corruption

By Alejandro | December 21, 2023 |

Affirmation Venezuela participated on December 9 in a youth forum against corruption titled “1st Youth Meeting for an Integrity Venezuela” and organized by Transparencia Venezuela. The forum was held at…