Affirmation Conference Talks and Reports

Michael Todd 2022 Affirmation International Conference

Michael Todd, 2022 Affirmation International Conference

October 24, 2022 |

Describing himself as a “gay country guy,” Michael Todd’s journey to self-acceptance led him to return to his roots. Today, he is a country music singer and songwriter based out of Salt Lake City who is on his way to Nashville, the music capital of the world.

Supporting LGBTQ Teens

Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens, 2022 Affirmation International Conference

October 24, 2022 |

LGBTQ+ teens raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints face unique challenges, as do those who love and support them. Over the past two years, researchers at Utah State University have conducted interviews with 38 LGBTQ+ teens and their parents as well as with 25 LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints about ways to best support LGBTQ+ teens.

Ministering to LGBTQ+ Members

Ministering to LGBTQ+ Members, 2022 Affirmation International Conference (Spanish Only)

October 24, 2022 |

Panel discussion on how church leaders within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can better minister to LGBTQ+ members. This session was a part of the 2022 Affirmation International Conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 8th.

2021 International Conference Parents and Allies Panel

Parent and Ally Panel, 2021 Affirmation International Conference

December 29, 2021 |

Parents & Allies had the opportunity to hear the experiences & wisdom from a spectrum of LGBTQIA+ adults. Our goal is to bring a perspective of hope for the future of our LGBTQIA+ youth. The audience had an opportunity to write questions to pose to the panel. This panel has been so powerful that it has become an annual event.

2021 Int Conf 9-11 Opening with Emmett

Emmett Preciado, 2021 Affirmation International Conference

December 29, 2021 |

The opening session of the 2021 Affirmation International Conference on September 11, 2021. Featuring a welcome from Affirmation President Nathan R. Kitchen and a talk from featured speaker actor and singer-songwriter Emmett Preciado.

Stacey Harkey 2019 Affirmation International Conference

Stacey Harkey, 2019 Affirmation International Conference

June 27, 2019 |

Stacey was born and raised in the bold country of Texas. After mastering the English language he immigrated to Utah to attend Brigham Young University, earn a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, and start working as an actor/writer for the sketch comedy show, Studio C.

2019 International Conference Group

Video: People and Moments of the 2019 Affirmation International Conference

June 23, 2019 |

As part of the closing session of the 2019 Affirmation International Conference, we took a look at some of the amazing people and special moments at this year’s conference.

2019 International Conference

Photos and Video: 2019 Affirmation Spring Conference

May 16, 2019 |

In conjunction with the ALL: LDS Arizona LGBT Conference in Mesa Arizona, Affirmation hosted a Spring Conference May 3rd through May 5th, 2019, providing additional opportunities for the Affirmation community to connect with the theme of  Connecting with Community: You have a Place.

At First Affirmation Conference in Spain, New Chapter Is Organized

November 3, 2018 |

Affirmation recently held its first conference in Spain. The conference ran from September 21st to the 23rd in Barcelona. During the conference, the first Affirmation chapter in Spain was organized. Rafael Bravo has been appointed as president of the Affirmation Spain Chapter.