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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.

Friday Plenary

Friday Plenary, 2022 Affirmation International Conference

October 15, 2022 |

The complete Friday plenary of the 2022 Affirmation International Conference on Friday, October 7th, 2022, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Francisco Ruiz Receives 2022 Affirmation Mortensen Award

October 11, 2022 |

Francisco Ruiz has served in numerous leadership roles in Affirmation and has supported other leaders and members worldwide to make a difference in the lives of others. He is the recipient of the 2022 Affirmation Mortensen Award.

Melissa-Malcolm King Seeks Election as Affirmation President, Nominates Vice Presidents

October 11, 2022 |

Current Affirmation Board Member Melissa-Malcolm King was the only presidential candidate to declare by the October 7 deadline and has nominated fellow board members Francisco Ruiz and Kate Mower as senior vice president and vice president, respectively. Once elected and ratified, they will begin their service on January 1st, 2023.

Recognizing the Right to Our Identities

September 21, 2022 |

The recognition of our identity goes through a necessary exercise of self-valuation and self-recognition of who we are; of that unique essence that makes us truly authentic and valuable.

Mirror, Mirror: The Magic of Love from a Fairy Tale

September 21, 2022 |

This was another unforgettable activity hosted by Affirmation Venezuela that focused on recognizing that we are children of our Heavenly Father and that He loves us.

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Melissa Malcolm King at Provo Pride Interfaith Service 2022

September 16, 2022 |

Affirmation Board Member Melissa Malcolm King spoke at the 2022 Provo Pride Interfaith Service on August 28th. The theme of the service was “An Abundance of Love.”