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LGBT Mormons, Families and Friends to Hold Holiday Potluck in Boise

December 20, 2013 |

Please join us in Boise on December 6 for a holiday potluck in Boise. 7 PM at 810 Brumback St, Boise, ID 83702 . RSVP by calling 208.297.0600. For more information, please contact Mel Henderson.

Affirmation Women Share Experiences, Build Friendships

December 20, 2013 |

Monday November 11 was the first Women of Affirmation phone-in home evening. It was a small call with only 6 women, but what we lacked in numbers we made up for in enthusiasm.

Video: TRANSMORMON

December 17, 2013 |

Eri Hayward was born and raised in Utah as a boy. Her slow, painful journey to be recognized as a transgender woman lasted years. This short documentary explores her relationship with her family, her body, and her conservative Mormon upbringing.

Ellen

December 16, 2013 |

I work for American Express. I work in customer service and financial education. I have too many interests to list 🙂 Top of the list is skiing! I’d ski all day everyday if I could. Close behind is playing the piano. I lose myself in the music, and as a side effect… I tend to lose a few hours too.

Affinity – December 2013

December 1, 2013 |

Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons—Serving LGBT Mormons and Their Family and Friends Since 1977 Inside This Issue Affirmation Days of Gratitude and Service Affirmation Calendar Giving the Gift of Affirmation Registration for the Nauvoo Retreat Open 2014 Affirmation Conference Dates and Theme Announced Affirmation Launches Podcast LGBT Mormons, Families and Friends to Hold Christmas Events…

Caleb Rex: God’s LGBT Children Are Precious to Him

November 29, 2013 |

http://youtu.be/1pNQDe4o0gU “He loves us just the way that he created us. Everything will be made right in the end—one way or another.”

Sam Fullmer: “I Support Marriage Equality in Hawaii”

November 18, 2013 |

by Hugo Salinas Sam Fullmer, center, demonstrated last week at the Hawaii State Capitol Building, where legislators are debating a law that could bring marriage equality to the Aloha State. “I was born and raised Mormon from Provo, UT,” writes Sam. “I am now gay and I am in a committed relationship. Although I see…

Affirmation Leaders Discuss Statements Made during General Conference

November 17, 2013 |

Tawnya Smith: “The most important thing is your relationship to the Divine” On October 9 Affirmation sponsored a conference call to discuss the recent LDS General Conference, which included statements by Elder Oaks and Elder Nelson condemning same-sex marriage. Titled “Revelation, Agency, and Integrity,” the transcript of the call is now available on the Affirmation website. The five…

Affirmation Group Gathers in Seattle

November 16, 2013 |

If you live in or near Seattle, please join the Seattle Affirmation Facebook group.