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December 22 Is “Sit With Me” Sunday

December 22, 2013 |

For several months, Mormons Building Bridges has been holding community conversations to discuss how we can help LGBT people to feel welcome and comfortable in our families, schools, churches and communities.

Affirmation Days of Gratitude and Service

December 21, 2013 |

LGBT Mormons, Families and Friends Shared Service Projects, Meals by John Gustav-Wrathall Building on a tradition started by the Washington DC Chapter of Affirmation, over 250 LGBT Mormons, their families, and friends gathered in eight U.S. cities throughout the month of November to participate in service projects followed by a Thanksgiving meal and each person…

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…