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LGBT Mormons, Families and Friends Invited to Halloween Party

October 16, 2013 |

You are invited to a spooktacularLGBT/SSA Halloween social! Costumes would be awesome, or just come as yourself. Delicious hot soup and yummy rolls will be served. Please bring a potluck to share!

BYU Students Speak Candidly about Suicide

October 14, 2013 |

Understanding Same-Gender Attraction (USGA), a BYU group for LGBT students, has released “Just Be There,” a 6-minute video featuring LGBT BYU students who describe candidly their experiences dealing with depression and their attempts to take their own lives.

Affirmation Releases New Video

October 5, 2013 |

Over a dozen LGBT Mormons participated in a new inspiring video about Affirmation which premiered at the Salt Lake City conference.

Affirmation to Sponsor Conference Call about General Conference

October 4, 2013 |

Please join a conference call this Wednesday at 9:00 Eastern/7:00 Mountain, to discuss and reflect upon the October 2013 General Conference.

“Not Only for Yourself, but for the Entire Tribe”

October 3, 2013 |

Channeling All This Positive Energy into Action

Affinity – October 2013

October 1, 2013 |

Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons—Serving LGBT Mormons and Their Family and Friends Since 1977 Inside This Issue 2013 Conference Report Affirmation Calendar Randall Thacker Receives the 2013 Mortensen Award Changes to Affirmation Charter & Bylaws Proposed Affirmation Release New Video Affirmation Announces Retreat in Nauvoo, Conference in Mexico Affirmation to Sponsor Gratitude & Service Gatherings…

Affirmation’s “Prepare Group” Launched

September 30, 2013 |

Affirmation Launches Facebook Group for Individuals in or Seeking Same-sex Relationships, Who Wish to Stay Active in the Church.

Mormons March in Vegas Pride

September 30, 2013 |

Carrying signs that read, “Pro-Gay Mormon,” “Jesus Said Love Everyone—Treat them Kindly Too,” and “I am the Rainbow Sheep of My Family,” a group of nearly 50 Latter-day Saints marched in Las Vegas Pride on the evening of September 6.

Memorial Service for David Melson Scheduled

September 30, 2013 |

A memorial service for former Affirmation President David Melson will be held on Saturday, October 12, at 2:00 PM at the headquarters of the Human Rights Campaign located at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Nearest Metro Stop: Farragut North.