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Members of Affirmation Venezuela in virtual meeting with the Swiss embassy training

The Swiss embassy trains members of Affirmation Venezuela

October 29, 2023 |

Strengthening capabilities is essential for any organization that wants to be successful. By optimizing internal processes, organizations can save time and money, and better serve their beneficiaries. That is why,…

Dallin Oaks, on cue, reaffirms LDS Church’s Family Proclamation as ‘irrevocable doctrine’

October 29, 2023 |

Since his ordination to LDS apostleship in 1984, next in line as prophet, Dallin Oaks, has branded his image on vehement defenses of heteronormativity and consistent delegitimization of LGBTQ+ identities…

Our Dear Affirmation Family,

September 1, 2023 |

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updated expectations for students at Brigham Young University, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii and Ensign College, revising Student Ecclesiastical…

Faceless doll. A reflection of my time at the Affirmation Dominican Republic Conference.

August 30, 2023 |

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to visit Santo Domingo to attend the Affirmation conference in the Dominican Republic. I was very excited to get to know this…

Laurie Lee Hall named the 2023 Mortensen Award winner

July 31, 2023 |

Within every organization, there are individuals whose leadership, skills, commitment, and service make a positive difference in the lives of others and whose contributions further the mission of the organization.…

A meeting to unite voices in a single feeling

June 26, 2023 |

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the International Day Against LGBTQI+phobia was commemorated, a terrible social scourge that affects the lives of millions of people in our community, today, in the…

Mortensen Award 2023

May 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Mortensen Award 2023

Why is it important to nominate Affirmation Members and Leaders for the Mortensen Award? Within every organization, there are folks whose leadership skills and commitment to serving others combine to…

Save the Date!

May 10, 2023 |

The Affirmation International Conference will take place in July 2023! Affirmation LGBTQ Mormons, Families, and Friends is pleased to announce that we will have our 2023 International Conference July 21st…

Affirmation: a family.

May 6, 2023 |

Participating in the Affirmation conference in Chile has been one of the best experiences of my life. When I was chosen to travel to Chile as part of the international…