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Creating Worldwide Communities of Safety, Love, and Hope

October 29, 2023 |

Creating Worldwide Communities of Safety, Love, and Hope Your financial support allows Affirmation to create communities of safety, love, and hope for LGBTQIA+ current and former Latter-day Saints and their…

Frederick Bowers Appointed as Senior Vice President of Affirmation

October 29, 2023 |

We are pleased to introduce you to the newest member of the Affirmation Executive Committee, Senior Vice President Fred Bowers. Fred began his involvement with Affirmation: LGBT Mormons, Families, and…

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.…

Sunday Plenary, 2023 Affirmation International Conference

July 24, 2023 |

The Sunday plenary of the 2023 Affirmation International Conference featuring keynote speaker Actor/Writer Previously on Studio C Stacey Harkey.

Saturday Plenary, 2023 Affirmation International Conference

July 24, 2023 |

The Saturday plenary of the 2023 Affirmation International Conference featuring keynote speakers Gender Identity Activist, Author, and Architect Laurie Lee Hall and Family Therapist Tekulvē Jackson-Vann.