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Francisco Ruiz Receives 2022 Affirmation Mortensen Award

October 11, 2022 |

Francisco Ruiz has served in numerous leadership roles in Affirmation and has supported other leaders and members worldwide to make a difference in the lives of others. He is the recipient of the 2022 Affirmation Mortensen Award.

Melissa-Malcolm King Seeks Election as Affirmation President, Nominates Vice Presidents

October 11, 2022 |

Current Affirmation Board Member Melissa-Malcolm King was the only presidential candidate to declare by the October 7 deadline and has nominated fellow board members Francisco Ruiz and Kate Mower as senior vice president and vice president, respectively. Once elected and ratified, they will begin their service on January 1st, 2023.

Recognizing the Right to Our Identities

September 21, 2022 |

The recognition of our identity goes through a necessary exercise of self-valuation and self-recognition of who we are; of that unique essence that makes us truly authentic and valuable.

Mirror, Mirror: The Magic of Love from a Fairy Tale

September 21, 2022 |

This was another unforgettable activity hosted by Affirmation Venezuela that focused on recognizing that we are children of our Heavenly Father and that He loves us.

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Melissa Malcolm King at Provo Pride Interfaith Service 2022

September 16, 2022 |

Affirmation Board Member Melissa Malcolm King spoke at the 2022 Provo Pride Interfaith Service on August 28th. The theme of the service was “An Abundance of Love.”

Have a Story to Share? Be an AffirmTalks Speaker at International Conference

August 28, 2022 |

AffirmTalks is a workshop during International Conference featuring short talks, about 10 minutes in length, speakers are encouraged to share stories and insights that are educational, uplifting, or thought-provoking.

Finding a Loving Home in Affirmation

August 14, 2022 |

I couldn’t understand why I was being judged for wanting to be loved, understood, and cared for. I was at my lowest, looking for help. That’s when I found in Affirmation a home and a family where I was loved and could be authentic.

First Affirmation Venezuala Conference, “Challenges of Freedom”

August 13, 2022 |

Affirmation Venezuela held its first conference. The theme was “Challenges of Freedom,” where attendees experienced God’s love to heal wounds and restore faith in themselves.

My Personal Invitation for You to Attend International Conference this Year

August 12, 2022 |

With the Affirmation International Conference being just 9 weeks away, I want to share with you what these conferences have meant to me and invite you to attend this year.