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A Bold New Symbol of Belonging, History, and Hope We’re thrilled to unveil a vibrant, limited-use version of the Affirmation logo—designed especially for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and other…
✨ Summary Since 1979, Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends has marched in Washington, DC to affirm that queer people of faith exist—and deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.…
It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, mentor, and colleague, Ismael Duarte Valerio, who departed this life in the early…
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who help make our community vibrant, resilient, and inclusive. From local gatherings…
Join Us October 17–19, 2025 | In-Person or Online Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is proud to announce the Affirmation International Conference 2025, happening October 17–19, 2025 in a…
We must now, again, with our allies, “circle the wagons” to protect those we love and our freedom. The communities we build are as vital now as they ever have been. With our mission of creating communities of safety, love, and hope, Affirmation’s communities can be a space of refuge for you in these challenging and uncertain times.
The 2024 Affirmation International Conference was held from October 11th through the 13th at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, Utah. This was the 45th annual meeting or conference of Affirmation since the first in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. A summary of the conference and recordings in English and Spanish from all plenary and select breakout sessions is now available.
Nathan Kitchen, former president of Affirmation and author of The Boughs of Love: Navigating the Queer Latter-day Saint Experience During an Ongoing Restoration, is the recipient of the 2024 Affirmation Mortensen Award. The award winner was announced at the 2024 Affirmation International Conference in Ogden, Utah. Laurie Lee Hall, 2023 winner, presented the award. Other nominees included Wesley Acastre and Joel McDonald.
Ballots will be sent to voting members of Affirmation on November 12 to elect the next president, either Frederick Bowers and Luis Alberto Rincón de la Cruz. This election is the regular election for president of Affirmation. The winner will serve from January 1, 2025, until December 31, 2026. Those wishing to vote in this election must be voting members by November 11.