News from Affirmation

2020 Pride OG

Celebrate Pride by committing to equality, justice, and liberation

June 3, 2020 |

Here at the start of Pride Month, we are reminded that horrific injustice still exists today and that such injustice is rooted in racism. We invite the Affirmation community to celebrate Pride this month by joining us in committing to equality, justice, and liberation.

Evening of Affirmation: Stronger Community

Video: An Evening of Affirmation: Stronger Community

April 30, 2020 |

On May 5, 2020, Affirmation’s president, senior vice president, vice president, and director of operations hosted a live discussion about Affirmation as a nonprofit organization supporting the LGBTQIA+ Mormon community, how we’re staying connected in this time of COVID-19, and much more.

Female Girl Along Staring Out Window

Ensuring a safe and healthy community – Affirmation and COVID-19

March 17, 2020 |

In times like these, community is so important. We know that there may be many in our community feeling anxious and isolated right now. We are blessed to be living in a time where we can continue to connect with others through various technological channels and that includes connecting with the Affirmation Community.

General Handbook

New Church handbook provides some clarity but minimizes LGBTQ identities

February 19, 2020 |

While applauding the increase in transparency and clarity the new handbook provides, Affirmation remains concerned that Church policy diminishes the lived experience of LGBTQ individuals.

Joel McDonald

Affirmation names Joel McDonald as new director of operations

February 15, 2020 |

Having served as Affirmation’s online content and data manager since 2017, Joel brings the right mix of talent, experience, and understanding to Affirmation’s senior staff position as director of operations.

Rony Mesquita and Alexsandro Barbosa

Affirmation Brazil Elects New President

December 8, 2019 |

At their conference held last month, Affirmation Brazil elected their next president who will serve for two years starting on January 1st, 2020. Elected was Alexsandro Barbosa who has been serving as vice president of Affirmation Brazil.

El Director de Operaciones informará a los tres miembros del Comité Ejecutivo.

Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends Expands Search to Hire a Director of Operations

October 1, 2019 |

Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is expanding its search for the newly created full-time position of Director of Operations.

El Director de Operaciones informará a los tres miembros del Comité Ejecutivo.

Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends Invites Applicants for Director of Operations

July 24, 2019 |

Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends invites applicants for a newly created full-time position of Director of Operations. This position replaces the Executive Director position that is being phased out.

Affirmation: LGBT Mormons, Families & Friends

Affirmation Applauds Reversal of the November 2015 Policy on Gay Families, Acknowledges Continuing Pain

April 4, 2019 |

Affirmation acknowledges the steps today as positive, but recognizes there is still much work to be done to make the chapels of the church and the homes of families within the church safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ persons.