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Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Belonging: Honoring Freedom, Reclaiming Identity

June 19, 2025 |

✊ Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom, Reclaiming Belonging Today, we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of liberation that marks the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, more than two…

Marching with Pride: Affirmation in DC and WorldPride 2025

May 13, 2025 |

✨ 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.…

In Loving Memory of Ismael Duarte Valerio (April 10, 1967 – May 8, 2025)

May 12, 2025 |

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…

Be the Change: Celebrate Volunteer Month with Affirmation

April 28, 2025 |

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…

Honoring the Spirit and Strength of Lesbian Mormons on Lesbian Visibility Day

April 26, 2025 |

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and enduring spirit of Lesbian Mormons—past, present, and future. Your lives are a powerful testament to courage, authenticity, and the right to exist fully…

Affirmation Seeks U.S., Canada, and EAAO Network Coordinator

April 25, 2025 |

The U.S., Canada, and Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania (EAAO) Network Coordinator is a contract position hired to build and maintain relationships with LGBTQIA+ organizations within the U.S., Canada, and…

Affirmation Seeks Latin America Network Coordinator

April 25, 2025 |

The Latin America Network Coordinator is a contract position, hired to build and maintain relationships with LGBTQIA+ organizations within Latin America to advance the mission and objectives of the organization,…

In Solidarity and Sorrow: Affirmation Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025 |

Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends joins our Catholic siblings and LGBTQ+ people of faith worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. We honor his legacy as a groundbreaking…