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As Pride Month continues, June invites us to reflect on themes that extend beyond celebration: freedom, family, safety, and belonging. Communities thrive when people are free to be themselves, when families are strengthened through love and understanding, and when individuals know they have a place where they are welcomed and valued. This month, several observances…
History matters because it reminds us that the communities we enjoy today were built by individuals who believed that LGBTQIA+ people deserved connection, dignity, and hope. As we reflect on this week in Affirmation’s history, we celebrate our founding, remember those we have lost, and look ahead to the future we are building together. Among…
June is a month of celebration, visibility, generosity, and connection throughout the global Affirmation community. Across the world, LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, friends, and allies are gathering for Pride events, supporting one another, building community, and reflecting on the journeys that have brought us to this moment. As Pride Month begins, we are excited to celebrate…
Help create visible, affirming LGBTQ+ community spaces at Utah Pride on June 6–7 in Salt Lake City. Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is excited to participate in Utah Pride 2026 on June 6–7 in Salt Lake City — and we’re inviting volunteers from across Utah to join us. Utah Pride is one of the…
William Seely Bradshaw (1937–2026) lived a life defined by faith, science, and love—and used each to expand belonging for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. His legacy is one of bridge-building: between belief and inquiry, between families and understanding, and between individuals and community. A Teacher Who Expanded Possibility For nearly four decades at Brigham Young University, Bill…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — January 19 Today, Affirmation honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice was grounded not in anger or domination, but in love, dignity, and moral courage. Dr. King believed that justice is not an abstract ideal. It is lived. It is embodied. It…
Deadline to Apply: December 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is now accepting applications for the Senior Vice President (SVP) position on our Executive Committee. This is a volunteer leadership role (approximately 6–10 hours per week) that helps guide the vision, governance, and day-to-day momentum of…
December 2025: Light, Hope, and Belonging All Month Long December is full of moments when people around the world honor memory, light, liberation, and belonging. For many in the Affirmation community, these days overlap: we may be LGBTQIA+, people of faith, family members, migrants, people of color, or all of the above. This month, we’re…
For many LGBTQIA+ current and former Latter-day Saints—and the families and friends who walk with them—the first time they exhale is when they find a space and think: “These are my people.” At Affirmation, those moments often happen in Affinity Groups—communities built around shared experiences, identities, and journeys of faith. Today, more than 4,400 people…