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President’s Hour with Nathan Kitchen, 2022 Affirmation Connections

May 2, 2022 |

Nathan Kitchen is in the final year of his second term as President of Affirmation. Since becoming president in 2019, he’s led the organization through significant organizational changes, including revising Affirmation’s mission, creating a vision for the organization, and developing a strategic plan. This session includes remarks from Nathan and an opportunity to ask Nathan questions about his leadership in Affirmation and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saint community.

Affirmation 101, 2022 Affirmation Connections

May 2, 2022 |

New to Affirmation or want to learn more about the history of Affirmation, what Affirmation is doing today, and how you can get more involved? Join us for Affirmation 101!

Fear Not, I Am With Thee; Oh Be Not Dismayed!

May 2, 2022 |

There is no room in the gentleness of Love for a Rameumptom, for ARE we not ALL sinners and all fall short of the Glory of God? In the end, it is the Love of God that will welcome each one of us home, and it is our bearing of His gentle Love that helps others along the way. We become one another’s angels.

2022 International Conference Theme and Logo Contest

April 28, 2022 |

We’re pleased to announce the theme for our 2022 Affirmation International Conference: Rooted in Love. Graphic designers are invited to participate in a conference logo design contest. Design submissions are due by May 15th.

Affirmation President to Speak at ALL Conference in Arizona

April 11, 2022 |

ALL is hosting their 2022 ALL Conference on April 30, 2022, at the Red Mountain Center in Mesa, Arizona. Affirmation President, Nathan Kitchen, who lives in Arizona, is one of the featured speakers for the conference.

Affirmation Venezuela Advocates for Transgender Rights

April 1, 2022 |

Affirmation mobilized to advocate for legal rights for transgender individuals and delivered a proclamation to local and national authorities. This is just a step in the process toward legal recognition of the dignity of these valuable children of Our heavenly Father who contribute so much to our country and the world.

Celebrating our Unique Identities

April 1, 2022 |

The divisions caused by our divine varied identities are temporary. Our identities connect us with Our Father in more extensive and wonderful ways than we can imagine. We share a divine origin and a glorious future. We should celebrate the wonderful present, inclusive of the full colors of God’s creation.

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Transgender Visibility in These Times? Absolutely

March 31, 2022 |

Visibility is critical in the fight for progress. Just as Harvey Milk called upon gay and lesbian individuals to overcome prejudice by coming out, allies of the transgender community must support them as they also combat prejudice with visibility. We must do what we can to educate ourselves and those around us.

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Affirmation Venezuela Gave One Hour for the Planet

March 28, 2022 |

In Affirmation, we believe in creating spaces of peace, where all can benefit from love and understanding. Our contribution of one hour during One Hour for the Planet was a small step toward a brighter future, where all hours are hours of happiness for our planet