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Every year, we hold an international gathering where LGBTQ+ Mormons from around the world gather to meet, break bread together, sing together, talk, dance, worship, tell stories, learn, laugh, cry, make new friends, spend time with old friends, and, most of all, find hope. We invite you to come join us this year, at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah, September 23-25.
This year, a new approach is being taken to how workshops have been organized. There will be eight different “workshop tracks,” each representing a specific area of interest or a specific need.
Conference time is coming soon, and we are excited to have amazing speakers, programs and workshops focusing on youth empowerment, trans and genderqueer stories, self-care, intersectionality, finding an authentic spiritual path, and much, much more!
Please consider making a donation of any amount that you are able. Given the heart-breaking challenges of the past year, the need for the life-saving community and connection that Affirmation offers has never been greater.
La mañana del 11 de mayo del 2003, se dio inicio a la Primera Conferencia de Afirmación Chile Mormones LGBT, Familias y Amigos, marcando un hito, ese fin de semana llegaron 9 varones, era un anhelo de todos y todas que en silencio o a viva voz esperábamos que se conformara un grupo con bases…
Believe that your Heavenly Parents spiritually put you here to have this life. You don’t have to do it to someone else’s timing or model, because even though you may appear to be like others your spiritual plan is to return with more light, your light on your own time and way and plan.
Workshops and conference talks explored the themes of holy listening, belonging, self-acceptance, faith, family, service, spiritual independence, commitment, and navigating one’s relationship with the church.
Every organization has individuals working within it whose leadership skills and commitment to service to others combine in such a way that they make a real difference in the lives of others and in the mission of the organization. Affirmation has such individuals, and we would like to recognize and honor them. Each year, should a suitable candidate be nominated, an award for outstanding leadership and service is presented at the annual conference.
We need safe spaces to discuss and work through the pain that has just been inflicted upon our fellow humans, upon members of our community. Let’s do everything within our power to create communities of safety and refuge. It’s always the time to offer our love and care to those in pain.