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Jaime Caro, 2022 Affirmation International Conference

October 24, 2022 |

Affirmation Philippines President Jaime Caro speaking at the Sunday plenary of the 2022 Affirmation International Conference on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Michael Todd, 2022 Affirmation International Conference

October 24, 2022 |

Describing himself as a “gay country guy,” Michael Todd’s journey to self-acceptance led him to return to his roots. Today, he is a country music singer and songwriter based out of Salt Lake City who is on his way to Nashville, the music capital of the world.

Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens, 2022 Affirmation International Conference

October 24, 2022 |

LGBTQ+ teens raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints face unique challenges, as do those who love and support them. Over the past two years, researchers at Utah State University have conducted interviews with 38 LGBTQ+ teens and their parents as well as with 25 LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints about ways to best support LGBTQ+ teens.

Ministering to LGBTQ+ Members, 2022 Affirmation International Conference (Spanish Only)

October 24, 2022 |

Panel discussion on how church leaders within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can better minister to LGBTQ+ members. This session was a part of the 2022 Affirmation International Conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 8th.

Friday Plenary, 2022 Affirmation International Conference

October 15, 2022 |

The complete Friday plenary of the 2022 Affirmation International Conference on Friday, October 7th, 2022, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Francisco Ruiz Receives 2022 Affirmation Mortensen Award

October 11, 2022 |

Francisco Ruiz has served in numerous leadership roles in Affirmation and has supported other leaders and members worldwide to make a difference in the lives of others. He is the recipient of the 2022 Affirmation Mortensen Award.

Melissa-Malcolm King Seeks Election as Affirmation President, Nominates Vice Presidents

October 11, 2022 |

Current Affirmation Board Member Melissa-Malcolm King was the only presidential candidate to declare by the October 7 deadline and has nominated fellow board members Francisco Ruiz and Kate Mower as senior vice president and vice president, respectively. Once elected and ratified, they will begin their service on January 1st, 2023.

It’s Not Too Late to Register for the Affirmation International Conference

September 25, 2022 |

It’s not too late to register to attend what is sure to be a fun and affirming experience for all along the spectrums of sexual orientation, gender identity, belief, and relationship with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Recognizing the Right to Our Identities

September 21, 2022 |

The recognition of our identity goes through a necessary exercise of self-valuation and self-recognition of who we are; of that unique essence that makes us truly authentic and valuable.