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Affirmation 2014 Annual Conference in the Deseret News

August 10, 2014 |

Check out the August 7, 2014 article in the Deseret News covering the up-coming Affirmation conference!

Gay Mormons to Gather for Affirmation Annual Conference

August 10, 2014 |

The intersection of Mormonism, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression is often very difficult to navigate and Affirmation conferences provide a safe place for people to find a community of support wherever they may be in their journey. “This is the Place” to celebrate our lives, our spirituality, and our heritage; a place to be fully authentic and at home as LGBT and Mormon.

La Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes, las relaciones entre personas del mismo sexo, y el evangelio: Una entrevista con John Donald Gustav-Wrathall

August 6, 2014 |

Hugo SalinasAbril del 2007 En la conferencia de Pórtland tuve el placer de conocer a John Donald Gustav-Wrathall, un mormón gay de Minneápolis que hace casi diez años escribió un libro acerca de…

Affirmation Book of Mormon Challenge – Week 1 of 34

August 3, 2014 |

141 people decided to take the challenge. Two popular blogs mentioned the challenge, and we even got a shout out from the Salt Lake Tribune!

This Is the Place! New Promo Video!

July 20, 2014 |

Watch and share the new promotional video for Affirmation’s annual conference, to be held in Salt Lake City, Sept. 12-14, 2014!

Looking for Stories Related to Latter-day Saints and Prop 8

July 20, 2014 |

If you had any first-hand experiences relating to LDS involvement in Prop 8, before, during or after the 2008 election (and including recent years where reaction to Prop 8 has been a factor in other states), a scholar of LDS history would like to hear your story

Take The Affirmation Book of Mormon Challenge

July 20, 2014 |

Take the Affirmation Book of Mormon Challenge, and see what message the Book of Mormon has for YOU, in your life, right now!

Neca Allgood and Grayson

Video: A Mormon Mom’s Story of Unconditional Love for Her Transgender Son

July 14, 2014 |

In this video produced by Equality Utah, Neca Allgood and her son Grayson share their experience having Grayson come to terms with his gender identity and his transition in an active Mormon family.

A Call for TED Talks at the 2014 Affirmation Conference

July 4, 2014 |

Want to present a TED-style talk at the upcoming Affirmation Conference in September? We are looking for 10 individuals to give polished 10 minute TED-style talks about topics relating to the intersection of Mormonism and the LGBTQI/SSA experience.