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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.

Worldwide Mormon Pioneer Heritage Service Projects: Join Us!

July 4, 2014 |

Please join us this year in what we hope becomes an Affirmation tradition! Currently, projects and/or socials are being planned in Salt Lake City, Phoenix, New York City, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Let us know if your city is doing one!

Break the chains

Freedom Songs

July 4, 2014 |

Many freedom songs describe an ongoing struggle (in South Africa, they are even referred to as “struggle songs”). This should dispel any illusions we might have that freedom is a feeling… or a state. Rather, it seems, invariably, that freedom is a process. Or a verb, if you will.

Libertad, igualdad, fraternidad

July 4, 2014 |

El don del albedrío es uno de los más preciados que nuestros Padres han depositado en nosotros, porque simboliza el gran amor que tienen hacia sus hijos y la confianza de que sabremos tomar las decisiones adecuadas.