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Affinity – November 2013

November 1, 2013 |

Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons—Serving LGBT Mormons and Their Family and Friends Since 1977 Inside This Issue Affirmation to Sponsor Gratitude & Service Gatherings during November Affirmation Calendar Annual Affirmation…

Revelation, Agency, and Integrity: A Discussion of Comments Made in General Conference

October 31, 2013 |

On October 9 Affirmation sponsored a conference call to discuss the recent LDS General Conference, which included statements by Elder Oaks and Elder Nelson, condemning same-sex marriage. What follows is a transcript of the discussion.

Affirmation to Sponsor Gratitude & Service Gatherings during November

October 26, 2013 |

Affirmation is sponsoring a number of gratitude and service gatherings to be held during November.

Affirmation to Hold Event in St. George, UT

October 18, 2013 |

Sunday, October 20 at 5:30 PM by Colby Goddard For years I have wanted to get an Affirmation group going where I live. I have always had to drive hours…

David Melson Remembered

October 17, 2013 |

In a service held at the headquarters of the Human Rights Campaign in Washington DC, friends and associates gathered on October 12 to remember David Melson, former president of Affirmation, who passed away last August.

LGBT Mormons, Families and Friends Invited to Halloween Party

October 16, 2013 |

You are invited to a spooktacularLGBT/SSA Halloween social! Costumes would be awesome, or just come as yourself. Delicious hot soup and yummy rolls will be served. Please bring a potluck to share!

BYU Students Speak Candidly about Suicide

October 14, 2013 |

Understanding Same-Gender Attraction (USGA), a BYU group for LGBT students, has released “Just Be There,” a 6-minute video featuring LGBT BYU students who describe candidly their experiences dealing with depression and their attempts to take their own lives.

Affirmation Releases New Video

October 5, 2013 |

Over a dozen LGBT Mormons participated in a new inspiring video about Affirmation which premiered at the Salt Lake City conference.

Affirmation to Sponsor Conference Call about General Conference

October 4, 2013 |

Please join a conference call this Wednesday at 9:00 Eastern/7:00 Mountain, to discuss and reflect upon the October 2013 General Conference.