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Easter Message from Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends

April 20, 2025 |

As Easter arrives, we pause to honor a sacred season of renewal, resurrection, and hope. It’s a time that speaks to the possibility of transformation—a reminder that healing and new…

Save the Date: Affirmation International Conference 2025

April 1, 2025 |

Join Us October 17–19, 2025 | In-Person or Online Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is proud to announce the Affirmation International Conference 2025, happening October 17–19, 2025 in a…

March with Affirmation at WorldPride 2025 in Washington, DC

April 1, 2025 |

Join LGBTQ Mormons, families, and allies in a powerful global celebration of pride, faith, and community. Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is thrilled to announce that we will be…

Honoring the Legacy of James Kent, Former Executive Director of Affirmation and Mortensen Award Recipient

February 2, 2025 |

With profound sadness, the Affirmation community has learned of the passing of James Kent, Former Executive Director of Affirmation and Mortensen Award Recipient, on January 29, 2025. With deep respect…

Announcement of Election Results for Affirmation Leadership

December 11, 2024 |

We are thrilled to announce that Frederick Bowers, David Widdison, and Dominick Morales (Left to Right) have been elected and approved by the Board as the new President, Senior Vice…

Join us on Giving Tuesday: Together we can make a difference today!

December 3, 2024 |

In times of uncertainty, there’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope – that together we can do extraordinary things. Whether that’s through donations to community organizations or assisting neighbors…

Affirmation to Join Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024

November 21, 2024 |

This GivingTuesday, Affirmation: LGBT Mormons, Families, and Friends will inspire generosity by holding local community and virtual events in cities and countries worldwide for and by LGBT Mormons, families, and…

Circling the wagons: Our communities of safety, love, and hope are as vital now as ever

November 9, 2024 |

We must now, again, with our allies, “circle the wagons” to protect those we love and our freedom. The communities we build are as vital now as they ever have been. With our mission of creating communities of safety, love, and hope, Affirmation’s communities can be a space of refuge for you in these challenging and uncertain times.

Summary and recordings from 2024 Affirmation International Conference available

November 8, 2024 |

The 2024 Affirmation International Conference was held from October 11th through the 13th at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, Utah. This was the 45th annual meeting or conference of Affirmation since the first in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. A summary of the conference and recordings in English and Spanish from all plenary and select breakout sessions is now available.