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For many LGBTQIA+ people with Latter-day Saint ties, it can still feel like there are only two choices: deny who you are or walk away from everything you’ve ever known. Affirmation exists so no one has to face that choice alone. As 2025 draws to a close, we want to pause and look back at…
For many LGBTQIA+ people with a Latter-day Saint connection, there’s a moment when it feels like there are only two options: deny who you are, or walk away from everything you’ve ever known. Affirmation exists so that no one has to face that choice alone. On GivingTuesday, December 2, we’re inviting our global community to…
✨ A Season to Gather — Wherever You Are As the year draws to a close, our global Affirmation community comes together once more — to reflect, rejoice, and rise in gratitude.This year’s Virtual Holiday Celebration centers on the theme “Light, Hope, and Belonging.” It’s a 90-minute online experience that connects us across time zones…
What if we could gather — across miles and languages — to share gratitude, resilience, and belonging?This November, Affirmation invites you to do just that. Join us for Rooted & Rising + Gratitude Gathering, a global, blended event connecting LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saints, family members, and allies through shared stories and collective gratitude. Replacing the previously…
The Affirmation Mortensen Award is the highest honor Affirmation can bestow on an individual member. It is named in honor of Paul Mortensen, one of the founders of Affirmation and the first to receive the award. Presented each year at the annual conference of Affirmation, the Mortensen Award recognizes members of Affirmation whose leadership and…
Dear Affirmation Community, We want to share an important update about this year’s Affirmation General Conference. After thoughtful review and in order to steward our resources wisely, the Executive Committee has decided to postpone the October 18 virtual conference and blend it with our November Gratitude Gathering. This shift allows us to bring our global…
As the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints transitions, we recognize that moments of change in Church leadership often bring both hope and anxiety for LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saints, their families, and friends. Affirmation exists to provide communities of safety, love, and hope where all can be affirmed in their authentic identities.…
Dear LGBTQIA+ Mormons, Families, and Friends: We acknowledge that the General Conference can evoke strong emotions for many in our community. If you are struggling, please know you are not alone. We encourage everyone to be attentive to one another and to reach out in support and care. Affirmation exists to provide connection, processing, and…
Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is now accepting applications for the position of Vice President on our Executive Committee. This leadership role is a unique opportunity to help guide the vision and direction of our global community. The Vice President is appointed by the…