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Save the date: 2020 Affirmation International Conference, Sept. 18-20 in Provo, UT

January 7, 2020 |

The Affirmation International Conference is returning to the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. LGBTQ Mormons and those that love them from around the world will join together for this unique conference.

Gay Mens Chorus Washington DC Temple Visitors Center

Gayety at the temple: Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center

December 18, 2019 |

A single concert is only one step forward in a longer process of change and healing. In truth there is still a long way to go for the LGBT community can truly feel accepted and have a sense of belonging in the Church. Love is what we have in common, expressed in the voices of the chorus and reflected in the rising joy and hope in the hearts of everyone in the audience.

Adam and Sunny Smart

When personal beliefs on LGBTQ issues and sustaining leaders clash: A missionary’s story

December 16, 2019 |

Adam’s stake president recommended him for his mission and Salt Lake issued the call with their blessing, fully knowing Adam’s privately held views supporting same-sex marriage and LGBTQ rights. After two months, Adam returned home from his mission over an ideological clash between his mission president who didn’t feel him worthy of a temple recommend because of these views, and his hometown stake president who did.

Aplicativo Contra a LGBTfobia

December 15, 2019 |

Foi criado o App TIALU que por enquanto só está disponível no sistema ANDROID. É um APP que ajuda em momentos de perigo ou constrangimento por conta da orientação sexual ou de gênero ou seja que estejamos sofrendo o crime da homofobia.

Rony Mesquita and Alexsandro Barbosa

Affirmation Brazil Elects New President

December 8, 2019 |

At their conference held last month, Affirmation Brazil elected their next president who will serve for two years starting on January 1st, 2020. Elected was Alexsandro Barbosa who has been serving as vice president of Affirmation Brazil.

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Two Degrees off Center: The True Meaning of Christmas

December 8, 2019 |

Every year at Christmas time, society turns into a frenzy as we get caught up in buying more stuff to add to the stuff we already have but never use. We give stuff to each other, and we buy more stuff for ourselves. We worship Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday, and every other manufactured holiday, all designed to get us to buy more stuff.

Afirmação Colômbia premiada como o melhor grupo espiritual do ano em Bogotá

December 7, 2019 |

Por dez anos, os prêmios San Sebastián reconheceram o trabalho e o compromisso de organizações ou indivíduos que fizeram um grande progresso nos direitos da comunidade LGBTQ em toda a Colômbia.

2019 Affirmation Brazil Conference

Reconhecendo nosso valor e força individuais

December 7, 2019 |

A conferência foi uma experiência incrível, totalmente diferente de tudo que já experimentei. Eu nunca me senti tão verdadeiro como na conferência, onde eu poderia ser exatamente como sou sem ter medo. Foi maravilhoso e estou ansioso pelo próximo, pois fez toda a diferença para mim.

Affirmation Colombia Awarded Best Spiritual Group of the Year in Bogotá

December 4, 2019 |

For ten years, the San Sebastián awards have recognized the work and commitment of organizations or individuals who have made great progress in the rights of the LGBTQ community throughout Colombia.