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Cómo la homofobia y la transfobia distorsionan el Evangelio

May 16, 2017 |

Será imposible para nosotros tener una relación significativa con Dios, sino hasta el momento fundamental en el que comencemos a creer y a aceptarnos a nosotros mismos. Así que lo más importante que podemos hacer para reparar el daño causado por las distorsiones de la homofobia y la transfobia es tranquilizar a las personas que son buenas, completas y perfectas como son.

Diez consejos para padres

May 16, 2017 |

Como Padre, algunas veces te puedes sentir inadecuado. Aunque puede que no siempre sepas cómo responder a los desafíos que los hijos enfrentan, nunca se arrepentirá de acercarse a ellos con amor y entendimiento.

Alone No More

May 15, 2017 |

I remember entering the Metropolitan Church on Castro’s Eureka Street, where the Affirmation meeting was happening. A full battle was raging inside me. One side said, “Leave now!” and the other side said “Stay!” as I slowly walked up the stairs to the second floor.

Affirmation Annual International Conference 2017 – Mark Your Calendars!

May 13, 2017 |

The Affirmation Annual International Conference will gather LGBT Mormons, their families and friends from around the world, SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2017, at the UTAH VALLEY CONVENTION CENTER, 220 West Center Street, Provo, UT 84601. Reserve the date in your calendars!

“Walking with Integrity”: Affirmation Utah Pride and the Affirmation Donor Dinner

May 11, 2017 |

There are three ways to make an impact with Affirmation at Utah Pride this year: the Annual Donor Dinner on Friday, June 2, to raise needed money for conferences, volunteer coordination and leadership training and more; the Affirmation Pride Booth on Sat. – Sun., June 3-4; and marching with the Affirmation Pride contingent on Sunday morning, June 4! Read on for more details!

How Homophobia and Transphobia Distort the Gospel

May 11, 2017 |

When our family reject us merely for having discovered that we are gay, lesbian, bi or trans, or when church leaders promise us that our sexual orientation or our internal gender identity will change if only we have sufficient faith, the rejection and the failed promises shatter our trust and our ability to exercise faith in God.

“Our Family Felt So Alone”: LGBT Mormons, Families and Friends Describe their Journey to Community and Self-Empowerment

May 11, 2017 |

I felt like I could go one of two ways with my newly accepted sexuality: either I could silence myself at church when I was with my fiancee (not show her affection, not speak about our relationship) or I could leave the church entirely.

Afirmação em Fortaleza, Brasil

May 4, 2017 |

É um momento muito espiritual sentimos gratidão ao ouvir testemunho prestado na certeza que este encontro e como uma chama que não se apaga e vive e aquece nossos corações.

Affirmation to Hire its First Operations Director

April 25, 2017 |

Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of and deep personal commitment to the mission and vision of Affirmation, and will take personal responsibility for the accomplishment of that mission and implementation of that vision. They will be strongly internally motivated and detail oriented. They will love working with and empowering others. They will have grant-writing and fundraising experience. They will have strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese. Further details about the proposed position can be found in the attached job description.