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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 life are always within reach. Within our community, Easter holds different meanings. Some will attend worship services, finding comfort in familiar hymns and traditions. Others…
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 hybrid format—with opportunities to attend both in person and virtually from anywhere in the world. What Is the Affirmation International Conference? The Affirmation International Conference…
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 marching in the WorldPride 2025 Parade in Washington, DC, on Saturday, June 7, 2025—and we want YOU to join us! Whether you’re a long-time member…
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 and gratitude, we honor James, who served as Executive Director of Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends during the year 2000. In 1995, James received…
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 President, and Vice President of Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families, and Friends. Our heartfelt thanks go to Luis Rincón and his team for running a strong…
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 with everyday tasks, generosity has been making a positive impact on the world. Together, acts of kindness and compassion have been driving forces in overcoming…
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 friends. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It will…
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.
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.