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Special Opportunity: Apply Now for Affirmation Vice President
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 President and confirmed by the Board of Directors, as outlined in our bylaws. Why Apply? Shape the future of Affirmation…
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Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Belonging: Honoring Freedom, Reclaiming Identity
✊ Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom, Reclaiming Belonging Today, we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of liberation that marks the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom finally reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas. That day became a symbol of delayed justice, enduring strength, and collective hope. For Black LGBTQ+ people, Juneteenth is not just about freedom from physical bondage—it’s about freedom to live fully…
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Introducing Affirmation’s Pride Emblem: A Bold Symbol of Belonging, History & LGBTQ+ Hope
A Bold New Symbol of Belonging, History, and Hope We’re thrilled to unveil a vibrant, limited-use version of the Affirmation logo—designed especially for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and other moments when visibility matters most. This new emblem weaves together the full spectrum of Progress Pride Flag colors with Affirmation’s iconic “A” to honor every story, every identity, and every journey in our global family. A Logo That Speaks Across Generations Each generation in our…
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Marching with Pride: Affirmation in DC and WorldPride 2025
✨ Summary Since 1979, Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends has marched in Washington, DC to affirm that queer people of faith exist—and deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported. From early protests to family-friendly Pride parades, our presence has grown. In 2025, we will return to Washington to march in the WorldPride Parade on June 7, and we’re inviting you to join us. RSVP now at Affirmation WorldPride 2025 Parade RSVP Form A Legacy…
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In Loving Memory of Ismael Duarte Valerio (April 10, 1967 – May 8, 2025)
It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, mentor, and colleague, Ismael Duarte Valerio, who departed this life in the early hours of May 8, 2025, at 12:30 AM Mountain Time in Tijuana, Mexico, following a courageous battle with pneumonia and a subsequent heart attack. Ismael was a pillar of strength, compassion, and visionary leadership within Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends, particularly in Mexico and…
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Our Mission
Affirmation creates worldwide communities of safety, love, and hope and promotes understanding, acceptance, and self-determination of individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We affirm the inherent self-worth of LGBTQIA+ individuals as complete, equal, and valuable persons and support them as they define their individual spirituality and intersection with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.