Joel McDonald

Joel McDonald, Remarks from the 2024 Affirmation International Conference

November 7, 2024 |

Remarks from Joel McDonald, Affirmation senior vice president, during the 2024 Affirmation International Conference. The 2024 Affirmation International Conference was held October 11-13, 2024, at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center…

Frederick Bowers

Frederick Bowers, 2024 Candidate Statement

October 30, 2024 |

Frederick Bowers is seeking election as president of Affirmation. He has nominated David Widdison and Dominick Morales to serve as senior vice president and president. Frederick says he’s running to improve support for local chapters, foster connections between Affirmation members, partner with other organizations to advance Affirmation’s mission, and strengthen Affirmation financially.

Frederick Bowers and Luis Alberto Rincón de la Cruz

Frederick Bowers and Luis Alberto Rincón de la Cruz seek to be next Affirmation president

October 30, 2024 |

Ballots will be sent to voting members of Affirmation on November 12 to elect the next president, either Frederick Bowers and Luis Alberto Rincón de la Cruz. This election is the regular election for president of Affirmation. The winner will serve from January 1, 2025, until December 31, 2026. Those wishing to vote in this election must be voting members by November 11.

Frederick Bowers Elected as President of Affirmation

March 1, 2024 |

Fred wrote that he wanted to focus on “planning thoughtfully and carefully while considering the spiritual, physical, and emotional aspects of all the people we serve. Our job is to let them know we must preserve, steward, and grow the organization… as a place for them to find a refuge to land, heal, share, and be authentic.”

Man Reading Laptop Computer

The 10 Most Read Affirmation Stories of 2022

December 17, 2022 |

Affirmation publishes stories that promote understanding, acceptance, and self-determination of individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Here are the top ten most-read stories for 2022.

45 Years of Affirmation

June 13, 2022 |

Today, Affirmation serves over 30,000 community members organized into three geographic areas, fifteen regions, and thirty-two chapters in addition to a number of faith-and-experience-based affinity groups.

Salt Lake Temple

“If I may but touch…”

May 18, 2022 |

I had found a measure of peace that told me that I was going to be okay. That who I was, who I am, is okay. While I have at times questioned this, I also feel that I have opened the door wide enough for the Lord to redirect me if that be His will. Hearing none, I have moved forward.

President’s Hour with Nathan Kitchen, 2022 Affirmation Connections

May 2, 2022 |

Nathan Kitchen is in the final year of his second term as President of Affirmation. Since becoming president in 2019, he’s led the organization through significant organizational changes, including revising Affirmation’s mission, creating a vision for the organization, and developing a strategic plan. This session includes remarks from Nathan and an opportunity to ask Nathan questions about his leadership in Affirmation and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saint community.

Affirmation 101, 2022 Affirmation Connections

May 2, 2022 |

New to Affirmation or want to learn more about the history of Affirmation, what Affirmation is doing today, and how you can get more involved? Join us for Affirmation 101!