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            [title] => Film Screening of A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story
            [url] => https://staging.affirmation.org/es/?post_type=event_schedule&p=72653
            [content] => Most people have seen the wild memes about Brigham Young University - otherwise known as the school where students would rather drink a cup of boiling oil than a cold brew. The videos are wildly entertaining to watch, but there's a lot more to the story there at the university. It's a complicated conservative institution with a varied past, and has been historically highly oppressive to the LGBTQ+ community. As a result, the school made international news when a group of students lit up the school's iconic "Y Mountain" in rainbow colors in early 2020.

But, A Long Way From Heaven does a lot more than tell the story of the Rainbow Y. It outlines the history of queer treatment at BYU - the good (where it exists), the bad, and the very, very ugly. The film combines new, original footage with a huge variety of historical images, videos, newspaper articles, and other mixed media from every conceivable source to tell the story of BYU's queer students, and the bravery and risks they constantly take to make their voices heard.

We're excited to bring this film to the 2024 Affirmation International Conference!

 
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The true story of the students of Brigham Young University’s queer underground, as they lit the school’s iconic “Y” in rainbow colors.

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We will explore how LGBTQIA+ Mormons navigate romantic relationships while balancing personal faith and spirituality, family expectations, and cultural norms. Topics include finding affirming partners, creating healthy relationship dynamics, and overcoming challenges that arise from religious or community pressures. Whether you're single, dating, or in a committed relationship, this session provides valuable insights and strategies for building meaningful, authentic connections. 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She is a White, cisgender, bisexual/queer, mostly-able-bodied, married woman and mother, a citizen of the US and a native English speaker. She was raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she remained active until her excommunication in the spring of 2023. [post_title] => Lacey Bagley [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => lacey-bagley [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-24 19:31:20 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-25 01:31:20 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://affirmation.org/?post_type=event_feat_people&p=72647 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event_feat_people [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [replay] => ) [4] => Array ( [title] => Spiritual Connections [url] => https://staging.affirmation.org/es/?post_type=event_schedule&p=72645 [content] => We are spiritual beings. We are each traveling on our own journey in the river of life, with different needs and experiences. Join us as we explore different ways that we can have spiritual connections with our higher power and with each other as we live our own joyful authentic lives. [location] => [short_description] => [recorded] => [session_type] => workshop [location_type] => In-person [virtual_url] => [location_old] => Ballroom 3 [address] => Array ( [showlink_to_address] => [street_address] => [city] => [state] => [zip] => ) [date] => 20241012 [start_time] => 08:00:00 [end_time] => 09:15:00 [speaker_label] => Presenter [speakers] => Array ( [0] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 67795 [post_author] => 25 [post_date] => 2022-08-25 15:19:24 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-08-25 21:19:24 [post_content] =>

David Grew up in Southeastern Idaho in a strong Mormon family. David was very active in Scouting and the church. He served a mission on the Navajo Indian Reservation. He graduated from Ricks College and BYU. David was married for 28 years and has a wonderful daughter, son and daughter-in-law, and will become a grandpa later this year. David has spent his career working in positive youth development programs. He has served in the Fathers in Affirmation Leadership for many years. He also serves on a couple of State and National 4-H Access, Equity and Belonging committees and enjoys teaching youth and adults. David married his husband Ken in 2023 after being together for four years. They enjoy traveling and exploring the world around them and making new friends.

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I’ve been on a journey that’s taken me through coming out later in life and stepping away from the church that once felt like home. I’m still figuring out what faith means now and how to rebuild a community that fits the real me. If you’re in the same boat—wondering what’s next and curious to see where the journey leads—you’re in good company. In this session, we’ll dive into the messy, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking process of embracing your true self later in life. We’ll talk about leaving behind old expectations, the friends who might not get it, and finding new purpose and connections that truly fit who you are.

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David Grew up in Southeastern Idaho in a strong Mormon family. David was very active in Scouting and the church. He served a mission on the Navajo Indian Reservation. He graduated from Ricks College and BYU. David was married for 28 years and has a wonderful daughter, son and daughter-in-law, and will become a grandpa later this year. David has spent his career working in positive youth development programs. He has served in the Fathers in Affirmation Leadership for many years. He also serves on a couple of State and National 4-H Access, Equity and Belonging committees and enjoys teaching youth and adults. David married his husband Ken in 2023 after being together for four years. They enjoy traveling and exploring the world around them and making new friends.

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In this workshop, you’ll explore how to “queer” your life and history by rethinking Mormonism and historical narratives through an LGBTQIA+ lens. Learn to identify queer figures in texts, and discover how queering your own story can empower you to live authentically. Embrace the transformative power of this perspective!

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Regístrese para recibir su credencial con su nombre, información de la conferencia y posiblemente otros obsequios. Reciba ayuda para registrarse en la conferencia si es necesario.

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Regístrese para recibir su credencial con su nombre, información de la conferencia y posiblemente otros obsequios. Reciba ayuda para registrarse en la conferencia si es necesario.

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Todos los líderes de los capítulos de Afirmación y de los grupos de afinidad están invitados a unirse a la junta directiva y al comité ejecutivo para una reunión de liderazgo.

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Reunión de la Junta Directiva de Afirmación.

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Disfrute del almuerzo solo o con viejos y nuevos amigos.

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Celebraremos nuestra autenticidad juntos con una increíble experiencia social y de baile con un DJ, postre, refrigerios y tal vez algunas sorpresas. No querrás perderte esto.

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Disfrute de una deliciosa comida con sus compañeros asistentes a la conferencia.

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Plenario dominical de la Conferencia Internacional de Afirmación 2024.

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Plenaria del sábado de la Conferencia Internacional de Afirmación 2024.

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Plenario de apertura de la Conferencia Internacional de Afirmación 2024.

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