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Opening Session with Dustin Lance Black and Blaire Ostler

Opening Session with Dustin Lance Black and Blaire Ostler, 2020 Affirmation International Conference

October 14, 2020 |

Opening session featuring filmmaker, writer, and social activist Dustin Lance Black and philosopher, author, artist, and poet Blaire Ostler from the 2020 Affirmation International Conference, a conference hosted annually by Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends for the entire LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saint community. This year’s conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Embracing Gender Diversity in Our Communities and Congregations

Embracing Gender Diversity in Our Communities and Congregations, 2020 Affirmation International Conference

October 14, 2020 |

Session presented by Samantha Taylor at the 2020 Affirmation International Conference, a conference hosted annually by Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends for the entire LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saint community. This year’s conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Evolution of LGBTQ Latter-day Saint Theology

The Evolution of LGBTQ Latter-day Saint Theology, 2020 Affirmation International Conference

October 14, 2020 |

Session presented by Bill Bradshaw and Bob Rees at the 2020 Affirmation International Conference, a conference hosted annually by Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends for the entire LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saint community. This year’s conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plenary Carol Lynn Pearson

Plenary with Carol Lynn Pearson, 2020 Affirmation International Conference

October 14, 2020 |

Opening session featuring author and activist Carol Lynn Pearson from the 2020 Affirmation International Conference, a conference hosted annually by Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends for the entire LGBTQIA+ Latter-day Saint community. This year’s conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two Degrees off Center: Things to Ask God When I See Him

September 21, 2020 |

I tend to take a big step back, try to get the big picture, analyze things, and put it on my list of things to ask Him when I see Him. It’s saved me a lot of wasted energy that I’ve put to better use elsewhere in my life.

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Nathan Kitchen Seeks Reelection as Affirmation President, Nominates Vice Presidents

September 21, 2020 |

Nathan Kitchen, current president of Affirmation elected in 2018, was the only candidate to submit a statement by the September 11 deadline. He has nominated current Affirmation Vice President Jairo Fernando González Díaz to become senior vice president and Rebecca Solen as vice president.

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New and Returning Regional Leaders in the Affirmation United States and Canada Area

September 6, 2020 |

In the United States and Canada, these leaders oversee five geographical regions, connecting people as well as providing support for local chapter needs and growth.

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Become a Sustaining Member of Affirmation and Register for International Conference for Free

September 6, 2020 |

In appreciation for their support, sustaining members receive discounts to Affirmation conferences. With the Affirmation International Conference being virtual this year, it was decided that current and new sustaining members would have the option to register for the conference at no cost.

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Dustin Lance Black to be Interviewed by Blaire Ostler at Affirmation International Conference

September 6, 2020 |

The highlight of the September 26th opening session of the Affirmation International Conference is sure to be an interview of Academy Award® winning filmmaker, writer, and social activist Dustin Lance Black by Blaire Ostler.