Martin Luther King Jr. Day — January 19 Today, Affirmation honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice was grounded not in anger or domination, but in love, dignity, and moral courage. Dr. King believed that justice is not an abstract ideal. It is lived. It is embodied. It is practiced in community. His call to build a Beloved Community continues to resonate deeply with LGBTQ+ people of faith…

Deadline to Apply: December 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is now accepting applications for the Senior Vice President (SVP) position on our Executive Committee. This is a volunteer leadership role (approximately 6–10 hours per week) that helps guide the vision, governance, and day-to-day momentum of our global community. The Senior Vice President is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Board of Directors, as…

December 2025: Light, Hope, and Belonging All Month Long December is full of moments when people around the world honor memory, light, liberation, and belonging. For many in the Affirmation community, these days overlap: we may be LGBTQIA+, people of faith, family members, migrants, people of color, or all of the above. This month, we’re pausing to notice some of the observances that may be meaningful to you—and to share an important invitation to gather…

For many LGBTQIA+ current and former Latter-day Saints—and the families and friends who walk with them—the first time they exhale is when they find a space and think: “These are my people.” At Affirmation, those moments often happen in Affinity Groups—communities built around shared experiences, identities, and journeys of faith. Today, more than 4,400 people are part of these groups worldwide. As we move into Giving Tuesday, we’re shining a light on these spaces and…

For many LGBTQIA+ people with Latter-day Saint ties, it can still feel like there are only two choices: deny who you are or walk away from everything you’ve ever known. Affirmation exists so no one has to face that choice alone. As 2025 draws to a close, we want to pause and look back at what this community has created together—across continents, across languages, and across very different relationships to faith. This year has been…