tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178288402024-03-08T00:34:15.074-08:00Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian MormonsAffirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-62061933779013494292010-05-16T11:59:00.000-07:002010-05-16T11:59:17.452-07:00Should We Change the Name of Our Organization?In this article AleX Dean, director of the Transgender Program, suggests that this could be the right time to change the name of our organization: “Would it better to have a name that was inclusive of transgender, bisexual, and intersex persons? Perhaps a name that encompasses all, but specifies none --such as Affirmation for Mormons-- would be more appropriate.”
Please read AleX’s articleAffirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-18700790566447991902010-01-15T15:39:00.000-08:002010-01-15T15:39:59.679-08:00"Let’s talk about... being 17, Mormon... and gay."Click the title to listen to the show.
From the source:
"After graduation, my friend Tommy went to Brigham Young University. He was 17. A few months later, he called his family and told them that he needed to come home to tell them “something important.” This was three years ago and I have invited Tommy to come talk with me and share more of his story. A story of authenticity. This was a heck Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-41299148885446802282009-12-17T16:37:00.000-08:002009-12-17T16:38:20.960-08:00alphabet soupMicah Bisson, and Robert Moore and I attended an advanced communications course early this week, put on by GLAAD. Also attending were reps from:
Lutherans Concerned
Reconciling Ministries Network
Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
Integrity USA
Nehirim GLBT Jewish Culture & Spiritualty
Unitarian Universalist UN Office
Presbyterian Welcome.
Everyone was absolutely amazing to meet and Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-56280074455199917682009-12-17T16:11:00.001-08:002009-12-17T16:12:20.896-08:00a little levityBecause in light of Kill-the-Gays in Uganda, and zero progress on DADT and DOMA, we need a good laugh. Even if it's something of an oldie.
'Gays Too Precious To Risk In Combat,' Says GeneralAffirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-79359266744644285682009-07-14T16:08:00.001-07:002009-07-14T16:14:11.512-07:00Young Adults & Exective CommitteeThis weekend Young Adults will hold a Cornerstone Conference in San Francisco; Affirmation's Executive Committee with meet concurrently. In the interests of creating a safe space, Cornerstone attendance is limited to persons aged 18-30. While registration is offically closed, contact YA Director Robert Moore. The Executive Committee meeting is open to all, but does have a very full agenda and is Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-69836901160171918422009-07-14T16:00:00.000-07:002009-07-14T16:07:34.056-07:00Federal Domestic Partner BenefitsThe Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (good summary here) is about to get a hearing in the House of Representatives. The bill would extent full benefits to federal employees and the domestic partners.Please contact your Senators and Representative and tell them how you want them to vote on this issue.Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-12430914766442161952009-07-14T15:53:00.000-07:002009-07-14T15:59:59.741-07:00Send an Affirmation member to Antarctica!DC Chapter member Andrew Evans is competing to be the official blogger for a Quark Expeditions trip in February 2010. He'll need thousands of votes, and polling closes on 30 September. Please help him out!Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-5548031637337997272009-07-14T15:36:00.000-07:002009-07-14T15:49:24.325-07:00K-I-S-S-I-N-GOn Thursday 9 July, a gay couple was arrested for kissing in the plaza by the reflecting pool east of the Salt Lake Temple. On the following Sunday, around 100 people held a kiss-in around Temple Square. Among the participants was 2009 Conference Director David Nielson.Brief recap: LDS Church security told the arrestees that public displays of affection are not allowed on Temple Square and Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-49070990430867390152008-11-06T10:58:00.001-08:002008-11-06T10:58:52.109-08:00The Los Angeles ConferenceWhat did you think of the Los Angeles Conference? What were, in your opinion, some of the highlights? Is there anything you would have done different?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-73480016131922091782008-08-13T09:49:00.000-07:002008-08-13T09:52:37.801-07:00Affirmation's Press ConferenceOn August 12, Affirmation held a press conference that received wide media attention. Do you think LDS leaders listen when we speak to them through the media?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-64463277401130413912008-07-06T18:56:00.000-07:002008-07-06T18:57:50.839-07:00California & Marriage EqualityHow can we help California voters understand that marriage equality will benefit gay and straight people alike?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-70843961642921716762008-04-07T11:53:00.000-07:002008-04-09T07:58:34.541-07:00Affirmation and LDS Family ServicesDo you think it’s a good idea for Affirmation leaders to meet with LDS Family Services? Why, or why not?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-19171544117702026282008-01-28T06:17:00.000-08:002008-01-28T06:19:21.590-08:00President Hinckley and GLBT IssuesDo you think that Pres. Hinckley was more progressive on GLBT issues than past presidents?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-22803838452471393152007-12-08T18:06:00.000-08:002008-02-02T18:09:51.388-08:00Christmas and Your FamilyIs your extended family part of your Christmas plans? Who are you planning to spend the holidays with?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-19562902579948196462007-11-04T17:31:00.000-08:002007-11-04T17:58:43.030-08:00The Film "Anyone and Everyone"During the Washington DC conference, Affirmation featured two showings of the film "Anyone and Everyone". If you have viewed the film, what are your thoughts about it? Would you share it with your friends and family?NOTE: More information about the film is available at the film's website: http://www.anyoneandeveryone.com/Fred Bowers, Affirmation Chapter At Largehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252228605125897757noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-53403643793915860612007-10-07T14:46:00.000-07:002008-02-02T18:08:17.928-08:00Washington DC ConferenceWhat did you think of the Washington DC Conference? What were, in your opinion, some of the highlights? Is there anything you would have done different?Fred Bowers, Affirmation Chapter At Largehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252228605125897757noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1170773079547938172007-02-06T06:43:00.000-08:002007-03-02T07:19:54.960-08:00Coming Out to Your DoctorDo you think it’s a good idea to come out to your primary care giver?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1167522886113285412006-12-30T15:53:00.000-08:002007-01-13T16:47:55.260-08:00Gay MoviesWhat's your favorite gay-related movie and why?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1162655626297438042006-11-04T07:53:00.000-08:002008-02-02T18:05:36.931-08:00Portland ConferenceWhat did you think of the Portland Conference? What were, in your opinion, some of the highlights? Is there anyhting you would have done different?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1153325762255341332006-07-19T09:14:00.000-07:002007-01-05T19:58:33.880-08:00How to Be a PioneerJuly 24 is Pioneer Day. How can we gay & lesbian Mormons be pioneers?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1150944763735172152006-06-21T19:49:00.000-07:002006-06-21T19:52:43.770-07:00Experiences in Non-LDS ChurchesSince coming out, have you visited or joined any non-LDS Church? How has your experience been?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1147804240362291372006-05-16T11:29:00.000-07:002006-11-13T12:00:06.533-08:00Interview with HinckleyIf you had a chance to have an interview with Gordon B. Hinckley, what would you tell him?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1145487130532118762006-04-19T15:51:00.000-07:002007-03-15T19:49:55.246-07:00Gay Mormons & GarmentsDid you continue wearing your garments after coming out? How long and why? If not, why not?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1144096193889067872006-04-03T13:25:00.000-07:002007-02-05T21:23:38.970-08:00Should gay youth go on a mission?I'm 17 years old and gay. Should I go on an LDS mission? NOTE: Due to human error, we accidentally erased last week's postings on this important topic. For this we apologize. Please consider posting again.Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828840.post-1138548398549933232006-01-29T07:23:00.000-08:002006-01-29T07:26:38.563-08:00Romantic GesturesWhat's the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?Affirmationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349253517553263550noreply@blogger.com4