“We can practice what we have been taught, to love, respect, and include all others, including gays, as children of our Heavenly Father” March 2013 Judy Finch, who is featured in one of the video clips posted on the LDS website…
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An Increase of Love
By Bryan Hendrickson I know many of us felt a fair amount of emotion over this past conference weekend. I myself went through a range of it, all the while trying to keep it all inside so that no one…
The Sacred Experience of Knowing the Other
Remarks given at the Affirmation Conference September 14, 2013 I have been cheered lately every time I pass the Lutheran church in my neighborhood. On their marquee they have transposed the words from a familiar Christian children’s song to “Jesus…
A Letter to My LGBT Brothers and Sisters
By Rachel Meigs Manwaring I feel like I’ve finally sorted through my feelings. Get ready for a novel! These last few weeks, I’ve had a little shift in my thinking and understanding. Most of you know that I became interested…
Please Stay
I write this as an activist who is not active in the church. I know that those of you who are are feeling very discouraged after General Conference this week. I know that everyone has reasons to leave the…
The Spiritual Challenge in Mormon Political Support for Gay Marriage
It is a relief that leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now publicly encouraging members of the Church to study out the issues, make up their own minds, and act and vote according to the…
More Dialogue in Chicago
Last March, I participated in a “Mormons and gays” dialogue that was held in the Chicago Stake. That dialogue emerged from a series of conversations between the local stake president and members of the Church — both gay and straight.…
Testimonies of Wholeness
A Reflection by Tawnya Smith The Affirmation conference in Salt Lake City was an affirmation of hope and love. There were many in attendance including many more families and allies than in the past, and I personally sensed a strong…
Unexpected Journey
By Anita Stephens It was February 25 2011, I night I will never forget and the day we embarked on a journey we never expected. That is the night we discovered our 2nd son Tyler was gay. We belong to…
Barb and Steve Young Speak to LGBT Mormons
Even before he opened his mouth Steve Young spoke volumes with his very presence (and his speech was relevant and entertaining). However, Barb brought down the house. She was effusive. She was both well-prepared and spontaneous. She has projected herself…