As Pride Month continues, June invites us to reflect on themes that extend beyond celebration: freedom, family, safety, and belonging. Communities thrive when people are free to be themselves, when families are strengthened through love and understanding, and when individuals know they have a place where they are welcomed and valued. This month, several observances remind us of the importance of creating communities where every person can live with dignity, find meaningful connection, and experience…

History matters because it reminds us that the communities we enjoy today were built by individuals who believed that LGBTQIA+ people deserved connection, dignity, and hope. As we reflect on this week in Affirmation’s history, we celebrate our founding, remember those we have lost, and look ahead to the future we are building together. Among the voices that have inspired generations of Affirmation members is Sikoki Layton, whose fifth verse of Come, Come, Ye Saints…

June is a month of celebration, visibility, generosity, and connection throughout the global Affirmation community. Across the world, LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, friends, and allies are gathering for Pride events, supporting one another, building community, and reflecting on the journeys that have brought us to this moment. As Pride Month begins, we are excited to celebrate new leadership, community gatherings, opportunities to give back, and the many ways people are creating communities of safety, love, and…

Help create visible, affirming LGBTQ+ community spaces at Utah Pride on June 6–7 in Salt Lake City. Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends is excited to participate in Utah Pride 2026 on June 6–7 in Salt Lake City — and we’re inviting volunteers from across Utah to join us. Utah Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ+ community events in the Intermountain West, bringing together tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals, families, allies, organizations, and…

William Seely Bradshaw (1937–2026) lived a life defined by faith, science, and love—and used each to expand belonging for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. His legacy is one of bridge-building: between belief and inquiry, between families and understanding, and between individuals and community. A Teacher Who Expanded Possibility For nearly four decades at Brigham Young University, Bill Bradshaw taught biology with rigor, clarity, and care. Thousands of students encountered not just scientific concepts in his classroom, but…