The 2018 North Star Conference is a faith-affirming resource for LDS individuals who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and wish to live a Christ-centered life. Hear firsthand accounts of LGBT individuals and families as they navigate the complex journey of reconciling faith with sexual orientation and gender identity.

This conference is a great resource for families and church leaders who want to understand this complex subject in the context of the gospel.

Highlights of the conference to be held March 15-17, 2018 at the Provo Utah Marriott Hotel & Conference Center:

• Keynote addresses and featured presenters, including:
  • Stephanie Clark Nielson. (Watch Elder Jeffrey R. Holland recount her story in his general conference talk, “Like a Broken Vessel.” (See video below.)
  • Thomas Mark Zuniga and Elliott Gladwin of the Your Other Brothers podcast.
  • Tom Christofferson, author of That We May Be One.
  • See a list of featured presenters.
• Breakout sessions for SSA/gay men, SSA/gay women, transgender, spouses/couples, parents, family, and friends.
• Youth/teen program.
• Leadership sessions for Church leaders, featuring Kurt Francom of LeadingLDS.
• Special musical performance by David Archuleta during the Saturday afternoon keynote session. (Open to registered conference attendees only.)

Learn more

• See the schedule for the 2018 North Star Conference
• Register by January 28 to take advantage of discounted early-bird rates

Additional resources:

• North Star also sponsors a series of videos. Watch True to Him Videos of LDS with Same-Sex Attraction and Gender Identity Issues
• See the Church’s website MormonandGay.lds.org
• See a list of LDS Resources for Same-Sex Attraction

Watch Elder Holland’s October 2013 General Conference talk, “Like a Broken Vessel.” Story about Stephanie Clark Nielson.