by Larry Richman | Nov 4, 2021
The Liahona magazine has published an article by a bishop who explains how he learned to understand the experiences of members who identify as LGBT and their families. Through heartfelt and open conversations, study, and relying on the Lord for understanding, he...
by Larry Richman | Mar 3, 2020
Attend the 2020 North Star conference this weekend to hear firsthand accounts from Latter-day Saint LGBT individuals and families about how they navigate the complex journey of reconciling faith with sexual orientation and gender identity. Listen to keynote addresses...
by Larry Richman | Oct 2, 2019
As is customary for the October general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, General Authorities and General Officers of the Church met this morning to be instructed by the First Presidency. In that meeting, President Dallin H. Oaks spoke...
by Larry Richman | Apr 4, 2019
Today, the First Presidency announced that children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals may now be blessed as infants and later baptized as members of the Church without First Presidency approval if the parents give permission for the baptism and...
by Larry Richman | Mar 17, 2019
Over the weekend, North Star International held its annual conference with faith-affirming Latter-day Saints, their families, and church leaders. On Saturday, they debuted the video “I am a Latter-day Saint, I am LGBTQ, and This is What I Know.” ...
by Larry Richman | Mar 12, 2019
Attend the 2019 North Star conference this weekend to hear firsthand accounts from LGBT individuals and families about how they navigate the complex journey of reconciling faith with sexual orientation and gender identity. This year’s conference is at the Sheraton in...
by Larry Richman | Aug 7, 2018
In November 2017, Elder M. Russell Ballard said, “We need to listen to and understand what our LGBT brothers and sisters are feeling and experiencing. Certainly, we must do better than we have done in the past so that all members feel they have a spiritual home...
by Larry Richman | Jul 10, 2018
Best LDS Resources to Help with Same-Sex Attraction, Gay, LGBT Same-sex attraction refers to emotional, physical, or sexual attraction to a person of the same gender. The experience of same-sex attraction is not the same for everyone. Some people may feel exclusively...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2018
“I want anyone who is a member of the Church who is gay or lesbian to know I believe you have a place in the kingdom and I recognize that sometimes it may be difficult for you to see where you fit in the Lord’s Church, but you do,” explained President M....
by Larry Richman | May 15, 2024
Church leaders can attend the North Star Conference at a reduced rate. This is a great chance for leaders to learn about same-sex attraction and gender identify from a faithful gospel perspective. Learn more about the North Star LDS Conference 2024: Understanding...
by Larry Richman | Apr 25, 2024
Registration is now open for the North Star Conference to be held at the Sheraton in Salt Lake City, June 20-22, 2024. The North Star Conference is the premier conference exploring the LGBT/SSA experience within the context of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Keynote...
by Larry Richman | Feb 29, 2024
The B.H. Roberts Foundation recently conducted a large representative survey of current and former Latter-day Saints. It gathered information on basic demographics, beliefs, and practices, and also quantified philosophical differences between these two groups. The...
by Larry Richman | Mar 20, 2023
Registration is now open for the North Star Conference to be held at the Sheraton in Salt Lake City, June 15-18, 2023. The North Star Conference is the premier conference exploring the LGBT/SSA experience within the context of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Keynote...
by Larry Richman | Jun 9, 2022
What can you say when someone you love comes out as gay? Although we may have the best of intentions, some of the words and phrases we use may marginalize rather than be helpful to someone who is LGBTQ. The article “What can you say when a family member comes...
by Larry Richman | Jun 13, 2021
Yesterday, in posts on Facebook and Instagram, Latter-day Saint singer and songwriter David Archuleta admitted that he is not sure about his sexuality. He said, “I came out in 2014 as gay to my family. But then I had similar feelings for both genders so maybe a...
