ARIZONA LDS LGBT & FAMILY/FRIENDS

As I begin my remarks today, I’d like to repeat the words of introduction that I used in speaking to this group four years ago: “I would make two quick points as we begin: first, as you surely understand I
speak for myself only; and second, my journey is a work in progress, and thus I share my exper...

Over thousands of years of rulers, kingdoms, religions, cultural clashes, societies, and customs have defined, refined, and redefined our roles, responsibilities, behaviors, fashions, perceptions, potentials, restrictions, and destinies... all based solely on one thing: our reproductive organs.

They'...

Thank you all for being here today.  I can tell you that it means the world to your LGBTQ friends and family that you were willing to come.  We realize for some, this might be WAY outside your comfort zone for you to be here, which makes us love you all the more for making the choice to be uncomfort...

I am grateful to be speaking this morning at the 6th annual ALL Conference. I feel like I have come full circle. I participated in the first ALL conference in 2013. Not in person, but by Google search.  At that time I was in desperate need of a safe and supportive community; so this “not out,” very...

I am very happy to be with you today.  I love to meet with the Saints in new contexts.  We share so many assumptions, so much history, so many beliefs. 

I think that everything that we do benefits from singing and dancing, so we are going to sing a song. 

Four lines here to be learned:

Dear L...

I have the pleasure today to officially welcome you to the 5th annual ALL conference.  We’re glad that each of you has chosen to be here today.  Many of you have joined us for past conferences and many of you are joining us for the first time.  No matter if this is your first time with us or if you’...

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Program:

Opening Session (10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.)

Kevin Davis - Opening Remarks

Rene Frost - I'm Awesome. You're Awesome. Journey of an LGBTQ Mormon Woman

Vocal Ensemble - "Make Me An Instrument of Thy Peace"

Mindy Christensen - Acting On An Instinct To Love

- Bre...

I’m not sure what’s more awkward, me wearing dangly earings and lipstick, or me standing up here in front of all of you. Growing up I was a pretty athletic girl. You know, the neighborhood quarterback and such. I was Steve Young. I’ve always thought it would be cool not only to meet Steve, but also...

When my wife’s little sister Tanya, the baby in a family of mostly boys, was 8, I started dating her sister. I was 17, and a Sr. in high school. On Sundays I would wander over to the Petersons. Her mom would usually feed me. Then the whole neighborhood would gather in their enormous back yard to pla...

Good Afternoon, we are Reed and Linda Peterson.  Thirty nine years ago we were married in the Salt Lake Temple and are the parents of 4 wonderful children.  We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Reed has held many leadership positions including serving as Bishop twice. I...