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Watch: Dave Checketts Opens Mission President Call, His Family's Reaction is Priceless

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Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this video.

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Elder Bednar shares statement of love and mourning after Texas school shooting

By Haley Lundberg

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Elder David A. Bednar made a statement about the school shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas.

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Gay Latter-day Saint Shares the Beautiful Way Some Members Embraced Him Following Policy Changes

By Ben Schilaty

I am not in a same-sex relationship. I have no plans to marry a man. I have no children. The November 2015 policy said nothing about gay Latter-day Saints like me. And yet when I read about the policy, I felt pain and confusion. You see, the hurt came from wondering if the church didn’t want people like me. The hurt came from feeling excluded. The hurt came from fearing that if I chose to be in a same-sex marriage that I would be erased from my people.

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One Gay Man's Powerful Journey Away from the Church and Back Again (+ Important Insights for Families and Ward Members)

By Jamie Armstrong

Editor’s Note: LGBTQ issues are sensitive and complex. The following article is about one man’s journey and is not in any way meant to suggest that his experience is the right experience for others. We thank Tom Christofferson for graciously sharing his story in an effort to foster greater understanding and a more open dialogue about LGBTQ issues in the Church.

Church Spokesperson Responds Following LGBT Rally and Protest Outside Church Office Building

Following a peaceful protest and rally outside the Church Office Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday afternoon, Church spokesman Doug Andersen made the following statement:

How April general conference helped one Latter-day Saint with same-sex attraction find belonging

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General conference isn’t always the easiest experience for Bradley S., a Latter-day Saint who experiences same-sex attraction.

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4 Valuable Resources for Latter-day Saints Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction

By LDS Living

Being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t always easy—especially if you or a loved one identify as LGBTQ or experience same-sex attraction. The Church's official website, mormonandgay.lds.org, is a great place to start. In addition, here are four valuable resources for Latter-day Saints who are personally experiencing same-sex attraction, or for those who need help knowing how to support someone close to them who is. These books, written by gospel scholars and individuals who experience it personally, are meant to provide hope, help you move forward with faith, and help you understand God’s unconditional love for you as you figure out your individual path in the gospel with His help.

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First Presidency Announces Changes in Policies Impacting LGBTQ Members and Their Children

At this wonderful general conference time, it is our privilege to bring together senior leaders of the Church from around the world to provide instruction and to unify our effort to bring God’s children closer to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This morning in a leadership session the First Presidency provided instruction on several important topics. We are pleased to share with our members and friends some very positive messages from that meeting.

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Tom Christofferson: Church Policy Change Should Remind Us to Listen with Love This Easter

Latter-day Saint author Tom Christofferson shares how the Church policy change regarding membership for children of same-sex couples should remind us to love one another this Easter season.

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BYU Valedictorian's Powerful Speech Goes Viral: "I Am Proud to Be a Gay Son of God"

By Danielle B. Wagner

CNN. Washington Post. Fox. Huffington Post. CBS. One Latter-day Saint's powerful valedictorian speech has been gaining traction as it reaches headlines across the nation.