Joshua Behn Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend me your ears…So begins one of the most famous monologues in the Shakespeare cannon, and one which could probably rank grand enough for Marc Antony, himself. Like that statesman, I appear before a group of my peers, anxious to say the words that are needed for the moment. But, [...]
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Thank You
David Melson This is the last Messenger that you will receive from me as President, and so it seems appropriate to step back and take a look at the past three years. When I first ran for President (Executive Director then), I said that I wanted to serve for three years; you have graciously supported [...]
The Miracles of This Season
Joshua Behn Affirmation Calendar 2012 January 25-29 Creating Change Conference in Baltimore The holiday season is upon us, and preparations are being made in households across the world. Here in Honolulu, lights have been strung and the 8-foot “Shaka-Claus” is sitting in his perch in front of the city office. For my own preparations, tomorrow [...]
Celebrate!
David Melson Affirmation Calendar December 8-9 Anniversary – Affirmation was organized nationally in Los Angeles (1979) December 9 Sunstone Christmas Party in Salt Lake City December 11 Family Home Evening in South London 2012 January 25-29 Creating Change Conference in Baltimore It has been a busy week. I am in Seattle today, checking out the [...]
Gratitude
Mary England Affirmation Calendar November Transgender Awareness Month November 9 Affirmation DC Chapter to Host Thanksgiving Dinner November 12 Gender Conference in Salt Lake City November 19 Deadline to send in your ballot December 1 World AIDS Day December 8-9 Anniversary – Affirmation was organized nationally in Los Angeles (1979) 2012 January 25-29 Creating Change [...]
Affirmation: For Refuge and Service
Colby Goddard Affirmation Calendar October 23 Portland Chapter to Celebrate Halloween November 4-6 Circling the Wagons Conference in Salt Lake City November 19 Deadline to send in your ballot December 1 World AIDS Day December 8-9 Anniversary – Affirmation was organized nationally in Los Angeles (1979) My name is Colby Goddard. My story is probably [...]
Occupy This!
David Melson Affirmation Calendar October 17-21 Pride Week in University of Utah, Westminster College November 4-6 Circling the Wagons Conference in Salt Lake City November 19 Deadline to send in your ballot December 1 World AIDS Day December 8-9 Anniversary – Affirmation was organized nationally in Los Angeles (1979) It has been a busy week [...]
It’s National Coming Out Day
Mary England Coming Out Resources Coming Out Stories Affirmation Calendar October 11 National Coming Out Day October 15 Deadline to pre-register for Seattle Conference October 15 Deadline to renew your membership if it’s expired and you want to vote October 17-21 Pride Week in University of Utah, Westminster College November 4-6 Circling the Wagons Conference [...]
Hope Endures
Joshua Behn Suicide Prevention and Awareness The Trevor Project Affirmation Resources for LGBT Youth Affirmation Suicide Memorial Affirmation Calendar October 11 National Coming Out Day October 15 Deadline to Pre-register for Seattle Conference October 17-21 Pride Week in University of Utah, Westminster College November 4-6 Circling the Wagons Conference in Salt Lake City December 1 [...]
Celebrate the Journey
Enlarge David Melson Conference Pictures Conference Videos Pre-register for Seattle Affirmation Calendar October 1 Moab to Hold First Gay Pride Festival October 2 Fireside and Mission Reunion in Salt Lake City October 11 National Coming Out Day October 15 Deadline to Pre-register for Seattle Conference November 4-6 Circling the Wagons Conference in Salt Lake City [...]