Gay Mormon Forum

We had over 75 at the LDS LGBT/SSA Social last night in SLC. Jamison Manwaring provided us a terrific venue at American Towers (next door to the Hilton where we met two months ago). The rooftop setting was beautiful for the BBQ…and especially when it got dark and we could see all the lights of the city. After the BBQ with main host Reconciliation providing the BBQ meat we met in the community room where MC, Tom DeVroom, Reconciliation leader and member of Affirmation and Family Fellowship called on all the different sponsoring groups for announcements and then we all enjoyed some terrific community singing led by Christian Harrison and Dan Christenson. We had a member of the Stake Presidency from the SL Liberty Stake show up with his wife who met some of the crowd. Thanks to all the different groups working together we had a wonderful turnout including many youth and BYU USGA plus a good mix of parents/allies from Family Fellowship and from out of town.

LDS LGBT SSA PRIDE WEEKEND SOCIAL

Join Us

“ON THE ROOF”

Presented by Affirmation, Reconciliation, Family Fellowship, Mormons Building Bridges, USGA-BYU, and others.

For the Friday kicking off Salt Lake’s Pride Festival, we plan on BBQing on the roof of American towers. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring your own steak, chicken or tofu if you want to get fancy. Bring a salad, drinks, chips or dessert.

The view is great and it’s a fun place to hang out and chat. It would be a good idea to bring some lawn chairs to make sure there are enough.

The community room inside the building has also been reserved for that evening if there is bad weather then we can use the room.

The social itself begins at 7, with a brief message and musical number at 8.

Come at 6 p.m. for those who want to sing in the Outreach choir and practice in the Community Room. Would YOU like to join the choir ? They are preparing for fireside and Christmas performances. Come and check it out.

There is parking underneath the building where you can park for $2. Let the guard know the party you are attending.

Exit on 500 south and go east. Turn left (North) on West temple. Turn right (East) on 300 south. Enter the Republic parking garage on the left.

. You will find the entrance to the South Tower at the south end of the parking garage. Bring in your parking stub for validation. We will have signs posted to find the community room. Call Jamison if you have any problems 801-792-1517.
Directions to the community room and roof will be posted when you come in the bldg.

Tom and June Kerby are this month’s hosts. They are enthusiastically welcoming us all to their beautiful South Jordan home. Their game room awaits ! Pool table, ping pong, Wii, etc.

This month’s spiritual message will be presented by Sara Jade Woodhouse. Among her many activities, Sara is an actor/director/writer and currently is an adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College.

May’s musical performance will be by Brent Kerby on the piano.

The menu will include Pork Pibil (a la “Once Upon a Time in Mexico”) and Chicken Tikka Masala. Side dishes are provided by guests, pot luck style, so bring something you like-and like to share !

The Outreach Choir directed by June Kerby will practice prior to the social at 6 pm.
PRESENTED BY : Affirmation, Family Fellowship, Reconciliation, Mormons Building Bridges, USGA-BYU, and other friends.

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Directions : 11372 Pervenche Lane, South Jordan, UT

(Pervenche Lane is about 1850 W.)

-From intersection of Redwood and 11400 S, go West on 11400

-first right (Portabello)

-first left (Pervenche)

Please join us Saturday April 27, 2013 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the SanTan Elegant Conference center in Gilbert, AZ.

We invite all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Mormons, and those who experience same-sex attraction, to gather together in a spirit of fellowship and understanding with loved  ones, family, and fellow members of the LDS Church for a conversation on the experience of LGBT/SSA Mormons.

Keynote speakers include: Mitch Mayne, an openly-gay Latter-day Saint who serves as executive secretary in his ward in San Francisco and is a commentator and blogger on LDS-LGBT issues and Robert Rees, PhD, who has served as a bishop and as a member of the Baltic States Mission Presidency and who currently teaches Mormon Studies at GTU Berkeley.

The program will also include a Panel Discussion with LGBT/SSA Mormons from Arizona, inspiring Music, and additional opportunities for Sharing.

View the full program here.

Light lunch will be served.

This conference is hosted by local members of the LDS Church.

Our hope is to build a community of Latter-day saints where LGBT/SSA Mormons feel loved and supported. Similar to the many conferences being held across the country, this will be the first event of its kind in Arizona and will hopefully lead to more understanding, friendships, and conversation.

Announcing our March LDS LGBT Social! Please join in a Fabulous evening of Food, Friends, and Fun! All SSA/LGTB’s and those who love them are invited! All ages welcome!

Friday, March 1, 7:30 pm at the home of Sarah Nicholson. (Directions below)

The hosts will be providing a delicious main dish, so please bring your favorite hourderve, dessert, or finger food as a potluck.

As with our other socials the evening will include a short spiritual thought and musical number given by special guests. Karaoke and socializing too! PLEASE COME!

Directions:

5342 Ted way
West Valley City, UT 84120

From the south, take I-15 to 2-15 then get off at 4700 South. Turn left (West) on 47th and then turn right on 2700 west or another road such as Bangerter Highway and head north to 4100 South. Turn left and drive West on 4100 for 5-10 minutes. Then turn left on 5240 West (John way–or 5310 west if you miss the first turn. There is a light at 5200 west so it is almost immediately after the light.) Turn left on 4160 south (Ted way) and the house is on the right, nearly at the end of the road before it turns.

Coming from the north, take I-15 to highway 201 west, then take the 5600 West exit and turn left. Continue south to 4100 south and turn left. Take the second right onto 5310 West. Turn left, then right, then right again onto Ted Way. My house is a few houses down on the right.

Announcing our
February LDS LGBT/SSA Awesome Social/potluck dinner!

This will be held at The home of Wade and Yvette Zobell on Friday, February 1 , at 7:30
P. M. The evening will include a pot luck dinner with the main dish of honey ham provided by the hosts/sponsors! Please bring a simple side dish to share.

Anyone LGBT or SSA is invited as well as straight allies, family and friends! You are all welcome!
This is a place where you can be completely authentic in your sexuality and in your spirituality. There will be a dinner, brief spiritual thought and a fantastic musical number. Looks like there might be a little dancing for those who are interested! !

Directions:

6433 Bullriver Rd, Highland, Utah (just east of Lehi).
From I-15 take the Highland/Alpine Exit and go East on the Timpanogos Highway for 7 minutes. When you come to Smith’s Marketplace turn North (left) at stoplight (Highland Blvd). Continue North 1 mile until you see Bullriver Rd on the right. Turn right on Bullriver Rd. Go to 6433 Bullriver Rd. (11th house on the right) (Red brick and rock rambler). You can park along the street and lots of parking is available a little East of the house. You’ll see a big park like block with no houses.