2018: Sexual Identity: Recognizing Competing Scripts, Narratives, & Counter-Narratives

Gender Identity/Trans, SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: Names create realities. Join us for a discussion of how naming and scripts function in the lives of people navigating same-sex sexuality and faith. Learn how to recognize different names and scripts while identifying ways you can be more...

2018: Panel: Tools for Thriving in a Mixed-Orientation Marriage

Couples, Spouses, SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: With so few people who seem to really understand the issues surrounding gender identity, it can difficult to find support. This panel will discuss the complexities of creating a support network including topics of communicating to others what you...

2020: SSA Women Facilitated Discussion: Closed Door Session

SSA Women

Session Description: This will be facilitated by Shannon Rants as a safe place to ask questions, listen, and hold space for each other who are navigating same-sex attractions. Target Demographic: SSA Women Closed Door Session: No video is available Presenter Shannon...

2020: How I Fit in God’s Plan

Gender Identity/Trans, SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: Figuring out how to make our lives work within the framework of the gospel while dealing with attractions to the same sex or challenges around gender identity can be a complex and challenging experience. Listen to and learn from the powerful...

2020: “Broken Together”: Living and Thriving in a Mixed-Orientation Marriage

Couples, SSA Women

Session Description: Ben and Tami’s anthem of their love is encapsulated in a song by Christian music band Casting Crowns called “Broken Together.” Coming to terms with Tami’s bisexuality has been one of the heaviest yet beautiful challenges...

2020: How to Heal From Broken Female Connections

SSA Women

Session Description: Tired of always giving? Tired of being lonely? Tired of being hurt? We’ll explore how to move through the pain that we have experienced with other women and how to take steps towards healing withing, with others, and with God. Target...

2020: It is Christ That Makes Us Whole

Gender Identity/Trans, SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: Are my options really only to endure patiently (and painfully) within the gospel or to leave it behind and live my life joyfully according to my sexual orientation or gender identity? In this session we will discuss this question and explore how...

2020: Panel: Alone, But Not Lonely

SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: Anyone can experience loneliness, it’s not just something single people experience. Loneliness can appear in a wide variety of contexts, whether it’s standing alone in your beliefs, experiences, choices, or simply physically alone. In...

2020: Panel: Staying Strong While Going Through Church Discipline

SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: One of the most challenging times a Latter-day Saint may face in their religious journey may be when they must navigate and endure the church discipline process. In this panel session, we will hear from those who have been able to faithfully work...

2020: Panel: Open to the Idea of Being Married

SSA Men, SSA Women

Session Description: The “M” word is a pretty big deal. How do I even know if it’s for me? What do I need to know for it to work? Is it worth it? How can I develop the faith, hope, or love necessary to succeed in this important relationship? Bring...