north Star archive
2024: You Matter, Saturday Morning Keynote
Session Description: Kurt reminds us that our individual stories matter and need to be shared. So many of us carry heavy stories—stories of pain, sadness, and lonliness. When our personal stories...
2024: I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me, Friday Afternoon Keynote
Session Description: The work of our Heavenly Father for us is to live through this life, to have this experience, and to become all He wants us to become and inherit. We often learn from the Spirit...
2024: Emotional Intelligence Unveiled: Nurturing Divine Connections Within
Session Description: Emotional intelligence opens doors to self-awareness, empathy, and deep connections, especially with the divine. How can those facing isolation or misunderstanding find...
2024: Ministering to the One (Panel of Church Leaders, for Church Leaders)
Session Description: In this session, a panel of church leaders who have counseled with their LGBT member(s), will share principles and insights on counseling with LGBT members as ward and stake...
2024: Developing a Relationship of Love and Trust With Your Child
Session Description: Parent-child relationships, which are challenging in all families, can be especially complicated when a child experiences same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. Yet, as the...
2024: Walking the Covenant Path With the Savior at Your Side When You Experience Gender Dysphoria: Part 2
Session Description: Join us for a discussion on how we have walked the covenant path while not physically acting upon our gender dysphoria. Sean and Blake will share about their experiences that...
2024: North Star Relief Society: No More “-ites” Among Us
Session Description: It’s easy to stay in our comfort zones with our “tribes” that we form. However, there’s understanding to be found as we lay down our labels, focusing on our beautiful...
2024: Transforming Your Inner Critic Into an Inner Coach
Session Description: What if that critical voice in your head actually has some positive intentions? What if, rather than attempting to silence the inner critic (which can be nearly impossible), you...
2024: Learning to Love the Law of Agency: Creating Connection Within Marriages
Session Description: Being the spouse of someone who is attracted to their same gender can feel complicated and confusing, especially at first. Join us for a closed-door discussion for spouses of...
2024: Learning How Church Leaders Can Support and Invite All to Come Unto Christ
Session Description: Come listen to faithful friends discuss how we can provide loving support and encourage covenant connectedness for all of our family and friends navigating sexual orientation...