2023: Having Empathy When Your LGBTQ Loved One Makes Choices That Don’t Align With Your Faith

Parents

Session Description: We have been told in recent years, by leaders of the Church and others, that we need to show love to our LGBTQ friends and family, even if they make choices that go against our knowledge of the truths of the gospel. How do we operationalize that...

2023: Seeing Myself in the Family Proclamation as a Single Gay Man

SSA Men

Session Description: Does God have a plan for me? Do I belong in His kingdom? These are questions that can weigh heavily on many hearts in this community and many in several other situations. In this session, Alex will share some of his story and perspectives on The...

2023: North Star Relief Society

Spouses of SSA Men, SSA Women, Women

Session Description: We are two sides of the same coin, and we are perfect to help one another. This is the first time we are bringing these two communities together at a North Star conference. We each have something to offer one other as women, and individually we...

2023: The Atonement of Jesus Christ in Action

General

Session Description: Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. (John 14:6). How do we experience His way, His truth, and His life in us? We will explore our hearts and the connections we have or can have with God, ourselves, and others. We will explore what...

2023: Identifying First as a Child of God

Gender Identity/Trans

Session Description: This session will help to get a better sense of one’s inner compass defining who we are, not what we are. No matter the letter you identify with as your label, this may possibly add a different perspective to help find acceptance and meaning...

2023: Restoration Sexuality: Rising Above Harmful, Limiting Beliefs to Live God’s Expansive Design

General, SSA Men

Session Description: The adversary is the author of both pride and shame. Too often we can feel stuck between these two approaches—either being overly prideful, or stuck in shame and isolation, when neither of them serves us well. What if there was a higher and...

2023: How to Connect With Our Kids in a Meaningful Way Without Compromising Our Values

Parents, Parents of GI/Trans Children, Parents of SSA Children

Session Description: In a world that seeks to polarize us, it is a beautiful truth that what we have in common with our children is far greater than what we don’t. Connection is the glue that binds us to each other, and making those connections simply requires...

2023: How the Armor of God Helps Me With My SSA

SSA Women

Session Description: In this session, we will look at the different parts of the Armor of God and learn what each do and how we access the power from each one. Learn how you can use your armor to strengthen you daily. Target Demographic:SSA Women Watch on Vimeo...

2024: I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me, Friday Afternoon Keynote

Church Leader, General, SSA Men, Stories, Stories: Church Leaders, Stories: SSA Men

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 line upon line, and it’s often not until it’s over that...

2024: North Star Relief Society: No More “-ites” Among Us

Women

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 similarities, and then reaching out into the world with our new perspective....