Information for Church Leaders
North Star’s Mission is to be a faith-affirming resource for Latter-day Saints navigating sexual orientation and gender identity who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
North Star International is a non-profit organization and
an Independent Advocate with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Reduced price tickets for Church Leaders
Qualification for reduced priced Conference Tickets include:
- Currently serving in a role of ministry to tother (i.e., any stake or ward leadership or support callings, including presidencies, teachers, and church employees.)
- Do not identify as SSA/GI/LGBT yourself
- Must include your position of current service, ward, and stake on the registration form
As a church leader, counseling with individuals who experience same-sex attraction or gender identity issues, you may wish to better understand the unique challenges and opportunities these individuals and their families are facing.
North Star offers a forum to engage in an open, candid dialogue leading to greater understanding, compassion and empathy. Learn how to offer support, to discuss sensitive subjects, discover faith-promoting resources, and understand how you can help foster a culture of love and support within your congregations.
You will come away with insight from Latter-day Saints who personally experience same-sex attraction or gender identity issues and are seeking to live their lives in accordance with gospel principles. We have the greatest respect for established church doctrine, and North Star can be a resource in building bridges of understanding.
The North Star Conference offers sessions uniquely relevant to church leaders seeking to understand how to best minister to those in their stewardship. Discounted registration is available for both in-person and virtual attendance.
The North Star Conference, held annually, features keynote sessions, and a host of topical breakout sessions facilitated by church leaders, scholars, and mental health professionals as well as individuals who personally experience same-sex attraction or gender identity issues and are striving to live their lives in accordance with the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Leadership Sessions
There are breakout sessions at the conference designed specifically for Church Leadership. While these sessions contain content for church leaders, you are not restricted from attending any other session. The complete list of this year’s breakout sessions can found on this website. However, sessions that may be of particular interest to church leaders will be included here as they are confirmed.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training Workshop
This training is free to anyone who wishes to attend. It is held on Thursday, February 27, at 3:00pm, prior to the Conference Opening Social. Learn more here.
Location:
4917 South Viewmont Street (2085 E.)
Holladay UT 84117
In the Relief Society Room.
Opening Social Service Project
Our service project, held during our opening social dinner, is helping put together life-saving Turtle Shelter vests. Learn more about The Turtle Shelter project at turtleshelterproject.org.
Location:
4917 South Viewmont Street (2085 E.)
Holladay UT 84117
In the Cultural Hall.