2022: The Lord Looketh Upon the Heart (1 Samuel 16:6-13)

General

Session Description: Feelings of guilt and shame brought about by outward influences can make us feel “less than”, lead us away from the spirit, and divine unconditional love. In an effort to deal with these feelings we can turn to God and Christ, give them our whole...

2022: Being Peaceable Followers of Christ: Parents and Disciples

Parents

Session Description: Join us as we navigate the (sometimes) seemingly stormy waters of discipleship and parenting our LGBTQ children. Learn with us as we explore this truth: that loving relationships with our children and keeping our covenants are NOT mutually...

2022: Self Care 101 for Spouses

Spouses

Session Description: How are you getting your needs met? This session will focus on the four areas we need support: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. We will look at the role stress, trauma, and trust play in self-care, and define the difference between...

2022: A Christ Centered Approach – Helping Church Leaders Minister to Our LGBTQ+ Friends & Family

Church Leader

Session Description: We will highlight some of the latest research on LGBTQ+ well-being in the context of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and then focus on how we can more effectively minister to our family and friends who experience SSA and/or...

2022: Finding Peace & Coping With Gender Dysphoria

Gender Identity/Trans

Session Description: This closed-door session will offer a chance to engage in a frank conversation about the need to seek peace while coping with gender dysphoria. The safe construct of this breakout will allow you to freely talk about your experience and listen to...

2022: More Than Just a Sex Talk: Teaching Sexuality in the Electronic Era

Parents

Session Description: Today sexuality, gender identity, and sexual orientation are buzz words in school hallways creating conflict as well as inclusion for youth. Parents are asking, “How do we talk about this, when should we talk about this, and what happens if we...

2022: Becoming Wiser From Our Why’s: Vital Lessons Learned Through Staying in My Marriage

Couples, Married, Spouses

Session Description: If you have been in dark places in your marriage, and have taken those dark places to the Lord, what has He done? How have you changed? Grown? Become wiser? Reflecting on growth and becoming through our individual and unique challenges and...

2022: Lessons Learned About the Savior Through My Experience With Same-Sex Attraction

General

Session Description: Having only recently come out and dealing openly with the complexities of same-sex attraction, Dr. Galke has been overwhelmed at how completely the Savior understands him, and how consistently He is nearby to provide help and encouragement through...

2022: Finding Belonging & Community as a Gay Man in the Church

SSA Men

Session Description: Belonging and community sometimes don’t come easily if you identify as SSA or LGBT. Tradition and culture, together with shame and trauma, can create frustration for those trying to find their place both in the Church and in SSA/gay groups. Come...

2022: Spouses

Spouses of SSA Men, Spouses of SSA Women

Session Description: Come sit with spouses of those who experience same-sex attraction. During this session we will share about struggles and triumphs in our relationships. Whether you are a husband or a wife, we are excited to sit with you and share with you in a...