north Star archive
Keynote & Breakout Sessions
2025: My Story, Saturday
Session Description: Four individuals share their different stories. Breaking the Boundaries of Identity Stephen Done In Stephen’s “My Story,” he shares how he learned of the blessings, peace and...
2025: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Latter-day Saints who Experience Gender Incongruence
Session Description: Dr. David Haralson is the Clinical Director of Gender Harmony Institute (GHI), a mental health agency dedicated to helping those who experience gender-related distress (GRD) and...
2025: Faithful Waiting: Staying Committed to the Lord While Awaiting Blessings
Session Description: Life is full of seasons of waiting—whether for answers to prayers, personal growth, or long-awaited blessings. In this presentation, we will explore how to remain steadfast in...
2025: Father and Son: United by Love and Law
Session Description: Forthcoming.Target Demographic:Parents, SSA Men, SSA Women, GeneralPresentersEric D. SniderRocky Snider
2025: My Story, Friday
Session Description: Five individuals share their different stories. Turning Life’s Complexities into Triumph: Finding Joy Through Humility and Faith Hailey Kynaston Navigating faith, identity, and...
2025: Doctrine, Policies, & Tension
Session Description: Forthcoming.Target Demographic:Church Leader, GeneralPresentersKurt Francom
2021: Building Local Community
Session Description: Have you ever wondered how to build a local support community to help you on your journey? Who would you talk to? How would you tell others about it? These questions and many...
2021: Walk with Christ Through Faith Crisis
Session Description: In April 2020, President Dallin H. Oaks said, “Many of our members do not fully understand this Plan of Salvation, which answers most questions about the doctrine and inspired...
2021: Seeking Revelation
Session Description: Ancient brothers Nephi and Lehi reportedly received “many revelations daily” (Helaman 11:23). When was the last time YOU experienced personal revelation in YOUR life, and is it...
2025: SOGI 101 – An Introduction into Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Session Description: This session offers a compassionate and approachable introduction to understanding sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) within a Latter-day Saint context. Designed for...