north Star archive
Keynote & Breakout Sessions
2025: Q&A With North Star Presidents About Their Experience in Church Leadership: A Panel Discussion for Church Leaders
Session Description: Join us for a Q&A for Church Leaders with past, present and future North Star Presidents. Our presidents share their personal experiences in this community as well as their...
2025: Creating Zion by Better Supporting SSA/GI/LGBTQ Latter-day Saints
Session Description: Join us for a gospel based approach to better support our SSA/GI/LGBTQ Latter-day Saints.Target Demographic:GeneralPresentersRichard Ostler
2025: My Story: Prove Me Now Herewith
Session Description: In scripture, God offers a challenge before promising to pour out the "windows of Heaven" upon our heads: "Prove me now herewith." Throughout my life, I have experienced that...
2025: My Story: The Universal Language of Love
Session Description: As the mother of five adult children, including a gay son, a bisexual daughter, and a non-binary child, Beth shares her journey of navigating faith, family, and unconditional...
2025: Staying on the Covenant Path When Loved Ones Choose a Different Way
Session Description: Watching loved ones step away from the Church can be painful. How do we navigate the choices of others while keeping our own feet firmly planted on the gospel path? Join us as...
2025: Love: How Your Definition Can Make or Break Your Relationship
Session Description: "Tell me how you were loved, and I'll tell you how you make love," says relationship expert Esther Perel. Our capacity to love is shaped by how we were loved, and while this may...
2025: Walk With Jesus and Never Walk Alone
Session Description: Coming Soon!Target Demographic:GeneralPresentersGanel-Lyn Condie
2025: Navigating Church Discipline with SSA and Transgender Experiences
Session Description: Navigating church discipline, particularly for individuals experiencing same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, is a deeply personal and transformative journey. In this...
2025: Lord, I Will Follow Thee: Unity, Covenants, and Belonging in Christ
Session Description: As young single adults, the call to follow Christ feels deeply personal, especially when navigating challenges like faith, identity, and belonging—particularly questions about...
2025: Turning Life’s Complexities into Triumph: Finding Joy Through Humility and Faith
Session Description: Navigating faith, identity, and purpose can feel overwhelming, especially with the complexities of life. Have you ever struggled to reconcile your sexuality with your desire to...