north Star archive
Keynote & Breakout Sessions
2022: The Lord Looketh Upon the Heart (1 Samuel 16:6-13)
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...
2022: Being Peaceable Followers of Christ: Parents and Disciples
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...
2022: Self Care 101 for 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,...
2022: A Christ Centered Approach – Helping Church Leaders Minister to Our LGBTQ+ Friends & Family
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...
2022: Finding Peace & Coping With Gender Dysphoria
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...
2022: More Than Just a Sex Talk: Teaching Sexuality in the Electronic Era
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...
2022: Becoming Wiser From Our Why’s: Vital Lessons Learned Through Staying in My Marriage
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...
2022: Lessons Learned About the Savior Through My Experience With Same-Sex Attraction
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...
2022: Finding Belonging & Community as a Gay Man in the Church
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...
2022: Spouses
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...