We tend to name GodWith easy labelsCreatorFather MotherGod is also a God of ExitsA witness to injusticeA divine companion in sufferingGod-who-weepsGod-who-sits-with-us-in-our-griefGod who holds us in our life-and-deathGod of messy complicationGod of unyielding sadness.Yes, I...
Guest post by Victoria Hutchings, President of the Bay Area Chapter of Affirmation Issac’s trans blessing was in good hands with my friend Kimberly leading, my only job was to find folx to fill...
A couple of years ago, I wrote about the women’s blessing I and a few of my ward sisters did for my oldest’s baptism, right after the confirmation. Today I’d like to share about...
In November 2015, the church issued an exclusion policy regarding LGBTQ+ families and their children. You may remember the perspectives of queer women, women in mixed-orientation-marriages, women who are daughters of queer parents, and...
Cross-posted at Ordain Women. “As your mothers and sisters in Christ, we are here to support you and bless you this day.” Almost a year ago, my daughter sat in a camping chair on...
by Becca I have two daughters. At the time of my first daughter’s birth I am a mostly-orthodox Mormon. We do her baby blessing at my mom’s house. We live out of state, and...
by Emily U My baby girl was recently blessed at home. It was a very small gathering, with just my family, our bishop, and our home teacher present. Our extended families listened in via...
by Zenaida In the days leading up to the prophet’s martyrdom, Emma was undoubtedly feeling the strain of so much persecution, and sought a blessing from her husband. Because he was unavailable to fulfill...
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