Queer Spirituality

Comfort the Afflicted; Afflict the Comfortable: Amber

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Amber, a lifelong and currently active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, walks us through her faith journey and how she has interacted with the LGBTQ+ community. Currently, Amber uses her free time to strengthen the community of Provo, Utah, and its outreach to LGBTQ+ individuals. Listen as she shares how she came to be an ally and how her faith impacts her allyship.Interview recorded on May 29, 2018, in Provo, Utah.Learn more about things mentioned in this episode:Love Loud: https://loveloudfest.com/Encircle: encircletogether.orgRichard Ostler: @Papa_Ostler, papaostler.comNovember 5 Policy: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/11/05/mormon-church-to-exclude-children-of-same-sex-couples-from-getting-blessed-and-baptized-until-they-are-18/The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: churchofjesuschrist.orgIf you are experiencing suicidal ideation, please reach out to the Suicide Lifeline or the Trevor Project.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255