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During the Christmas season I have often heard the words, “It is better to give than to receive.” This began in my childhood as my parents attempted to instill in my heart a charitable instinct which they hoped would overcome greedy desires, and I believe they succeeded. For most of my life I’ve been more occupied by which gifts I would bestow upon my loved ones than interested in what they might give to me…   >>MORE

This website is a collection of conversations; conversations with Church leaders, conversations with Church members who are attracted to people of the same sex, and conversations with the loved ones of gay spouses, children, or grandchildren who are dealing with the effects of same-sex attraction in their own lives.   >>MORE

There is a unique spirit and energy present at the Voices of Hope video shoots, and the recent filming sessions held on the weekend of November 16-18 were no exception. Several of the participants, and even some of the crew, of this project share their experience encountering this special atmosphere, as well as what they’ve done to prepare for their interview, and some of the emotions they felt as they told their stories… >>MORE

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Recently a Salt Lake Tribune blog post entitled “New schism surfaces among gay Mormons” was published. In it, a quote was attributed to North Star’s President, Steven Frei. The quote did not reflect the full context of his or North Star’s position. Given that a few other organizations have made statements on reparative therapy or other sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE), some have wondered if North Star had also changed or amended its position on…   >>MORE

This edition of the Voices Podcast features Ty Mansfield moderating a panel discussion of participants and attendees of the recent Circling the Wagons conference in Salt Lake City. After a brief introduction to the history and purpose of Circling the Wagons, the panel discusses the events leading up to the conference and the controversy surrounding North Star’s participation. They also touch on how their stories and addresses were received and the warm response extended to North Star’s representatives by the organizers and attendees of CTW…   >>MORE

"…His trial of faith: feelings of same-sex attraction. He wrote me recently: ‘I am promised in my patriarchal blessing that I will have my own family someday. Whether that will occur in this life or the next, I do not know. But what I do know is that I don’t want to do anything that will jeopardize the blessings God has promised both me and my future posterity…"   >>MORE

North Star’s Voices of Hope Project is fully under way with our new Voices of Hope website coming later this month. The following is the official introduction/promo that will be included as part of the website. Watch and share with others you think may be interested in participating or helping with financial support!  >>MORE

Meet some of the members of the North Star Leadership Council. This group of leaders is open to committed Latter-day Saints who sustain the doctrines and teachings of the Church and who feel a sense of mission around strengthening and educating members of the Church with regard to same-gender attraction and related issues…   >>MORE

So, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there were a great many people who did not want me to be here today, let alone be participating, let alone be one of the keynote speakers at Circling the Wagons.Yet here I am. Here I am standing here, talking to you.There are several reasons why I have chosen to do this. I hope this talk illustrates them fully…   >>MORE

Lately we have seen the emergence of a “gentle dissent” among some of the membership of the LDS Church concerning Church doctrine on marriage, complete with a peaceful march on Temple Square in June. …   >>MORE

I just joined North Star a few months ago, and I’m so grateful to be onboard. Since I have a fresh perspective, I thought I’d make a few observations about the organization and why I think so highly of it. First and foremost, I’ve been impressed with how strongly I have felt the Spirit when I’m actively involved with North Star…   >>MORE

This episode of the Voices podcast is an interview with Laurie Campbell, the most recent addition to the North Star Executive Committee. Using the pen name Erin Eldridge, Laurie wrote a book about her experiences with same-sex attraction entitled Born That Way? A True Story of Overcoming Same-Sex Attraction. Laurie shares her journey of once living a lesbian lifestyle and her journey to peace and resolution in the gospel…   >>MORE

We’ve desired that individuals and families dealing with this unique issue would feel they are an integral part of the North Star community. We are now, for the first time, adding the TIGI Spouses online support group specifically for the spouses of those who experience gender incongruence and have invited Kathryn, who has agreed to serve as moderator of this group, to provide a bit of a personal introduction…  >>MORE

The idea for Voices of Hope was born when Kerry Harding, who had struggled as an leader in the Church on how to help those dealing with same-sex attraction, noticed that rarely were online resources about SSA faith-promoting or commandment-encouraging. He sought to create a voice for those experiencing SSA that would encourage them to live the gospel…   >>MORE

On August 25th 2012, there was a ten stake training held at the North Ogden Coldwater Stake Building on Same Gender Attraction, led and conducted by Elder Lynn Summerhays, the Area Authority Seventy. This training evolved out of a proposal to the North Ogden Coldwater Stake President by a member of North Star…   >>MORE

There is a labyrinth surrounding homosexuality that is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. More and more it seems the two sides are talking past each other. I think understanding the difference between having same-sex attractions and having homosexual desires is key to understanding how to navigate this labyrinth…   >>MORE

The annual North Star Chili Cook-off was an undoubted success this year, accomplishing its two-fold purpose to strengthen community and to raise funds. North Star members and their families met together at Murray Park on September 1st, some individuals traveling cross-country to participate. Although the weather threatened to disrupt the event, every activity progressed without a problem…   >>MORE

North Star International was pleased to hold its annual Leadership Retreat on September 1st in Murray, Utah. We were excited to welcome new members, while also reconnecting with members from previous years. This retreat is held annually in an effort to collectively brainstorm for upcoming North Star events and projects. There was much to discuss at this year’s conference…   >>MORE