Get Connected

Supportive fellowship and friendship with others who share your values and commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ is a valuable spiritual tool. Within North Star, we consider that sense of community and fellowship to be one of our key values. We like to provide ways to build such positive friendships and to create a community where individuals will find support in their efforts to live the gospel and support Church leaders while also reaching out in unconditional love and ministry to our loves ones who experience homosexual attraction, some of whom may also be in gay or lesbian relationships or estranged from the Church.

To help do this, there are a number of online forums and other events North Star sponsors that we hope can help you connect with others who share your values and can be a support to you in your efforts to live the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Online Resources

Private, Email-facilitated Discussion Groups

North Star sponsors a variety of discussion groups intended to provide a moderated forum in which you can post and read messages of support, compassion, and encouragement, as well as individual experiences of doubt, fear, hope, and joy.

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Select the following group to read the rules and expectations, and request to join.

Private Facebook Group

In an effort to bring our community together, even more, and to take advantage of social media resources, we have our own secret and completely private Facebook Group. While we have a variety of email discussion groups for different demographics within our community, we only have one Facebook group for the entire North Star community. Men, women, spouses, family members and friends are all in the same group together.

Also, given the personal nature of Facebook and the amount of vulnerability involved, to join this group it is required that you use your real name, not use pseudonyms or nick names as is allowed in our Discussion Groups or Message Boards.

Join the Facebook Group

North Star-Sponsored Events

North Star sponsors a variety of events that are aimed to both build community and encourage individuals and families in their efforts to live the gospel of Christ. The following are events that would be inclusive of family members and friends of those who experience same-gender attraction:

Fall Festival

This is our annual fall fundraiser has become a harvest tradition for the whole family! This has become a highlight in the North Star community as we join together for a charity auction and to determine the finest of chili gourmets. The whole family is welcome at this event!

Events Sponsored by Other Individuals or Groups

In addition to activities and events sponsored by North Star, we provide a list of events sponsored by other individuals or groups we have reason to believe to be in general harmony with the mission of North Star and the values and standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The following are events that some folks in our community have found to be helpful, and which would be inclusive of family members and friends of those who experience same-gender attraction:

	Adventure in Manhood “Adventure in Manhood (AIM) was developed to assist men and youth who struggle with unwanted same-sex attraction (SSA). The activities and events are designed to promote healing for the emotional issues and wounds which create SSA. AIM fosters healthy bonding with men, through masculine activity, teamwork, and socialization. AIM challenges individuals physically, mentally, and spiritually in a safe circle of healthy men.” Because each man who experiences homosexual attraction is invited to bring a male mentor, often fathers or male family members or friends attend attend this weekend as well.
	Healing a Mother’s Heart “Healing a Mother’s Heart is a three-day group experience for mothers of gay and lesbian children. This is NOT a mother-daughter retreat, but a small group experience for mothers. Because of their years of experience with homosexual women, Janelle [Hallman] and her associates are in a unique position to help mothers understand and heal and strengthen their relationship with their daughters. This retreat is brought to you by Desert Hope Ministries.”
	Healing a Parent’s Heart “Healing a Parent’s Heart is a three-day group experience for parents of gay and lesbian children. This is NOT a parent-child retreat, but a small group experience for parents. Because of their years of experience with homosexual men and women, Janelle and her associates are in a unique position to help parents better understand, heal and strengthen their relationship with their son or daughter. This retreat is brought to you by Desert Hope Ministries.”
	Father/Son Healing Seminar “This unique healing seminar is a powerful weekend for you as fathers and sons to come together and get to know each other better. This is a chance for you to establish deeper connections, learn about each other’s love language, and establish a lifelong alliance of love.”
	Mother/Daughter Healing Seminar “This is the first of its kind—a safe place for mothers and daughters to gather and express love, regrets, joy, sorrow, anger and deep longings for one another. All mothers and daughters are welcome, regardless of your personal issue(s). You will be guided through a series of exercises to experience personal and relational breakthroughs. It is no longer necessary to maintain the walls that divide and separate you from one another. Come and experience the healing you desire!”