Young Adults :: Community and Resources

There are often differences in the way those of various generations or cultures approach the issue of same-gender attraction. Because those of us who are young adult age and who are looking for support, friendship, and resources are doing so in a very different culture than those of our adult peers, we've found it helpful to seek additional support and community among other young adults who share similar life circumstances. If you are looking for greater insight into your feelings and how they will influence your life, hopefully some of the resources we've gathered here will be of some help.

We at North Star affirm that as a son or daughter of God with a divinely granted capacity to choose how you live your life, you have multiple positive and healthy options available to you. We encourage you to seek the Spirit in your life and develop a prayerful relationship with your Heavenly Father so He can give you strength and guidance that will help you meet your potential as His child.

Not only is it important to recognize that many of the well-intended resources that are available on the topic of homosexuality are unavoidably biased, it's also important to recognize that your personal relationships have a lot of influence in how you end up viewing related issues. Follow the Church's advice about choosing good friends and avoiding temptation as you seek greater personal insight on this topic.

As individuals who believe in and are trying to live according to the principles and standards of the Church, we've tried to assemble a variety of resources that will help you to move forward in the gospel in a way that will be spiritually, emotionally, and socially enriching.

Resources on this page are organized as follows:

North Star Resources

Upcoming Events

Church Resources

Other Resources

North Star Resources

These are discussion groups, articles, and personal essays created by North Star or published on the North Star website. If you'd like to share some of your feelings, experiences, or your testimony in a personal essay, please contact us.

Join North Star Young Adults discussion group

This group is for young adult men and women, ages 18-35, married or single.

Read the rules and expectations, and request to join.


Community Voices

Live the Questions
By Phillip Brown

"It Is Not Good That the Man Should Be Alone": The Virtues of Community and Friendship
By Ty Mansfield

"That Ye Love One Another"
By Samantha Stevens

Upcoming Events

North Star does not currently sponsor any specific activities or events. We do, however, provide a calendar of events sponsored by other individuals or groups which we have reason to believe are 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 events cater to, or are welcoming of, young adults:

Monday, January 21, 28
Manhattan Monday Gathering
Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Friday-Sunday, January 25-27
Journey into Manhood
Near Phoenix, Arizona

Monday, February 4
Fireside at home of Fred and Marilyn Matis
Lehi, Utah

Monday, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Manhattan Monday Gathering
Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Saturday-Sunday, February 16-17
Father-Son Healing Seminar
Baltimore, Maryland

Monday, March 3
Fireside at home of Fred and Marilyn Matis
Lehi, Utah

Monday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Manhattan Monday Gathering
Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Friday-Sunday, March 7-9
Journey into Manhood
Near London, UK

Friday-Sunday, April 4-6
Journey into Manhood
North of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6
Love, Sex, & Intimacy (LSI) Level I Healing Seminar
Baltimore, Maryland

Monday, April 7
Fireside at home of Fred and Marilyn Matis
Lehi, Utah

Monday, April 7, 14, 21, 28
Manhattan Monday Gathering
Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Church Resources

These are articles, addresses, or Church-sponsored websites that have information either specific to same-gender attraction or to broader issues that many young men and women might be faced with.

God Loveth His Children | PDF
Newly released booklet (July 20, 2007) providing counsel specific to Latter-day Saints who experience same-gender attraction

CES Firesides for Young Adults

LDS.org Email Subscriptions: Young Single Adult Gems


LDS.org Articles

Let us know of articles by Church leaders or in Church publications that have been helpful to you as a member of the Church striving to remain faithful, by emailing us.

LDS.org Gospel Library Selected Topics

Abuse | Adversity | Agency | Atonement of Christ | Body Piercing | Chastity | Conversion | Disciplinary Councils | Faith | Fall | Forgiveness | Grace | Gratitude | Hope | Internet | Love | Media | Mercy | Modesty | Movies and Television | Music | Obedience | Patriachal Blessings | Peace | Peer Pressure | Plan of Salvation | Pornography | Prayer | Prophets | Tattooing | Word of Wisdom

Other Resources

These are online discussion forums, informational websites, weekend seminars and retreats, or articles and addresses sponsored by other individuals, groups, or organizations. North Star provides the following information only as reference and the approach of particular resources may or may not fully reflect the opinions or approach of individual North Star contributors.

Online Discussion Groups

Disciples2 Online Support Group for Men
Voicings Online Support Group for Women
LDS-SSA.org Main Support Forum
LDS-SSA.org Women's Support Forum

Website Resources

Weekend Seminars and Retreats

Journey into Manhood
Sponsored by People Can Change
Men only, ages 18+

Love, Sex, and Intimacy
Sponsored by the International Healing Foundation
For youth, men, women, spouses, parents, family

Adventure in Manhood
Sponsored by Family Strategies LLC
Men only

Mother-Daughter Healing Seminar
Sponsored by the International Healing Foundation

Father-Son Healing Seminar
Sponsored by the International Healing Foundation