Latter-day LGBTQ+: Melissa Heaton
Melissa Heaton* knows she’s been pansexual for a while. She describes that as being attracted to people based on who they are, not based on their outward appearance or gender….
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Latter-day LGBTQ+: Preston Jenkins
Preston Jenkins, a junior studying public relations at UVU, was the second of nine kids in his LDS family. Preston knew that he was born gay. When he hit puberty,…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Kendra Hamblin
Kendra Hamblin’s coming out story is quite unique. During the general conference in fall 2017, a semi-annual broadcasted meeting for LDS members, President Dallin H. Oaks spoke on a topic…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Daniel Little
Daniel Little, a sophomore studying political science, was born in St. George and has lived in Highland most of his life. After returning home from his mission in New York…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Connor Smith
Connor Smith* spends many mornings praying in his car, putting his head on the steering wheel, looking up at God and just talking to him. Connor describes his relationship with…
Latter-day LGBTQ+: Personal experiences of growing up LGBTQ+ in the LDS faith
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ stance on LGBTQ+ issues has often been a topic of discussion for many members and non-members alike. For those that are both…
