Timeline of LGBTQ Mormon history in the 2020s

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This is a timeline of LGBTQ Mormon history in the 2020s, part of a series of timelines consisting of events, publications, and speeches about LGBTQ individuals, [a] topics around sexual orientation and gender minorities, and the community of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Contents

Timeline

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

See also

Notes

References

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  50. "Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Urges BYU to Embrace Its Uniqueness, Stay True to the Savior". August 23, 2021.
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  55. "Ex-North Ogden council hopeful draws fire from gay rights group". Standard-Examiner. August 24, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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  75. "Rice U. Students Vote to Sever Ties with Anti-LGBTQ University". March 31, 2022.
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  80. "Latter-day Saint leaders meet with LGBTQ advocates, find common ground at D.C. temple open house". Deseret News . April 27, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  81. "Ensign College Devotional – May 17, 2022". LDS Church . Retrieved June 25, 2025.
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  83. "Episode 540 – Lauren Harrigian: New Convert, Transgender Member". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
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  88. "BYU asks LGBTQ student to remove pamphlets from welcome bags". Today. August 23, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  89. "BYU removes LGBTQ pamphlet". Deseret News. August 26, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  90. "A call for peace: An open letter to Floridians". Tampa Bay Times. September 1, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  91. "Group of angels blocked protesters at BYU LGBTQ event". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  92. "Episode 570 – Elder Shane Carpenter: Gay Missionary & Disciple". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  93. "Conference Address by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland". ChurchofJesusChrist.org. October 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  94. "David Archuleta says leaving Mormon Church helped him live a meaningful life". NBC News. June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  95. "GOP candidate Trevor Lee ran anonymous Twitter account". The Salt Lake Tribune. September 23, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
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  97. "Episode 583 – Clare Dalton: Gay Latter-day Saint Seminary Teacher". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  98. "LDS Church comes out in support of federal legislation protecting same-sex marriage". The Salt Lake Tribune. November 15, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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  100. "President Oaks on Church Position – Respect for Marriage Act". Church Newsroom. February 11, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  101. "SLC Man Designs Pride Version of Utah State Flag That People Can Purchase". KSLTV. December 13, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  102. "Gender Harmony Institute: Utah therapy and the Cass Review". Deseret News. May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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  104. "Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson 'Sold Out' His Religion to the LGBTQ Agenda". PJ Media. May 18, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  105. "Brandon Sanderson offers class to aspiring sci-fi/fantasy authors at BYU". The Daily Universe. December 4, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  106. "Building Zion: Faithful LGBTQ Allyship with Ben Schilaty". Deseret Book Seek. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  107. "Faithful LGBTQ Allyship Criticized by Greg Matsen". YouTube. January 10, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  108. "SB16 – Transgender Medical Treatments and Procedures Amendments". Utah State Legislature. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  109. "Utah Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth". The New York Times. January 29, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  110. "Faith is a Factor in Good Mental Health". Deseret News. February 17, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  111. "LGBTQ, Religion, and Mental Health Research". Deseret News. November 27, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  112. "Utah Legislature passes ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors". Deseret News . February 17, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  113. "SUU Campus Divided Over LDS Apostle Chosen as Commencement Speaker". FOX 13. March 21, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  114. "Elder Holland Out as SUU Commencement Speaker". St. George News. April 7, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  115. "BYU Professor Speaks About Transgender Child in Class". The Cougar Chronicle. April 13, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  116. "BYU prof becomes bullying target after conservative media, senator spotlight her transgender child". The Salt Lake Tribune. April 30, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  117. "Official Statement: Salt Lake Tribune Article and Petition". The Cougar Chronicle. May 1, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  118. "Affirmation and Mormons Building Bridges founder launch Emmaus LGBTQ Ministry". The Salt Lake Tribune. May 27, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  119. "BYU Women's Conference – Allison Dayton 2023 (Sharable PDF)" (PDF). Lift + Love. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  120. "Founder of organization that promotes gender affirming medical care speaks at BYU Women's Conference". The Cougar Chronicle. June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  121. "Utah is the Most Closeted State". Cultural Currents Institute. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  122. "Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults". LDS Church. May 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  123. "Preach My Gospel (2023)". LDS Church. June 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  124. "LGBTQ youth in Heber get a place to call home". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  125. "Human Stories: Jared Oaks". Apple Podcasts (Podcast). July 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  126. "Ryan and Charlie's Wedding". Zola. August 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  127. "Cosmo as a Symbol of BYU". The Cougar Chronicle. August 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  128. "For queer BYU students, the Honor Code update picks at wounded feelings of belonging". KUER. August 30, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
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  134. "Can we go on like this?". YouTube. January 24, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  135. "A New Norm? Married Gay Mormons Get Callings & The Sacrament". Mormon Stories. January 29, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  136. "Apologies to Charlie Bird, Ryan Clifford, and the Mormon LGBTQ Community". Mormon Stories. February 6, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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  141. "LDS Church Updates Transgender Policies". The Salt Lake Tribune. August 19, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
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  143. "All Out in the Open Announcement". Apple Podcasts (Podcast). September 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  144. "Emeritus LDS general authority says gay grandchildren changed his views". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  145. "LDS apostle Dallin Oaks' gay grandson composes tribute to Matthew Shepard". The Salt Lake Tribune. October 26, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  146. "Latter-day Saints and the 2024 election: What the exit polls show". Deseret News. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  147. "Trump spends millions on anti-trans ads despite polls". ABC News. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  148. "Episode 786: Laurie Lee Hall". Apple Podcasts (Podcast). November 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  149. "BYU Blue: Why These Are Dark Days". The Salt Lake Tribune. January 5, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  150. "BYU will never back away from its LGBTQ policies, new leader says". The Salt Lake Tribune. January 24, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  151. "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Allows Flag Ban to Become Law". Utah News Dispatch. March 28, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  152. "Utah bans LGBTQ pride flags on government buildings". NBC News. March 29, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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  154. "Salt Lake City Adopts New Banners Sidestepping Pride Flag Ban". Utah News Dispatch. May 7, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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  156. "Over 5K sign petitions to recall Spilsbury from Mesa City Council". The Mesa Tribune. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
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  159. "Supreme Court Upholds Trans Health Care Bans". The New York Times. June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  160. "SB16 – Transgender Medical Treatments and Procedures Amendments". Utah State Legislature. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  161. "Shadow Faith or Organizational Breakoff?". Creighton Digital Repository. Retrieved June 25, 2025.