Affirmation news from September of 2013

Memorial Service for David Melson Scheduled
It Will Be Held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM

 by Hugo Salinas
 September 2013
 David's Memorial Page
 A memorial service for former Affirmation President David Melson will be held on Saturday, October 12, at 2:00 PM at the headquarters of the Human Rights Campaign located at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Nearest Metro Stop: Farragut North.
 David served as Affirmation President for three terms (2009 – 2011). A Memorial Page dedicated to David is posted at www.affirmation.org/ DavidMelson.
 For questions about the service, please contact Fred Bowers.


Affirmation to Broadcast Conference Sessions
September 14 at 8:00 PM and September 15 at 11:30 AM, Mountain Time

 by Hugo Salinas
 September 2013
 For the first time in its history, Affirmation will broadcast live via the internet two plenary sessions of our annual conference.
 On September 14, at 8:00 PM Mountain Time (UTC-06), we will broadcast An Evening of Affirmation, a program that will include speeches Judy Finch and Barb and Steve Young, a dance performance, and a musical number by the Affirmation Choir.
 On September 15, 11:30 AM Mountain Time (UTC-06), we will broadcast the Closing Luncheon, which will include the presentation of the 2013 Mortensen Award, a speech by Erika Munson, a musical performance by The One Choir. Brus Leguás Contreras, President of Affirmation Chile, will address the conference via Skype from his home in Chile.
 In order to watch events, visit http://affirmation.org/live.


Affirmation to Hold Nauvoo Retreat
First Weekend of May, 2014

 by Hugo Salinas
 September 2013
 Facebook Invite
 Affirmation is planning to hold a spiritual/leadership retreat in Nauvoo, IL, during the first weekend of May. The dates are May 2-4, 2014, but they may be extended from Thursday May 1 to Monday May 5.
Tentative Program •Thursday Evening or Friday Afternoon: Meet in St. Louis and carpool (3 hours)
• Friday Evening: Opening Sessions & Dinner
• Saturday Morning: Breakfast & Workshops
• Saturday Afternoon: Historic Tours
• Saturday Evening: Dinner and Evening Program
• Sunday Morning: Devotional, Testimonies & Lunch
• Sunday Afternoon or Monday morning: Carpool to St. Louis
Session Topics: General Spirituality • Mormon Spirituality and History • Leadership for your Life and your Community
 Mark the date! More information will be posted at http://nauvoo.affirmation.org.