DAVID SMURTHWAITE

David Smurthwaite is the fortunate partner to his eternal girlfriend, Marisa, and their four inspiring boys: Noah, Sam, Oliver, and Eliot. They have lived on five continents over the past decade and love movie nights, game nights, and fun with extended family. 

As a gender-expansive (transgender) soul, David loves every chance to educate on LGBTQIA+ topics in the Church. His hope with every conversation is a greater sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ members and allies, especially the youth and young adults.

David’s fondest Church memories have come from serving with the youth and young adults as a bishop, a youth leader, and a seminary teacher.

If you'd like to learn more about David, you can find him on Medium and Instagram.