Gather Conference: A Lift+Love Event is dedicated to creating inspiring, educational, and affirming spaces for Latter-day Saint LGBTQ individuals, their families, and friends. Its primary mission is to foster a sense of belonging—to one another and to Jesus Christ. Now in its third year, Gather has become the largest community of identity-affirming and faith-affirming individuals seeking to deepen their connection to Christ while embracing the reality of their individual journeys.

We invite participants to share their personal experiences and challenges with honesty, openness, and respect for all. Gather’s speakers and presenters are asked to uphold the event’s core standards, particularly the belief that LGBTQ identity and faith can coexist in a healthy and authentic life. Gather is an inclusive and welcoming space where individuals can express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or exclusion.

Gather Conference is for LGBTQ+ adults & youth and those who love them (including parents, spouses, partners, relatives, friends, community leaders, church leaders, and allies). While organizers and attendees are primarily members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, church activity is not a requirement (see “What if I’m not active…?” question below).

Anyone who wants to be associated with the gospel of Jesus Christ in any way, shape, or form is welcome (including those who aren’t active in the Church). Active members, not-so-active members, members who have questions, completely inactive members, people who have stepped away or are taking a break from the Church, people who grew up in the Church but are no longer participating, Latter-day Saint adjacent friends… you are all welcome at Gather. Everyone of any orientation or identity, whatever your path - if you want to Gather, come as you are. You will be appreciated and respected, just as you are.

Gather Conference is the largest-ever Christ-centered Conference of LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints and their friends, relatives, and leaders. We are faith-affirming and identity-affirming, respectful of personal revelation, & supportive of all paths. See “Who is Gather For?” and “What is the Mission of Gather Conference?” sections above for more information.

2024 conference highlights

2023 conference highlights

We often refer to the main Gather Conference (held annually in Provo, Utah) as Gather Conference Worldwide to distinguish it from the smaller locally-organized Regional Gather Conferences.

Gather Conference Worldwide is the original Gather Conference, which has been attended by thousands of people since 2023. We continue to welcome attendees from all over the world to Gather with us.

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You will have the option to donate to Gather Conference during the registration process. Click any red “REGISTER” button on this website to register now.

OR if you’d like to donate seperately from your conference registration, click here to donate on the Lift+Love website (select Gather Conference in the drop-down menu to specify where your donation will be used)

You will have the option to donate to Gather Conference and/or to sponsor individual registrations during the registration process. Click any red “REGISTER” button on this website to register now.

OR click here to donate to Gather Conference Scholarships on the Lift+Love website (select Gather Conference Scholarships in the drop-down menu to specify)

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