A faith-affirming space for LGBTQ+ youth

Belong Youth Conference provides a space for teens 13-18 to make connections with other teens and mentors who have walked on similar paths. This event has been designed to help build those connections, feel belonging, and how to lean into their spirituality. While belong was formed for LGBTQ+ youth who are religious or were raised in the church, all are welcome what ever their faith journey looks like. This includes siblings, friends, and allies!

Belong Utah
June 25-27, 2026

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What People Are Saying

  • “They loved it so much! They said it was the most spiritual experience of their life and that they had never felt the spirit really before. They finally felt they could be their authentic self and be religious.”

    — Parent of 2025 Participant

  • “I was surprised by how genuinely inclusive it was. I was expecting to be left out of the religious parts, but my pride leaders modified them so that I could be involved too.”

    — 2025 Participant

  • “It was so healing for me, as an adult, to see these young folks being their authentic selves without all the shame I grew up with. Belong truly is for everyone.”

    — Belong 2025 Counselor

  • “That this was such an amazing experience where I not only learned and grew so much, but had SO much fun and met so many amazing people.”

    — 2025 Participant

  • “I think what y’all are doing here is amazing and I want to be able to help it in anyway I can and help it grow and hit more kids!”

    — Belong 2025 Counselor

  • “They loved feeling safe and loved. They felt safe being authentic. They loved their pride, meeting everyone and making friends.”

    — Parent of 2025 Participant

More questions? Watch this 1 hour Q&A with the team for more in-depth information.

 

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