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Some of these Updates contain information about news articles, programs, or events on the subject of same-sex attraction. Although they may not be sponsored by Evergreen, we make you aware of them so you can watch, read, or participate if you choose to do so. Providing such information does not imply endorsement by Evergreen. 

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Update 2009-08-10: Evergreen Response to APA Report

Update 2009-08-09: Groundbreaking Research On Sexual Orientation Change to be Presented at APA Convention

Update 2009-08-08: Evergreen Responds to APA Resolution

Update 2009-07-23: NARTH Releases Important Landscape Review of the Literature

Update 2009-06-10: Emotional Longing in Men

Update 2009-05-13: Popular Italian Ex-gay Song & Video

Update 2009-04-27: Wives' Conference

Update 2008-12-10: Year-end Report

Update 2008-09-17: Evergreen Annual Conference this weekend.

Update 2008-08-31: Call for help with video testimonies

Update 2008-08-11: Small therapy group to begin soon in the Salt Lake area.

Update 2007-12-27: Year-end review from the Executive Director and request for donations.

Update 2007-11-22: New Study Finds Christian Counseling Effectively Assists Leaving Homosexual Life-Style: Study also finds leaving the lifestyle not psychologically harmful. Review of a landmark new book titled Ex-Gays? A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation.

Update 2007-11-13: Desert Stream Newsletter

Update 2007-11-04: Article in Christianity Today About the Ex-Gay Movement explains that research shows positive outcomes and that the ex-gay movement is clearer about what it has to offer.

Update 2007-08-23: A new CD-ROM gives an introduction to Evergreen. You can view it on Evergreen's Web site, on the top 8 video Web sites, or order a copy of the CD-ROM from Evergreen's bookstore.

Update 2007-08-09: A story that appeared in the Church News on Saturday, July 21, 2007 entitled "Their lives' roads paved with sorrow: Men dealing with same-sex attraction share their stories."

Update 2007-07-27: A story that appeared in the Deseret News on July 27, 2007 "LDS leaders speak out on same-sex attraction: Pamphlet attempts to clarify stance on issue" about the new Church pamphlet God Loveth His Children.

Update 2007-07-04: Story from WorldNetDaily that describes a leader in the gay rights movement who says God liberated him from homosexuality.

Update 2007-05-11: Focus on the Family's Web-based magazine for college students, Boundless, recently featured the stories of two Christians who detail their own struggle to reconcile their spirituality with their sexuality.

Update 2007-05-02: On May 1-2, PBS broadcast a four-hour special "The Mormons." This newsletter contains the transcript of an interview with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland on the subject of homosexuality.

Update 2007-03-30: Text from an article that appeared in the Deseret News "Gay LDS men detail challenges: 3 who are married give some insights to therapist group."

Update 2007-03-16: Exodus International issued a press release in response to the Montel Williams show that aired today entitled "HOMOSEXUALITY…CAN IT BE CURED?"

Update 2006-10-02: How to Get the Message Out. In several of the workshops at the 2006 Evergreen Annual Conference, the question was discussed about how to get out the word about Evergreen. Several ideas and experiences were shared that may be of help to you.

Update 2006-04-17: Pro-family groups today defended the ex-gay movement and the truth that homosexuals can change against a broadside assault launched Thursday by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF).

Update 2006-04-06: Gay Issues and Public Schools. In 2005, 14 high schools in the Salt Lake area had Gay Straight Alliances. There are many in all cities across the country. This newsletter contains information that may be helpful to you:

Update 2006-03-31: EDITORIAL: Soulforce: A Chance to Take the High Road. Information about the visit to Provo on April 10 by Soulforce Equality Riders who planned to "tell BYU that their anti-gay rhetoric causes [gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender] suffering."

Update 2006-03-18: We recently sent you information about a CBS "60 Minutes" program that aired on Sunday, March 12 titled "GAY OR STRAIGHT?" We thought you'd be interested in a response to this program by Warren Throckmorton, PhD, a professor at Grove City College.

Update 2006-03-11: Information about the CBS program "GAY OR STRAIGHT?" that aired Sunday, March 12, on 60 Minutes.

Update 2006-02-11: An article on MSN recently reported the view that some homosexuals can change. The perspective divides Christians and therapists alike

Update 2006-01-01: As you set your new year's resolutions, you may want to consider one of the following programs that many have found helpful, such as Sports Programs, Adventure in Manhood, Journey Into Manhood, and Sexual Addiction Recovery programs.

Update 2005-11-30: Swedish Court Acquits Pastor Ake Green. For the first time, a nation has passed judgment on whether the biblical position on homosexuality constitutes hate speech. In a 5-0 decision, the Swedish Supreme Court today acquitted Pastor Ake Green of charges he committed a hate crime by preaching a sermon that condemned homosexuality.

Update 2005-11-22:"The Battle Over Gay Teens" was the cover story of Time magazine on Oct. 10, 2005. This newsletter summarizes points from the article.

Update 2005-10-07: Welcome to the Evergreen Update e-mail newsletter which will keep you informed of Evergreen news and activities. To reduce mailing costs, we would like to distribute our quarterly newsletter by e-mail. (The previous printed newsletter was known as The Journey.

July 2005 The Journey Newsletter. This newsletter requires the Adobe Acrobat program to view it. If you don't have Acrobat, click here to download it free.

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July 2003 The Journey Newsletter. This newsletter requires the Adobe Acrobat program to view it. If you don't have Acrobat, click here to download it free.