Sunstone was started to “raise the questions, pursue the discussions, and bear the witness worthy of a living faith that is both intellectually vigorous and spiritually discerning.” This creative tension between faith and intellect has driven, and challenged, Sunstone for 50 years. As Sunstone marks its golden jubilee, we invite scholars, thinkers, artists, activists, and community members to contribute to a landmark symposium examining Mormonism's past, present, and future through the legacy of independent discourse.
For example:
- · What shifts occurred in Mormon theology, philosophy, and intellectual discourse from 1974 until now? What previous movements gave these changes their starts?
- · How did independent forums, such as Sunstone and the myriads of online forums, shape Mormon discourse?
- · How has Mormon culture adapted to (or resisted) changing social views on gender and sexuality, race and diversity, globalization and colonialism?
- · What creative works have defined or presaged these changes?
- · How have politics shifted in the church over the past 50 years?
- · When has independent discourse gone awry?
- · How have faith transitions changed?
- · How does faith play a role (or not) in post-Mormon life?
- · What “spiritually discerning” ideas have been especially influential?
- · How, and of what, should we “bear witness” today?
- · What does “a living faith” mean in today’s world?
The call for papers has closed.
To submit a late proposal, email Grace@Sunstone.org the following:
- Proposed session title
- Names and emails of ALL session speakers
- Bios for all speakers
- Proposed session abstract
- Preferred day (Friday, August 1st or Saturday August 2nd)
- Preferred Session Length (30, 60, or 90 minutes)
Only a limited number of papers and panels will be accepted. Please get your proposals in early. Acceptance notices will be sent out via email the last week of April, 2025.
Submissions will be accepted according the following criteria:
· Does the content reflect the values of our mission statement to host an open forum, expresses rich spiritual, intellectual, social, and artistic qualities of Mormon history and contemporary life with responsible and respectful interchange?
· Does it bring value to our symposium? Is it thoughtful/substantive?
If you have any questions, or would like to submit a late proposal for consideration, please email our Events Manager Grace Pool at Grace@Sunstone.org
Submitting Proposals for Regional Conferences and Other Events
If you would like to submit a proposal for one of our events (not the Salt Lake Summer Symposium), please email Grace Pool at Grace@Sunstone.org
Regional events function in a different way than the Salt Lake Summer Symposium. They are smaller, more casual gatherings around the world and much of the program content is curated. If you would like to propose an idea, please do so by email.
EMAILS MUST INCLUDE:
Subject line of email: Proposal for [title and date of] Conference
Body of email: Must contain abstract of presentation, proposed presentation time, bio and contact info for all presenters.
To submit an ad or an article to be published by Sunstone, please review our Ads and Submissions page here.
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Sunstone is a 501(C)3 nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Do you accept submissions for publication? I have a 4,875 word essay, the subject is Reconciling Science and religion, from the LDS perspective. Its a ground breaking work that has been over forty years in the making. 435-623-4725
Do you have any locations or dates as yet for regional conferences?
I am interested in doing a paper which called: “God, the Latter-day Saints and the LBGT community”. Subtitle: does God love everyone
Scriptures referenced include but are not limited to:
Mark 7: 5-13
John 8: 4-7
Duet 32: 20 et al
Rom 3:
Ellen DeGenerous, Mayor Pete, Juliette Binoche etc.
Unfortunately I have missed the deadlines for the summer meeting, but if you are interested in the topic, I am sure some future meeting would do for presentation.
Would you happen to know the date of the Sunstone Symposium in Short-Creek (Colorado City), Southern Utah, for 2020?
Thank you.