I Consecrate My Time, My Talents, and My Money to the Gay Agenda
Rum Mojito, Muddled Mint, Mango
$29.00
Out of stock
Fresh, invigorating, and delicious (to the smell and very desirable), this candle will put a bounce in your step and a smile on your face.
Please excuse us, Dallin H. Oaks, while we trade in our temple robes for some mango mojitos! After an hour of burning this, you will be ready to swear a whole new Law of Consecration to "the gay agenda".
And no, BYU does not authorize the lighting of this candle.
SCENTS
The fresh and fruity fragrance of this candle wakes me right up and fills me with positive energy. This is a candle I love to burn as the post-lunch food coma sets in and I need to find my second wind.
• Top Notes: Muddled Mint, Lime, Freshly Squeezed Tangerine
• Middle Notes: Mango, Papaya, Jasmine
• Base Notes: Rum, Tonka Bean
CANDLE INSPIRATION
In the Mormon endowment ceremony, you make a covenant to live the Law of Consecration. You swear to consecrate your time, your talents, your money, and your property to the church.
Unfortunately, sometimes what the church asks of you has less to do with caring for the widow and more to do with fighting "the gay agenda". The relentless homophobia at church during Prop 8 was the thing that made me finally stop attending. I stood up in the middle of a lesson, walked out, and never went back.
This candle invites you to forget the Family Proclamation, and Dallin H. Oaks, and all the rest of it. It invites you to choose your own path going forward, and to choose a path that brings you laughter, and authenticity, and community, and joy.
Whether you're stretched out on a blanket at a Pride picnic or curled up in the shade reading Rubyfruit Jungle, this candle will bring you a zing of levity and a light-hearted reminder that you are not alone.
QUALITY + SUSTAINABILITY
All ExMo Candles are hand-poured in small batches, and each of our recipes is tweaked and tested before coming online. We take pride in the quality of our candles.
Our candles are also vegan-friendly, made and packaged sustainably, and pthalate-free. Our commitment to sustainability includes a partnership with One Tree Planted, where we donate the money to plant 100 trees for every 100 candles sold.
Finally, the removable labels on our jars make them easy to upcycle. Woohoo!
DISCREET PACKAGING
We know that you might be living with members of the church, or heck, that your mailman might be Mormon. For that reason, we've chosen not to brand our outer packaging in any way. No one will be able to tell from the outside of the box that you've ordered anything related to being an ex-Mormon. This includes the shipping label, which will simply say it's from Jen + Adri.
PRODUCT + FULFILLMENT DETAILS
The "Gay Agenda" candle is guaranteed to give you 40+ hours of burn time. It comes in a glass jar with an aluminum lid, and it measures 3.5" tall and 2.75" across. The net weight is 7.1 oz.
Because all ExMo Candles are handmade to order, please allow a 7-day processing time before your order ships out.
Amy (verified owner) –
I burn this candle every time I work in my little apostate creative studio. It’s like a ritual now, and I DO consecrate my talents to it!
Jen –
I do the same thing. I burn specific candles for specific purposes…when I’m studying, it’s one candle. When I’m getting gussied up, it’s something else. So happy “Gay Agenda” has become part of your routine!
Bethany Davis –
Hooray for this amazing candle! Its current home is our outdoor dining table and we light it for dinner everyday. We love that this candle supported the LGBTQ community and we’re proud to burn this yummy candle too!
Jen –
Ooohhhhh it makes me so happy imagining this candle accompanying you guys at dinner! Long live the gay agenda!!!
Rebecca (verified owner) –
The first time I ordered this candle it got lost in the mail. One of the owners (Jennifer) contacted me about sending a replacement. I told them not to worry because it was an issue with UPS and not them. Jennifer was so sweet and sent me a replacement anyway that arrived yesterday. I bought this candle for my friend and it smells absolutely heavenly. I can’t wait to give it to her and I’m really touched by the great customer service. Will be ordering again in the future!
Jen –
I’m so happy the second candle got to you safe and sound, Rebecca! Here’s to lighting outer darkness one Gay Agenda candle at a time! ??️?
Erin Villaronga Mulligan (verified owner) –
I got this candle two months ago and just finished it up after burning it for a couple hours almost every day. Wonderful for summer vibes. It’s probably my new favorite scent in the whole world – and making it fruity was the perfect touch on a perfect candle. I’m going to keep the label on it and use the jar to collect change!
Jen –
This makes me so happy, Erin! Thanks for the review…and I’m giddy hearing you’ll be upcycling that jar!!! Long live the gay agenda!
Julie Niblett (verified owner) –
THIS. CANDLE!! I love so many of the ExMo candle creations, but this one is my absolute FAVE. So fruity, juicy, sweet, happy-making, with great scent throw! If you need to introduce someone to this brand, I highly recommend starting with this one. (Although you really can’t go wrong with any of them!) I’d rather spend my money on this than ever paying a cent toward the church ANY day.
Jen –
I’m so happy the gay agenda makes you smile, Julie! This is one of the labels that makes me feel most giddy and defiant!
Millie Tullis (verified owner) –
This candle is beautiful and smells amazing. It was the perfect Xmas gift for my fellow apostate in darkness.
Jen –
I’m thrilled you like it, Millie! It’s our most popular candle…I think outer darkness is going to be filled with rainbows!
Maci Mueller (verified owner) –
SMELLS AMAZING! Great way to show love to someone in the LGBTQ community
Jen –
Woohooooo! I’m so happy you like it, Maci! Thanks for leaving a review!
John Schwartz (verified owner) –
This candle smells amazing! I love firing it up anytime an old TBM acquaintance drops by or if I just want my home to smell great. After decades of being Mormon, I am giddy to consecrate all that I have to something that is true and good… the gay agenda. ?
Jen –
I’m chuckling reading this. Hurrah for new consecrations! Thanks so much for trying out our candles and leaving a review, John!
Kassi Truex (verified owner) –
Want to pretend you are on a beach and living your best life? This is the candle that will send you there within minutes of lighting it! As a sister of a member and forever supporter of the LGBTQ+ community I had to get this candle as soon as I as saw the label. I LOVE how this candle smells and how gentle and not overpowering the scents can be. Other big store candles I’ve gotten with similar scents are so overpowering that you get a hungover headache from the strong rum smell. This one is a perfect balance! I love burning it in the Winter to give me Summer and warm vibes.
Jen –
I’m glad it strikes the right balance for you, Kassi! 🙂 And I’m so happy you’re enjoying the candle! That means a lot!
Benjamin Jones (verified owner) –
This candle smells incredible! As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I just *had* to get my hands on one of these candles. I have not regretted a single bit of the purchase. The burn time is incredible, and it’s amazing how much scent output a small candle this size has. If you like long walks on the beach sipping mimosas, this candle transports you there. (Mimosas not included!) RUN, don’t walk, to order one!
Jen –
I’m so happy you’re enjoying this candle, Benjamin! That really means a lot! 🙂 Thank you for leaving a review!
audrey_morales (verified owner) –
I gave this as a gift for someone and they love it! The scent is tropical and is very much beach vibes!
Jen –
I’m so glad it was a hit, Audrey! Thank you so much for choosing our candles, and for leaving a review!
Shannon Dougherty (verified owner) –
Smells like tropical drinks and happiness – something I am always willing to consecrate my time, talents, and money to. Also an amazing candle to have on display when your religious family and friends come by
Jen –
I confess I have designs on displaying this for the benefit of certain people, too 🙂 *giggle* I’m so glad you like the candle, Shannon, and I really appreciate you leaving a review! You rock!
Andie K –
This candle makes me so happy!! It smells amazing, a great balance of fruity and minty. It’s lasted a long time and always makes for a fun conversation starter when people come over. Life is good when you’re supporting the gay agenda!!
Jen –
Sometimes reviews have better language than our own marketing copy, and I LOVE “life is good when you’re supporting the gay agenda!” Here’s to THAT! 🙂 I’m really happy you’re enjoying, it, Andie! Thank you for your review!
Benjamin Jones (verified owner) –
This candle is a staple of our home. It gets lit so much that it’s now time to restock. It’s THAT good! Smells so fresh and fruity (get it?!), while also not being extremely overpowering. 10/10 would recommend this candle to anyone.
Jen –
It sounds like you’re taking this new and improved law of consecration seriously! 🙂 I’m so happy you like the candle, Ben! Beyond happy to be lighting outer darkness with you!
Megan Connors (verified owner) –
Member of alphabet mafia and loveee this candle! It smells good and always makes me smile!
Rebekah Calabro (verified owner) –
I have a habit of buying candles mainly based on the name and then being pleasantly surprised by how amazing they smell! This one in particular was one of those cases and I love the combination of scents in it! It’s very fruity (fitting) and fresh smelling. It reminds me of a picnic at the park in the spring.