It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Sarah Allen, a beloved contributor to FAIR and a devoted defender of faith in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel. Sarah passed away suddenly this weekend, and those of us who knew her are devastated by her loss.
After earlier professional work, Sarah devoted her full energies to helping others navigate difficult questions about Church history, doctrine, and belief. She served with Scripture Central, with FAIR, and in many informal but meaningful spaces where faithful answers were urgently needed. She gave a significant amount of her personal time supporting missionaries and helping them answer questions and defend the faith.
Sarah had a rare gift. She could take complex, emotionally charged claims against the Church and walk others through them step by step until truth became visible again. She demonstrated no fear in using her voice to answer questions and defend truth. Through her kindness, humor and knowledge, she truly blessed all our lives.
We mourn Sarah for what she did, but still more for who she was: a loving and faithful friend who was there for anyone who needed her, at literally any time of the day or night. She had a gift to meet people where they were and give love and support no matter what. Her friendship and testimony of Christ and His gospel have strengthened us all in countless ways.
Our prayers are with her family, her friends, and all who loved her. We are grateful for her life, her witness, and her enduring contribution to the work of faith.
If you would like to donate to help her family with expenses, a fundraiser has been set up here.
Her CES Letter response series, which is what got her involved with FAIR, is available here.
Sarah, you were a good one. We argued a lot over the years but the community has truly lost a treasure. I will truly miss you.
Sarah helped me through a “shelf” item. I really appreciate her words and her work.
Rest in Peace Sarah. She did amazing working in the LDS community on reddit, she will be missed.
I’m grateful for Sarah’s friendship, kindness, and stalwart defense of Truth.
God Be With You Till We Meet Again
Sarah is the reason I found the gospel and an amazing friend. I will miss her.
Any updates on cause of death?
I’m so sad to hear of the passing of Sarah Allen. I worked with her helping to grow the Church online. She was always a voice of kindness and reason. Her expertise and ability to communicate blessed many.