Gay Mormons are calling their new prophet out, according to an AP story.

The invitation from the gay support group Affirmation, was sent to Thomas S. Monson just days after he assumed leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the death of Gordon B. Hinckley.

''Although there are many areas of hurt and disagreement that have separated us, there are many more areas on which we can find agreement, and in doing so, become a blessing in the lives of many of the Saints, both straight and gay,'' the letter said.

A meeting between gays and the LDS Church president would be unprecedented, the group's assistant director David W. Melson told AP. Affirmation, which is not recognized by the LDS Church, has more than 2,000 gay, lesbian and transgender members. In his last years, Hinckley had called on the church to reach out to gay members with compassion and love.

An open meeting with church leaders could mend Mormon families and reduce suicides among young gay men, Melson says.