About us
What Recovering from Religion Is About
Do you doubt your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith?
You are not alone—and we are here to help.
Recovering from Religion (RfR) exists to provide ongoing, personal support for individuals who are examining, changing, or choosing to let go of their religious beliefs. We are not here to deconvert anyone or tell you what to believe. We are here to offer understanding, support, and healing during what can often be a challenging and emotional transitional period.
This kind of transition can bring a wide range of feelings and may have a ripple effect across many areas of life. RfR Support Group meetings are designed to be safe, anonymous spaces where you can openly share doubts, fears, and experiences—without judgment, proselytizing, or biased feedback.
If you need someone to talk to before your meeting date, RfR offers both a hotline and an online chat for immediate support.
Call (844) 368-2848 or visit www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.
There is no cost to attend our support groups. If you feel inspired to contribute, donations can be made at:
www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
Please note that RfR volunteers are peer supporters, not licensed therapists. If you feel you may benefit from professional mental health support, we encourage you to explore the Secular Therapy Project. This service connects you with thoroughly vetted therapists who provide only evidence-based, non-religious treatment—no rosaries, no faith healing. Fees, insurance, and sliding scale options vary by provider.
Learn more at www.seculartherapy.org.
Looking for reliable information but don’t know where to start? Browse our extensive resource database:
https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources
Love what RfR does? Consider volunteering! We offer a variety of roles and would be glad to have you.
Explore opportunities at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer
Unable to make it to a meeting—or want to attend more? Support groups are offered nearly every day, most of them online. You do not need to live in the same city or state to join a virtual group.
View our full calendar here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendar
Have feedback or concerns? Please share your thoughts with us through our anonymous feedback form:
https://forms.gle/abxkXCCPCbxjFQuY8
For all RfR links, programs, and resources in one place, visit our Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion
Upcoming events
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- Network event
RfRx - Exploring the Strange, Featuring Celestia Ward
·OnlineOnline3 attendees from 40 groupsThis week on RfRx, our guest will be Celestia Ward, producer and co-host of the Squaring the Strange podcast.
Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about skeptical outreach, media literacy and the rich variety of topics covered on Squaring the Strange. We will talk about Celestia’s journey into skeptical inquiry and why she thinks creativity should be part of any critical thinking tool kit. Celestia will offer tips on making skepticism more fun and approachable, as well as her perspective on the challenges facing us today when it comes to separating truth from fiction.You can watch the show live either in Zoom or directly on YouTube. Bring your questions, and plan on staying for the Zoom hangout immediately after the show.
The first hour will be the topic discussion, followed by a Q&A session in which you can ask the guests your great questions. After the Q&A we’ll open up the lines for everyone and just talk and hangout for a bit with the hosts and guest(s). For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Join in on the Zoom Meeting: http://tinyurl.com/weeklyrfrx
Meeting ID: 186 729 414One tap mobile
+13462487799,,186729414# US (Houston)
+16699006833,,186729414# US (San Jose)To dial into the Zoom meeting, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/ac9ycq80GQ
This RfRx session will be recorded and posted on the RfR YouTube channel along with all previous RfRx sessions: http://www.youtube.com/recoveringfromreligion.
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.
There is no cost to attend RfRx but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+3 4505 2402 in Australia
+20 3856 8791 in the UK
+27 11 043 5323 in South AfricaIf you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.
1 attendee from this group - Network event
Support Groups Reminder
·OnlineOnline5 attendees from 41 groupsThis is a monthly information reminder, not a scheduled meeting.
You may have noticed fewer events posted here. They haven’t gone away! They’re just in a different spot. Recovering from Religion offers online support groups across a range of days and time zones, including groups that do not have their own Meetup pages.
Visit https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/support-groups to find a group and meeting time that works for you.
In Person RfR Support Group Kansas City
Kansas City Oasis, 1717 W 41st St, Kansas City, MO, USThe Kansas City, MO Recovering From Religion support group will meet the the second Thursday of each month from 7-9pm (CST/CDT). Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to tell their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.
Agenda:- Opening announcements
- Everyone introduces themselves briefly. (You do not have to give a real name)
- General discussion on topics related to religious recovery, doubt, or non-belief. No preaching or proselytizing allowed.
- Closing announcements including information and resources of interest
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.
We are here to help each other through this journey.This group meets in the Kansas City Oasis community center which was at one time a church building. KC Oasis is a secular organization and there is no religious iconography, stained glass, or pews. Street parking is available in the area. There is a small parking lot on the south side of the building with a handicap accessible entrance reserved for people with mobility needs.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey. The page includes resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, for issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources.
If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Call (844) 368-2848 to speak with someone or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.
There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
3 attendees- Network event
Support Groups Reminder
·OnlineOnline1 attendee from 41 groupsThis is a monthly information reminder, not a scheduled meeting.
You may have noticed fewer events posted here. They haven’t gone away! They’re just in a different spot. Recovering from Religion offers online support groups across a range of days and time zones, including groups that do not have their own Meetup pages.
Visit https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/support-groups to find a group and meeting time that works for you.
Past events
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