What we’re about
Doubt your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith?
You are not alone. We are here to help.
Learning how to live after questions, doubts, and changing beliefs is a journey. We at Recovering from Religion are intimately familiar with this path and are here to help you to cross that bridge. Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and support to those struggling with doubt or non-belief, and to those who suffer from harm related to religion.
The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing peer support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an 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.
These groups are free, small group style meetings. No professional therapist is present, group leaders are volunteers trained in peer support. Attendees are not required to give a real name or show their faces on camera, although some do. Attendees will be invited, but not required, to talk about themselves and their experiences.
Be aware that trolls sometimes appear. The group leader will make every effort to eject anyone behaving badly as quickly as possible. For safety, we recommend that attendees do not display their full names and do not give identifying details about themselves.
Extra Support:
RfR has an immense database of well-curated digital resources collected on all topics related to doubt, non-belief, and transition out of religion. www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources
If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a Helpline with phone and online chat for that express purpose.
Go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to find the phone number for your area or to chat online.
If you’re seeking 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.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineLGBTQA+ Online Support Group - Recovering from Religion
Online101 attendees from 71 groups****GO TO EVENTBRITE FOR LINK TO MEETING:****
RfR LGBTQA+ Virtual Support Group Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
This is an RfR-wide event, not tied to a particular location.
*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual, or any other non-traditional gender or sexuality. Please do not join if this does not describe you.
The Recovering from Religion LGBTQA+ VIRTUAL support group will meet the 3rd Sunday of each month @ 2pm Central Time (USA), unless the date falls on a holiday.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, and a link will be provided upon registration through Eventbrite. It is our goal to provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space for folks struggling with issues related to religious harm, doubt, or non-belief. Attendees are welcome to share, and may also decide to remain anonymous if they so choose.
Real names are not required. Cameras are not required to be on.
No disrespect will be tolerated. Trolls will be ejected and reported immediately. Late attendees may or may not be admitted, at the hosts discretion.2 attendees from this group - Network event
•OnlineRfRx - A Very Secular Holiday, featuring RfR Volunteers
Online1 attendee from 74 groupsThis holiday season, Recovering From Religion invites you to a festive gathering with no dogma required. Join RfR volunteers and for a lighthearted, secular celebration inspired by everyone’s favorite parody holiday traditions.
We’ll livestream some of the funniest (and rudest) grievances we’ve received over the past year, test our brains with feats of (intellectual) strength, and share the many ways we enjoy the holidays without religious messaging.
Whether you’re navigating the holidays without religion, or just looking for a place to relax and enjoy the season on your own terms, this episode is your invitation to pull up a chair and hang out with us.
Join us for the festivities… either in Zoom with the usual link, or watch the show live in YouTube. And remember to stay for the Zoom hangout 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: 186 729 414
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+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 Africa
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 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. - Network event
•OnlineSpecial Christmas Day Online Support Group Meeting (2pm central)
Online5 attendees from 74 groups*** PLEASE GO TO EVENTBRITE TO RSVP AND GET A LINK: ***
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978291874250?aff=oddtdtcreator
About this special event:
For many of us living in areas shaped or influenced by Christianity, our lives may have become filled with or surrounded by Christmas-time songs, gatherings, food, drink, family events, parties, and religious rituals and ceremonies. For some, these may not be full of joy and can even be reminders of something painful or uncomfortable. Many people may be struggling emotionally around this time, so RfR is hosting an informal support group / hangout for everyone who may feel isolated and want to talk. Also welcome are those who aren't struggling but might just want to say hello and share a friendly face. Please come as you are and drop in as needed. This meeting is open to all and will be held on zoom. Attendees are welcome to share, but may also remain anonymous if they so choose.
This event is meant for support on what for some can be a challenging day. This SPECIAL Christmas Day (Dec 25) support group/hangout is more casual than a regular support group so it's ok if you can't stay for long or need to drop in partway through. This can be a challenging day for some, so we want to provide support to each other. Please join us !
What Recovering from Religion is about:
The primary focus of Recovering From Religion is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they examine, change, or possibly choose to let go of some of their religious beliefs. We are NOT here to deconvert anyone or tell anyone what to believe, but we ARE here to offer understanding, support, and healing during what can often be a challenging and emotional transitional period. As such, RfR support group 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 process.
There is no cost to attend this special event but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
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.
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. 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 an online 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 
•OnlineRecovering From Religion New Zealand Virtual Support Group Meeting
OnlineThe New Zealand Recovering From Religion support group's meeting will be a virtual one. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to share their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.
Zoom will work on PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, etc. You can also call into the meeting by using the numbers & the meeting ID below.
Meeting ID: 847 9797 5992
Call in numbers:
+64 9 884 6780 New Zealand
+61 8 6119 3900 Australia
+44 208 080 6592 United Kingdom
+1 669 444 9171 US
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbiL7VWlTS
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.
There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
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 +61 3 4505 2402 to speak with a trained agent 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.
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.5 attendees
Past events
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