About us
About our local chapter:
The Pacific Northwest Chapter is about support and community for those who have left religion or may be questioning their beliefs. We meet in person on the first Saturday of every month at 11am Pacific time. If the group is interested, we'll walk over to a nearby cafe afterwards to hang out - whoever wants.
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.
In the meantime, this group also shows several RfR-wide virtual/online events, listed here as "network" events that anyone may join. You do not have to live in specific areas to join those meetings; all are welcome! Please see the events section for more detail.
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 tear down beliefs or tell anyone what to believe, but we ARE here to provide support and healing through what can be a very difficult time. 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, 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 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 (844) 368-2848 to speak with someone or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.
At RfR we are peer supporters, and not professional therapists. If you find yourself needing additional professional help, we can suggest you also check ou the Secular Therapy Project. This website provides options to connect with a professional therapist who will use evidence-based methods to help their clients (no rosaries or faith healing needed). All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Many have their own fees, insurance contracts, and some offer therapy on a sliding scale fee. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.
Want to look up more information but aren't sure where to start? Check out our resources database here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources
Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.
Can't make it to a meeting or want to attend another? We have support groups nearly every day. You do not have to live in a city or state to join a virtual group from other locations. Here is the support group calendar: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendar
Want to let us know what you thought? Concerns? You can report concerns or feedback anonymously if you choose. Please fill out our feedback form here: https://forms.gle/abxkXCCPCbxjFQuY8
Anything else? Check out our linktree for all of our links and programs in one place: https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion
Upcoming events
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- Network event
YOUTH Online Support Group - Recovering from Religion
·OnlineOnline78 attendees from 73 groups****GO TO EVENTBRITE FOR LINK TO MEETING:****
This is an RfR-wide event, not tied to any particular local chapter.
*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who are between 16 and 30 years old. Please do not join if this does not describe you. *
The Recovering from Religion YOUTH VIRTUAL support group will meet the 3rd Friday of each month @ 5pm Eastern 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.
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 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 host’s discretion.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 next support meeting, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Visit www.recoveringfromreligion.org to call or chat with a trained Helpline agent. Click on the green chat bubble in the lower left corner of the site 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.
2 attendees from this group - Network event
Disabled Persons Online Support Group
·OnlineOnline88 attendees from 73 groups****GO TO EVENTBRITE FOR LINK TO MEETING:****
**NOTE: This meeting is for people who have or identify as having a physical or mental disability. If you consider yourself a person with a disability (such as living with a condition or disability that was the result of an injury, illness, birth, physical or mental health condition, genetics, etc.) this meeting is for you. Please do not join if this does not describe you.
The Recovering from Religion (RfR) DISABLED PERSONS VIRTUAL support group will meet the third Saturday of each month from 4PM-6PM Central Time (USA). The support group leaders for this meeting meet the above criteria to allow for safe and empathetic peer support during the meeting. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and you can find the link on 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.
These are free, small group style meetings. No professional therapist is present, group leaders are volunteers trained in peer support. No disrespect will be tolerated. Be aware that trolls sometimes appear. Your group leader(s) will make every effort to eject trolls and other disruptions immediately.
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. www.Recoveringfromreligion.org
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
2 attendees from this group - Network event
PARENTS Online Support Group - Recovering from Religion
·OnlineOnline76 attendees from 73 groups****GO TO EVENTBRITE FOR LINK TO MEETING:****
Here is the link to the Eventbrite page: Recovering from Religion PARENTS VIRTUAL CHAPTER Support Group Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
*NOTE: This meeting is for parents and caretakers of children. The intent of the meeting is to provide parents with a safe space to discuss concerns and feelings about the effects of deconstruction or if they are questioning their faith to connect with other parents. Please do not join if this does not describe you. *
The Recovering from Religion PARENTS VIRTUAL CHAPTER Support Group will meet the 4th Sunday of each month @ 5pm Eastern 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.
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 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 host’s discretion.
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 next support meeting, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Visit www.recoveringfromreligion.org to call or chat with a trained Helpline agent. Click on the green chat bubble in the lower left corner of the site 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.
1 attendee from this group
Past events
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