About us
About our local RfR chapter:
Volunteers from our Tennessee chapter host TWO local, in-person Recovering from Religion support groups: Nashville/Franklin and Murfreesboro.
About our online events:
There are also RfR-wide online meetings (listed here as "network events") that you can join. See the Events section for more details.
What Recovering from Religion is all 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 peer support for individuals who are examining, changing, or choosing to let go of their religious beliefs. We are not here to de-convert anyone or tell you what to believe. We are here to offer understanding, support, and healing during what can be a challenging and emotional transition period which may bring a wide range of feelings and 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.
Visit us at RfR LinkTree or our website to access other resources, including:
- Helpline -- If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a phone hotline and online chat for that express purpose.
- Resources database -- Looking for reliable information but don’t know where to start? Browse our extensive database.
- Donations -- 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.
- Volunteering -- Like what RfR does? Join us as a volunteer.
- Secular Therapy Project -- If you are in need of professional help, STP can connect you with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Fees, insurance, and sliding scale options vary by provider.
- Online support group meetings -- Unable to make it to a meeting—or want to attend more? Online support groups are offered nearly every day. You do not need to live in the same city or state to join a virtual group.
- Share feedback -- Have feedback or concerns? Please share your thoughts with us through our anonymous feedback form
Upcoming events
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- Network event
MEN'S Chapter Online Support Group
·OnlineOnline56 attendees from 51 groupsThis is an RfR-wide event, not tied to any particular local chapter.
*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who identify as male.
The Recovering from Religion MEN'S Chapter Online Support Group will meet the 1st Saturday of each month @ 10am Central Time (USA), unless the date falls on a holiday. Attendees are welcome to share, and may also decide to remain anonymous if they so choose.
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 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.
These groups are free, small group style meetings. No professional therapist is present, group leaders are volunteers trained in peer support. You are not required to give your real name or show your face on camera. You will be invited, but not required to talk about yourself and your experiences.
Be aware that trolls sometimes appear. Your group leader will make every effort to eject anyone behaving badly as quickly as possible.
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
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Spanish-Speaking Online Support Group [grupo de apoyo en español]
·OnlineOnline45 attendees from 51 groups¿Está reexaminando su fe y buscando apoyo? ¿Tiene preguntas o dudas sobre sus creencias religiosas? Únese a nuestro grupo de apoyo.
En Recovering from Religion, nos comprometemos a ofrecer un espacio seguro, solidario y confidencial para todas aquellas personas que atraviesan el proceso de cuestionar o abandonar sus creencias religiosas. Estamos conscientes de que esta transición puede implicar una amplia gama de emociones y generar un impacto significativo en distintos aspectos de la vida personal.
Nuestros grupos de apoyo están diseñados para brindar un entorno libre de juicios, sin promoción de creencias ni influencias ideológicas, donde podamos compartir inquietudes, dudas y experiencias con plena confianza, preservando el anonimato. Nos acompañamos mutuamente en este viaje, reconociendo que cada paso es valioso y que nadie tiene que recorrerlo en soledad.
¿Necesitan conversar antes de la próxima reunión? Puede utilizar nuestro servicio de chat [en inglés] en línea, atendido por voluntarios capacitados, disponible en www.recoveringfromreligion.org. Solo deben hacer clic en las burbujas verdes ubicadas en la esquina inferior izquierda de la página.
¿Buscan atención profesional? Nuestro Proyecto Terapia Secular (Secular Therapy Project) les permite conectarse con terapeutas licenciados que ofrecen servicios libres de orientación religiosa y basados exclusivamente en evidencia científica. Todos los profesionales han sido previamente evaluados por nuestro equipo de trabajo, que se dedica a garantizar la calidad y neutralidad de los servicios ofrecidos. Pueden acceder a esta red en: www.seculartherapy.org
¿Les inspira nuestra misión y desean contribuir activamente? ¡Únanse como voluntarios! Contamos con múltiples formas de participación, y toda colaboración tiene un impacto. Para más información, visiten: [www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer](http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer%5D(https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer) "http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer](https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer)")
1 attendee from this group - Network event
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WOMEN'S Online Support Group [AUS based time zone]
·OnlineOnline44 attendees from 51 groups*NOTE: This meeting is solely for individuals who identify as women, female, non-binary, trans women, AFAB, and gender-fluid.
The Recovering from Religion WOMEN'S VIRTUAL support group will meet the 2nd Sunday of each month @ 12pm (GMT+11:00 Australian Eastern Time - Melbourne), unless the date falls on a holiday. A note for people in the US: this will usually fall on the second Saturday at 7pm central US time, but sometimes with calendar mechanics this may result in the meeting falling in the US on the first Saturday of the month. Please check the main RfR support group calendar, which displays automatically in your computer's local time. The calendar is displayed here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/sg-calendarcovering from Religion
What Recovering from Religion is About:
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. Go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org and 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.
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Past events
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